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1. o ON QU E lt lt mm S gt gt gt gt gt gt a DO DO El ij Hi q H E 000 s UI ie O po onl m O t CH mum M4N75TD 240 pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM A1 and DIMM B1 Channel B DIMM A2 and DIMM B2 1 7 2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB 2GB and 4GB unbuffered ECC non ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets AN You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B The system maps the total size of the lower sized channel for the dual channel configuration Any excess memory from the higher sized channel is then mapped for single channel operation Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimum compatibility we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor Due to the memory address limitation on 32 bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less For effective use of memory we recommend that you install a 64 bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb 64MB chips or less Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit 8 Megabit Mb 1 Megabyte MB The default memory operation frequency is depen
2. atl E EE 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 Hard disk drive activity LED 2 pin IDE LED This 2 pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD System warning speaker 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWRSR This connector is for the system power button Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft off mode depending on the BIOS settings Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF Reset button 2 pin RESET This 2 pin connector is for the chassis mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 27 6 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB78 USB910 USB1112 These connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors then install the module to a
3. Product introduction 1 1 Welcome Thank you for buying an ASUS M4N75TD 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 1 2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items Motherboard ASUS M4N75TD motherboard Cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133 100 66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x SLI bridge cable Accessories 1 x I O shield Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentations User manual H any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer 1 3 Special features 1 3 1 Product highlights AMD Socket AM3 Phenom II Athlon I Sempron 100 Series Processors This motherboard supports AMD AM3 multi core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption It features dual channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT s via HyperTransort 3 0 based system bus This motherboard also supports AMD CPUs in the new 45nm manufacturing process Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1 Ec Ws b lu C t jo ws I 1 3 2 5 sec NVIDIA nFor
4. NA M4N75TD MemOK switch Refer to section 1 11 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM LED The DRAM LED also lights when the DIMM is not properly installed Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK function Press the MemOK switch under Windows OS environment will reboot the computer and start memory tuning During the tuning process the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings It takes about 30 seconds for the system to test one set of failsafe settings If the test fails the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings The blinking speed of the DRAM LED increases indicating different test processes Due to memory tuning requirement the system automatically reboots when each timing set is tested If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning process the DRAM LED lights continuously Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL Qualified Vendors Lists in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www asus com If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer To stop memory tuning turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 5 10 seconds H your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking press the MemOK switch to boot and load BIOS default settings A messgae will appear during PO
5. NE SI M4N75TD O s m om mC m CET M4N75TD CPU socket AM3 2 Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket then lift it upto a 90 100 angle Socket lever A Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90 100 angle otherwise the CPU will not fit in completely 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 fits in place The CPU fits only in one correct orientation DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4N75TD 5 When the CPU is in place push down the socket lever to secure the CPU The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked 6 Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with the heatsink package You can also refer to section 1 6 2 Installing the heatsink and fan for instructions T Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU FAN connector on the motherboard O U gt Z CPU FAN PWM
6. 2 21 2 8 2 Boot Settings Configuration 2 21 Sleigh 2 22 TOONS MENU E 2 23 2 9 1 ASUS EZ EE 2 23 2 9 2 Express Gate 2 23 29 3 ASUS O C Prolile 2 24 208 AN E 2 24 A mnnn 2 25 VI 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
7. u 1 4 1 5 1 Placement direction 1 4 E EE CROW HOCS e 1 4 1 5 3 Motherboard layoul 1 5 1 5 4 Layout contents 1 5 1 6 Central Processing Unit CPU 1 6 1 6 1 Jai wea eini e aa tl 1 6 1 6 2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1 7 1 7 O VSO ANE le l E 1 9 1 7 1 9T 1 9 1 7 2 Memory Configurations ccccccccccecessesseeesseeseeeeeeeees 1 9 1 7 3 Installing a DIMM 1 14 1 7 4 Removing ADIMM aa0 err 1 14 1 8 A 1 15 1 8 1 Installing an expansion card 1 15 1 8 2 Configuring an expansion card 1 15 teo oe uuu e 1 15 1 84 PCI Express 2 0 x1 S OtS 00 0000 1 15 1 85 PCI Express 2 0 x16 slotS 1 15 1 9 AM POT EET ec 1 16 110 Onboard switches u 1 18 VAL Onboard LEDS 1 19 Contents 1 12 e le 1 21 1 12 1 Rear panel connechors rr 1 21 112 2 Internal connectors
8. a 2 11 ZA OPURO E 2 11 Contents 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 2 5 3 DRAM Frequencoy nnns 2 12 2 5 4 CPU NB Frequency 0 2 12 255 HI BOOK Speed bereede 2 12 2 5 6 DRAM Timing Configuration 2 12 2 5 7 DRAM Driving Configuration 2 13 208 Processor VONAGE u L LU l ed ae bednih 2 13 259 CPU NB Ke le 2 14 20 10 CPU VDDA VOllat suse uuu u u u u u usss 2 14 2 5 11 DRAM Voltage 2 14 2912 LIIS a a a VaR 2 14 ZONA IND VONAGE russian 2 14 2 5 14 CPU LDT Spread Spectrum 2 14 2 5 15 PCIE Spread Spectrum 2 14 2 5 16 SATA Spread Spectrum 2 14 2 5 17 PCI Spread Spectrum sess 2 14 Advanced MENU coi 2 15 2 6 1 CPU Sene re eec 2 15 202 CNPC E 2 16 2 6 3 Onboard Devices Configuration 2 17 2 MEM OL ec 2 17 265 USB Configuration n i a a sg 2 18 Power E 2 19 2 7 1 Suspend Mode rr 2 19 2 7 2 ACPI2 0 Support 2 19 2 9 ACPLAPIC Support u U u u uu u u uuu u 2 19 2 7 4 Hardware Monitor 2 19 u 2 21 2 8 1 Boot Device Priority
9. GND 12V Rotation CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM Hi HE Q CHA FAN1 CHA FAN2 j GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN ES 5V C patina HS M4N75TD Fan connectors GND 412V CHA FAN IN I Z The CPU FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A 12 W fan power Only the CPU FAN CHA_FAN1 and CHA FAN connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature If you install two VGA cards we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA FAN1 or CHA FAN for better thermal environment 1 26 ASUS M4N75TD 5 System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL This connector supports several chassis mounted functions LJ L KEEN Bs d S PLED q s E A LIJ ER a PLED l Ground sl 5V n m Ground Reset m m Ground Ground a _m Speaker EH D ojal Ei ES 7 7 PANEL PIN 1 JE tA Asus 3 an O m a TED M4N75TD System panel connector BBBB a z E_LE E_LE
10. PCIEX16 1 M4N75TD PCIEX16_2 mnnn PCIEX1 2 Ov CPU CLRTC LIL DOG D 1E1394 2 DOUM OCKER LED COMI USB78 USB910 USB1112 CHA FAN2 mu mes ss e Dun lp Eun uz gli CORE UNLOCKER Connectors Jumpers Slots m 1 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 8 pin EATX12V 2 CPU socket AM3 CPU Chassis and Power Fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN 4 pin CHA_FAN1 3 pin CHA_FAN2 3 pin PWR_FAN 4 DDR3 DIMM slots 1 9 5 MemOK switch 1 18 6 Serial ATA connectors 7 pin SATA1 6 1 25 Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 10 System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL 11 CPU overvoltage setting 3 1 pin OV_CPU 12 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB78 USB910 USB1112 13 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 14 Core Unlocker switch CORE UNLOCKER 15 IEEE 1394a connector 10 1 pin lE1394 2 16 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT 17 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 6 Central Processing Unit CPU The motherboard comes with an AM3 socket designed for AMD Phenom II Athlon II Sempron 100 Series Processors N The CPU socket is not compatible with AMD Opteron processors Do not install an e Opteron processor on this motherboard 1 6 1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU 1 Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard LO L BEE H g Jama
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12. GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN H Q qw 000 zal sh A Do not forget to connect the CPU E i fan connector Hardware monitoring O cp errors can occur if you fail to plug this am CI CI CI CO om connector M4N75TD CPU fan connector 1 6 2 Installing the heatsink and fan A Ensure that you use only AMD certified heatsink and fan assembly To install the CPU heatsink and fan 1 Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base E The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase You do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention Module Base Retention bracket lock Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 7 1 8 Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU heatsink and the retention mechanism If the i
13. Disabled Set to Disabled to enhance CPU Bus overclocking ability or Enabled for EMI control Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 5 15 PCIE Spread Spectrum Disabled Set to Disabled to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or Linear Down for EMI control Configuration options Disabled Linear Down 2 5 16 SATA Spread Spectrum Disabled Allows you to adjust the SATA spread spectrum setting Configuration options Disabled Linear Down 2 5 17 PCI Spread Spectrum Disabled This item becomes user configurable only when you set the SATA Spread Spectrum item to Linear Down We recommend that you leave this item to its default setting for system stability Configuration options Disabled Linear Down ASUS M4N75TD 2 6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices N Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Configure CPU Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration lt gt Select Screen l Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc 2 6 1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU related information that the BIOS automatically dete
14. 00m caa e eo E ao O DI A Og DAD Wal ASUS M4N75TD DDR3 1333MHz capability RS DIMM socket support SS Chip E lt Vendor lisi No Size DS Brand Chip NO Timing Voltage Optional 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIM AD30908C8D 15IG bo o po A DATA AD3133300260U 2GB DS A DATA AD30908C8D 151G_ er A DATA AD3U1333B2G9 2 2GB DS A DATA AD30908C8D i5IG eo A DATA AX8U1333PB2G7 2P 4GB 2x2GB Dee 7770 165185 A DATA AD3U1333C4G9B GB DS Hynx HSTO2G83AFRH9C 1333 99924 A DATA AD31333E002G0U 6GB 3x2GB DS b 7720 165185 A DATA AX3U1333PB2G7 3P 6GB 8x2GB DS 77720 165485 Apacer 78A1GC69L1 208 DS Apacer AMSDS808DEWSBG 9 CORSAIR TR3X3G1333C9 Ver2 1 3GB 3 x 1GB SS 99924 15 11 5 eoo E SSA is je gt CORSAIR CM3X1024 1383C9DHX 1GB DS bho r M t o m sss CORSAIR CM3X2G1383C9 GBS 9994 15 p SE e eem DS mmm io OO CORSAIR TR3X6G1333C9 Ver2 1 6GB 8x2GB De 99924 15 CORSAIR CMX8GX3M4A1333C9 8GB 4x2GB DS MICRON j MICRON Ke MICRON CNN IE D9KPT ao bh D9JNM pe D9KPT ECC p e 1 9 0 po IT8JF12864AY 1G4D1 9KPT ECC g g U E ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA 1108EDSE DJ F G SKILL F3 10600CL8D 2GBHK 2GB 2x1GB SS 1108BABG DJ E 1108BDSE DJ F 1108EDSE DJ F z gt 1108BDSE DJ F EN j 1108BABG DJ E 9 j PH l 9 1
15. 1 23 1 13 Software suppolt ec 1 31 1 13 1 Installing an operating system 1 31 1 13 2 Support DVD information 1 31 1 14 NVIDIA SLI technology support 1 32 1 14 1 NVIDIA SLI technology eese 1 32 1 14 2 NVIDIA Hybrid SLI technology 1 36 Chapter 2 2 1 KOQWINO BIOS uuu u 2 1 2 2 DAN E 2 1 2 2 1 ASUS Update utility 2 2 2 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utilily 2 3 2 2 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2 4 2 3 BIOS setup Progra EE 2 5 2 3 1 BIOS menu screen 2 6 2 3 2 Men Dal E 2 6 2 0 9 Navigation KEYS EE 2 7 2 3 4 VT lU 2 7 2 9 5 Submenu iteMs ak 2 7 236 Configuration fields 2 7 2 39 7 Generalhelp a 2 7 2 3 8 Pop up window E 2 7 299 DA E 2 7 2 4 Maim vu UE 2 8 2 4 1 System TIMO a 2 8 2 4 2 System Date 2 8 2 Ee oi E 2 8 2 4 4 Primary IDE Masierilave rr 2 8 e 2 9 2 4 6 Storage Configuration 2 10 2 4 7 System Information 2 10 2 5 Al Tweaker MENU p 2 11 2 5 1 Ai Overclock Tuner
16. 2GB DS MICRON 8ZF22D9KPV neie MICRON MT16JTF25664AZ 1G1F1 2GB DS MICRON DIKPT tee Opo MICRON MT18JSF25672AZ 1G1F1 2GB DS MICRON DSKPT ECC tee SAMSUNG M378B5273BH1 CF8 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2GOB46B HCFB 8 15 p o po Asnt SLY3128MB EAE 1GB SS An DDRIH20BAE ee de Asint DDRII20BAE bo bho o jo O bo Elixir eooo bk E j Jj F E lixir N2CB1G80CN BE r o po G Crucial KINGSTON S S S S S S S S S S S S lixir M2Y2G64CB8HC9N BE WINTEC 3DU3191A 10 o m 3 o 2 o D aN Side s SS Single sided DS Double sided DIMM support A Supports one module inserted into either slot as Single channel memory configuration B Supports two modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual channel memory configuration C Supports four modules inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual channel memory configuration a Visit the ASUS website for the latest OVL Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 13 1 7 3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components M Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components 1 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing DIMM notch the retaining clip outward 2 X Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on th
17. AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands If you want to create a RAID configuration from the Serial ATA hard disk drives set this item to RAID Mode 2 4 7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu BIOS Information Displays the auto detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto detected system memory ASUS M4N75TD 2 5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking related items N Take caution when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction The default values of the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you install on the motherboard BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Frequency Voltage Select the target CPU Ai Overclock Tuner Auto frequency and the CPU Ratio Auto relevant parameters DRAM Frequency Auto will be auto adjusted CPU NB Frequency Auto HT Link Speed Auto gt DRAM Timing Configuration k DRAM Driving Configuration Processor Voltage Auto CPU NB Voltage Auto CPU LDT Spread Spect
18. DO NOT throw the mercury containing button cell battery in municipal waste This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste 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 adapter or extension cord These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit Ensure 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 fix it by yourself Contact a qualified 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 ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged If you detect any damage contact your dealer immediately To avoid short circ
19. DRAM voltage control vCore Adjustable CPU voltage at 0 0125V increment vChipset N B 4 step voltage control SFS Stepless Frequency Selection FSB tuning from 200MHz up to 600MHz at 1MHz increment Memory tuning from 1066MHz up to 2000MHz PCle frequency tuning from 100MHz to 200MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection ASUS C P R CPU Parameter Recall Rear panel I O ports 1 x PS 2 keyboard port purple 1 x PS 2 mouse port green 1 x Optical S PDIF Out port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN RJ 45 port 6 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 8 channel audio l O ports continued on the next page M4N75TD specifications summary Internal HO connectors BIOS features Support CD contents Form factor 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors 1 x 4 pin 1 x 3 pin 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x MemOK button 1 x Core Unlocker switch 1 x S PDIF Out Header Front panel audio connector 24 pin ATX Power connector 8 pin ATX 12V Power connector System Panel 8 Mb Flash ROM AMI BIOS PnP DMI 2 0 WfM2 0 SM BIOS 2 5 ACPI 2 0 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti virus software OEM version ATX form factor 12 in x 9 6 in 30 5 cm x 24 4 cm Specifications are subject to change without notice Xi xii
20. Lues int x furor wamak reg MA dana et DP E rem sie Magi ege Ce regen meda om On mode Ja in Anar DEN cem Na arte Msg Anant upc arte er on tye Maro Teater LOO em Ze rte f Gt Dot Devis Vor genetics cnt ET remo Sete d met V d rm Cim drm Ae Op toc DI REO 1 kee he nn ber your vysie oram Ge Set ub NADE awen Ss ww mm peu c se oo e de Select the np te ve S j nad content om z vere NW NETA OPA rr gem obi RI erage ew neme Je munas pre mnn ol pn Dar moi anp mero Per premo Un w apcicaten Pat rence harcware eccalermned Deet w Opera content Z system nomatas m cem 1 35 1 14 2 NVIDIA Hybrid SLI technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA Hybrid SLI technology that includes two primary features GeForce Boost and HybridPower GeForce Boost enhances the performance of NVIDIA discrete Graphics Process Units dGPU when they work with the onboard motherboard GPU mGPU HybridPower unleashes the graphics performance of the dGPU and enables low power operation when the performance of the dGPU is not needed You can switch from the dGPU s to the mGPU for a quiet power saving computer environment Z Hybrid SLI technology is supported by Windows Vista 7 only Hybrid SLI technology requires at least 2GB system memory to activate GeForce Boost supports up to two displays simultaneously both connected to either the mGPU or the dGPU When two or more displays are co
21. Serial ATA connectors 7 pin SATA1 6 These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA 3Gb s hard disk and optical disk drives The Serial ATA 3Gb s is backward compatible with Serial ATA 1 5Gb s specification The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB s Ultra DMA133 If you install SATA hard disk drives to the SATA connectors you can create a RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 0 1 RAID 5 or JBOD configuration through the onboard NVIDIA nForce 750a SLI controller ES EE EI Imi SATA1 SATA5 SATAS 7 RSATA TXP1 RSATA TXP5 RSATA RXN3 RSATA TXN1 RSATA TXN5 RSATA RXP3 GND GND GND RSATA RXP1 RSATA RXP5 RSATA TXN3 RSATA RXN1 RSATA RXN5 RSATA TXP3 SATA2 SATA6 SATA4 GND GND GND RSATA TXP2 RSATA TXP6 RSATA RXN4 RSATA TXN2 RSATA TXN6 RSATA RXP4 GND GND GND RSATA RXP2 RSATA RXP6 RSATA TXN4 RSATA RXN2 RSATA RXN6 RSATA TXP4 GND GND GND m i oe EL S M4N75TD B am CT m a A a a M4N75TD SATA connectors right angle side NOTE Connect the right angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device O
22. o ORSAIR 3GB 3 x 1GB 99924 165 F DS 9 9 3x 2GB DS 175 185 Lt 8 8 24 B B B B EN EN 3x 1GB mE ORSAIR CMD4GX3M2A1600C8 XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 8 88 24 165 8 t CORSAIR CMG4GX3M2A1600C7 XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS ng CORSAIR CMX4GX3M2A1600C9 XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB ps g 24 165 e CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C8D 6GB 3x26B DS 88824 165 o lr CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C8DVer2 1 XMP 6GB 3x2GB DS 88824 165 p H TR3X6G1600C9Ver2 1 XMP 6GB 3x2GB DS 99924 165 m rv CORSAIR CMD8GX3M4A1600C8 XMP 8GB 4x2GB DS 88824 165 Jw 8GB 4 x 2GB ps Lt 99 924 165 BL12864BA1608 8SFB XMP iG S8 ho j o Me je de mw BL25664BN1608 16FF XMP 26B Jos 8 8 8 24 16 fe Lt Lk G SKILL F3 12800CL9D 2GBNO 2GB 2x1GB SS 316 lr O G SKILL F3 12800CLOD4GBRL 2GB 2x1GB SS 8 VO G SKILL F3 12800CL7D 4GBRH XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 271 lr G SKILL F3 12800CL8D 4GBRM XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 8 8 8 24 16 t G SKILL F3 12800CL9D 4GBECO XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 99924 135 C oo po G SKILL F3 12800CL8T 6GBPI XMP 6GB 3x2GB DS 88821 16 165 poo po G SKILL F3 12800CL9T 6GBNQ 6GB 3x2GB DS 992924 141516 lr o KINGMAX FLGD45F B8MF7 XMP 1G6B SS ed KINGMAX FLGEB5F B8MF7 XMP op DS KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3
23. occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi sector transfer feature When set to Disabled the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time Configuration options Disabled Auto PIO Mode Auto Selects the PIO mode Configuration options Auto 0 1 2 3 4 DMA Mode Auto Selects the DMA mode Configuration options Auto SMART Monitoring Auto Sets the Smart Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled 32Bit Data Transfer Enabled Enables or disables 32 bit data transfer Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 4 5 SATA 1 4 While entering Setup the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA devices There is a separate submenu for each SATA device Select a device item then press Enter to display the SATA device information The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items Device Vendor Size LBA Mode Block Mode PIO Mode Async DMA Ultra DMA and SMART monitoring These values are not user configurable These items show Not Detected if no Serial ATA device is installed in the system LBA Large Mode Auto Enables or disables the LBA mode Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled Configuration options Disabled Auto Block Multi sector Transfer M Auto Enables or d
24. starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file 4 Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on again 5 The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting To ensure system compatibility and stability we recommend that you press F2 to load default BIOS values DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause system bool failure ASUS M4N75TD 2 3 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 2 1 Managing and updating your BIOS Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard reconfiguring your system or prompted to Run Setup This section explains how to configure your system using this utility Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program you can change the configuration of your computer in the future For example you can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings This reguires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM ol the firmware chip The firmware chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility When you start up the computer the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program Press lt Del gt during the Power On Self Test POST to enter the Setup utility Otherwise PO
25. the BIOS setup program Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press lt Enter gt to enable it Press lt Tab gt to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found 4 When the correct BIOS file is found EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done AN This function can support devices such as USB flash disk or floppy disk with FAT 32 16 format and single partition only Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file AN The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website If you want to use the newer BIOS file download the file at support asus com and save it to a USB flash drive Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port 3 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and
26. window with the configuration neu configuration options for that item 2 3 9 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not Scroll bar fit on the screen Press the Up Down Pop up window arrow keys or Page Up Page Down keys to display the other items on the screen v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 7 2 8 2 4 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program the Main menu screen appears giving you an overview of the basic system information yg Refer to section 2 3 1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time 10 17 30 Use ENTER TAB System Date Fri 01 22 2010 or SHIFT TAB to Language English select a field Primary IDE Master INot Detected Use or to Primary IDE Slave Not Detected configure system Time SATA1 Not Detected SATA2 Not Detected SATA3 Not Detected SATA4 Not Detected Storage Configuration Select Screen Select Item System Information Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc 2 4 1 System Time xx xx xx Allows you to set the system time 2 4 2 System Date Day xx xx xxxx Allows you to set the system date 2 4 3 Langua
27. yg If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting Press lt Enter gt to save the changes while exiting Exit amp Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program If you made changes to fields other than System Date System Time and Password the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values After selecting this option a confirmation appears Select OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus When you select this option or if you press F5 a confirmation window appears Select OK to load default values Select Exit amp Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non volatile RAM Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 25 2 26 ASUS M4N75TD ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC Address 15 Li Te Road Peitou Taipei Taiwan 11259 Telephone 886 2 2894 3447 Fax 886 2 2890 7798 E mail info asus com tw Web site www asus com tw Technical Support Telephone 86 21 38429911 Online support suppor
28. you should shut down the sys tem and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED BER ER a ala ana SI LL M4N75TD II HA O E El on L L E M4N75TD Onboard LED m Chapter 1 Product introduction SB PWR OFF Standy Power Powered Off 1 20 DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process If an error is found the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is solved This user friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second SO ge E ml s Co O M4N75TD DRAM LED HEH Core Unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED lights when the Core Un
29. 0ms Data Cache BG Scrub Disabled Disables or sets the Data Cache BG Scrub This item allows the L1 Data Cache RAM to be corrected when idle Configuration options Disabled 40ns BOns 160ns 320ns 640ns 1 28us 2 56us 5 12us 10 2us 20 5us 41 0us 81 9us 163 8us 827 7us 655 4us 1 31ms 2 62ms 5 24ms 10 49ms 20 97 ms 42 00ms 84 00ms L2 L3 Cache BG Scrub Disabled Disables or sets the L2 L3 Cache BG Scrub This item allows the L2 L3 Data Cache RAM to be corrected when idle Configuration options Disabled 40ns 80ns 160ns 320ns 640ns 1 28us 2 56us 5 12us 10 2us 20 5us 41 0us 81 9us 163 8us 827 7us 655 4us 1 31ms 2 62ms 5 24ms 10 49ms 20 97 ms 42 00ms 84 00ms ASUS M4N75TD SouthBridge Configuration Hybrid SLI support Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the Hybrid SLI function if you install a Hybrid SLI support graphics card Configuration options Auto Disable Primary Graphics Adapter PCIE VGA Card First Allows you to select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device Configuration options PCI VGA Card First PCIE VGA Card First PCIE training Gen2 if supported Configuration options Only Gen1 Gen2 if supported SouthBridge ACPI HPET TABLE Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the southbridge ACPI HPET High Precision Event Timer Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 6 3 Onboard Devices Conf
30. 12GX XMP 12GB 3x4GB DS 165 rm F t o KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3 2GX XMP 12GB 3x4GB DS 9 165 rv 4 KINGSTON KHX1600C8D3K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 8 185 r poo r KINGSTON KHX1600C8D3K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 8 4165 lr INGSTON 4GB 2 x 2GB INGSTON 6GB 3 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB OCZ3P1600LV4GK OCZ3P1600LV4GK 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 6GB 3 x 2GB C 6GB 3 x 2GB C 6GB 3 x 2GB uper Talent WP160UX4G8 XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB uper Talent 4GB x 2GB uper Talent WB160UX6G8 XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB uper Talent 6GB 3 x 2GB ell Shock 2GB 2 x 1GB K Memory 4GB 2 x 2GB lixir M2Y2G64CB8HA9N DG XMP 2GB Mushkin 4GB 2 x 2GB Mushkin 6GB 3 x 2GB B nn 15 16 Ill atriot 3x 1GB 9 9 9 24 165 F j PATRIOT PGS34G1600LLKA 4GB 2x26B DS 77720 417 w Patriot PVS34G1600ELK 4GB 2x2GB DS 99924 18 o Patriot PVS34G1600LLK XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 777230 19 Patriot PVS34G1600LNN 44GB 2x26B DS 77720 20 Patriot PVTS6GI600ELK 6GB 3x2GB DS 99924 165 rr Patriot PVT36G1600ELK 6GB 3x2GB DS 99 924 165 p poo Patriot PVT36G1600LLK XMP 6GB 3x2GB DS 88824 165 BoxP N TXD34096M1600HC6DC L EOM el ene C C C C T Z Z Z Z Z Z 1 1 1 g 02 O DS Haas Joo Je E 2 ee He
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32. G SKILL F3 10666CL7T 6GBPK XMP 2GB DS 2228 15 6 G SKILL F3 10666CL7D 4GBPI XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS boo 220 G SKILL F3 10666CL7D 4GBRH XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS po 17 7 7 21 G SKILL F3 10666CL8D 4GBECO XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 8 8 8 24 1 5 1 5 3 5 G SKILL F3 10666CL8D 4GBHK XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS p 88821 1546 G SKILL F3 10666CL8D 4GBRM XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 88821 1516 G SKILL F3 10666CL9T 6GBNO 6GB 3x2GB DS 999 24 15 GEIL GV34GB1333C7DC 4GB 2x2GB Db 5 Hynix HMT 12U6BFR8C H9 1GB SS Hynx HSTQIGB3BFR 9 h HSTQIGEBBER ne H5TQ1G83BFRH9C e 5 HB HB 9 KingMax EA KingMax Kingston 9 SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B HCH9 15 SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B HCHO 9 f ENE 9 o o KFB8FNGBF ANX 15 gt gt KFB8FNGBF ANX 15 D1288JELDPGD9U IDSH1G 03A1F1C 13H 5 5 B E E 6 NN p p o io NNI ie B NEN pI Em he jJ K D e E Et NE UNES E NE E E E E _ zli aja Ja OO OO MICRON 9FF22 D9KPT MICRON MICRON D9KPT D9KPT ECC 9 o o 9KPT 9 o O MICRON MICRON MICRON OCZ3G1333LV6GK 6GB 3 x 2GB OCZ3P1333LV6GK 6GB 3 x 2GB co FF22 D9KPT 9KPT ECC O T33 o ae Sa mmm Pasa N 65 7 7 65 2 3 o jun a w 1 ala O O Ci O1 EN si N Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 11 1 12 DDR3 1333MHz capability cont
33. GB We recommend using a maximum of 3 GB system memory if you are using a Windows 32 bit OS Refer to www asus com or this user manual for the Memory QVL Qualified Vendors Lists Supports NVIDIA SLI Technology at x8 link Supports Hybrid SLI Technology 2 x PCle 2 0 x16 slots dual at x8 mode 2 x PCle x1 slots 2 x PCI 2 2 slots NVIDIA nForce 750a SLI chipset 1x Ultra DMA 133 100 port 6x SATA 3 0 Gb s ports Legacy IDE operation is only supported on drives 1 4 NVIDIA MediaShield RAID supports RAID O 1 0 1 5 and JBOD Broadcom B5071 Gigabit LAN controller featuring Al NET 2 VIA VT1708S 8 channel High Definition Audio CODEC Supports Jack Detection Multi Streaming and Front Panel Jack Retasking Optical S PDIF Out port at back I O ASUS Noise Filter VIA VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports 12 x USB 2 0 ports 6 ports at midboard 6 ports at back panel continued on the next page M4N75TD specifications summary ASUS Unigue Features ASUS Exclusive Features Core Unlocker MemOK ASUS Power Solutions 8 1 Phase Power Design 100 Long Life Solid Cap EPU ASUS Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Fanless Design stylish heatsink solution Stack Cool 3 ASUS EZ DIY CrashFree BIOS 3 O C Profile EZ Flash 2 MyLogo 2 Multi language BIOS ASUS Exclusive Intelligent overclocking tools Overclocking Features TurboV Turbo Key Precision Tweaker 2 vDIMM 16 step
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35. M socket support Optional Vendor Part No GES Voltage 1DIMM 2DIMM A DIMM D9KPT 7 Eo F j Crucial CT12864BA10678SFD 1GB SS MICRON DNL 7 Eo F j Jj Crucial CT12872BA10679FF ep SS MICRON DSKPT ECC tee y po Crucial CT25664BA106716FF ep DS MICRON DSKPT 7 Crucial CT25664BA1067168FD ep DS MICRON DNL 7 Crucial CT25672BA1067 18FF 2GB DS MICRON D9KPT ECC neie po LPIDA EBJIOUEBBAWO AE E ep SS ELPIDA J11OBBABG DJE e LPIDA EBJIOUEBEDFO AE F ep SS ELPIDA J1108EDSE DJ F j bo po po y LPIDA EBJ11RDBBAFA AE E ep DS ELPIDA J5808BASE AC E ECC 7 LPIDA EBJHMUDSBAFA AG E 1GB DS ELPIDA JS808BASE AC E 8 LPIDA EBJP1UESBAWO AE E ep DS ELPIDA JOBBABG DD E ee OO LPIDA EBJP1UEBEDFO AE F 2GB DS ELPIDA JOBEDSEDJF eer ynix ynix ynix ynix HYMT125U64ZNF8 G7 28 E j INGSTON KVR1066D3N71G 1GB SS KINGSTON DI288MEKAPAZU 8 INGSTON KVR1066D3N7 2G 2GB DS KINGSTON DI288M9EKAPGAZU 7 KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7 2G 2GB DS ELPIDA J110BBABG DJE 8 KINGSTON KVR1066D32N74G Ap DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B HCF8 15 7VD22 7 bo j j Lb MICRON MT8JTF12864AZ 1G1F1 1GB SS MICRON 8ZF22D9KPV ee MICRON MT8JTF12864AZ 1G1F1 1GB SS MICRON DEKPT te Opo MICRON MT9JSF12872AZ 1G1F1 18B SS MICRON DSKPT ECC 7 MICRON MT16JTF25664AY 1G1D1 2GB DS MICRON me tee MICRON MT16JTF25664AZ 1G1F1
36. N The following pictures are for reference only The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models but the installation steps remain the same 1 Prepare two SLI ready graphics cards 2 Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi graphics card installation 3 J Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots ASUS M4N75TD 4 Align and firmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card Ensure that the connector is firmly in place 5 Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately 6 Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card SLI bridge Goldfingers Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers um Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website www nvidia com 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 7 operating system Launching the NVIDIA Control Panel You can launch the NVIDIA Control Panel by the following two meth
37. Norton Internet Security 2009 p motherboard information AMD Cool n Ouiet Driver NVIDIA Chipset Driver Program VIA Audio Driver USB 2 0 Driver ASUS EPU ASUS Turbo ASUS Turbo Key Beeae ASUS Express Gate Installer Browser Configuration Utility Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE to run gt the DVD Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 31 1 14 NVIDIA SLI technology support 1 14 1 NVIDIA SLI technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA SLI Scalable Link Interface technology that allows you to install multi graphics processing units GPU graphics cards Follow the installation procedures in this section Requirements In SLI mode you should have two identical SLI ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA certified Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website www nvidia com Ensure that your power supply unit PSU can provide at least the minimum power required by your system See page 1 24 for details m We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment Visit the NVIDIA zone website http www nzone com for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list Installing two SLl ready graphics cards A
38. P 80q 19U10WN O LC er E5353 First Edition V1 February 2010 Copyright 2010 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC All Rights Reserved No part of this manual including the products and software described in it may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form or by any means except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC ASUS Product warranty or service will not be extended if 1 the product is repaired modified or altered unless such repair modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS or 2 the serial number of the product is defaced or missing ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FORA PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEGUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO C
39. ST continues with its test routines H you wish to enter Setup after POST reboot the system by doing any of the following procedures Restart using the OS standard shut down procedure Press lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt simultaneously Press the reset button on the system chassis Press the power button to turn the system off then back on N Using the power button reset button or the lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt keys to force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system We recommend to always shut down the system properly from the operating system The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible Being a menu driven program it lets you scroll through the various submenus and make your selections from the available options using the navigation keys L The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Setups Default item under the Exit Menu See section 2 10 Exit Menu The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen Visit the ASUS website at www asus com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 5 2 3 1 BIOS menu screen M
40. ST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www asus com after using the MemOK function ASUS M4N75TD 2 Core Unlocker switch This switch allows you to unlock the extra cores of your CPU For ensuring the system performance turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off UOOOUOCOLI DCH NE u ER M4N75TD wl M4N75TD CORE UNLOCKER is turned to Enable Refer t UNLOCKER LED You may also press 4 du Unlocker function CORE UNLOCKER o cm Disable Enable Default The UNCLOCKER LED near the Core Unlocker switch lights when the switch setting o section 1 11 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the ring the Power On Self Test POST to activate the Core The system will use the last setting you have made 1 11 1 Onboard LEDs Standby Power 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
41. SU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability AcBel PC7030 AcBel API4PC24 Antec EA 380 Delta GPS 550AB ASUS P 50GA ASUS P 55GA ASUS U 65GA ASUS U 75HA Be quiet P6 PRO 850W Be quiet BN077 Be quiet BN073 Bubalus PE600WJD CoolerMaster RS 850EMBA CoolerMaster RS A00 ESBA CoolerMaster RS 650 CoolerMaster RS 750 Corsair CMPSU 620HX Corsair HX1000W Coolive AP 350F CWT PSH650V D CWT PSH750V D Delta GPS 350AB PSU suggested list EnerMAX EGX1000EWL EnerMAX EG495AX VE E 24P EnerMAX ELT500AWT EnerMAX EIN720AWT FSP FSP500 60GLN FSP ATX 300PNR Gigabyte P610A C1 GoldenField ATX S398 GoldenField ATX S550 GreatWall BTX 600SE HECHUAN ST ATX330 Huntkey 885500 Huntkey R85 I cuteAP 600S ocz OCZGXS850 ocz ocz1000PXS SAMA YUHUI 350P Seasonic SS 850EM Seasonic SS 900HP Seasonic SS 351HT Seasonic SS 460HS Seasonic SS 500HM easonic SS 550HT easonic SS 600HT eventeam ST 522HLP eventeam ST550EAJ 05F eventeam ST 420BKP nake PSH850V nake PSH500V ilverstone SST ST85F ilverstone ZM1200M ilverstone SST ST50EF l Silverstone PSU ST56ZF Co COD CO Tagan TG1100 U33 T C STAR D420 Thermaltake W0133RU Thermaltake W0171 Thermaltake TWV500W AP Thermaltake PUREPower 600AP TOPower TOP 500P5 Zippy HP2 6500PE G1 Zippy PSL6720P ASUS M4N75TD 3 NVIDIA nForce 750a SLI
42. Settings Configuration A vi 1 sal isk Security virtual floppy dis drive Floppy Drive B may appear when you set the CD ROM drive as the first boot device Select Screen Select Item Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc 2 8 1 Boot Device Priority 1st xxth Boot Device These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Configuration options 1st FLOPPY DRIVE Hard Drive ATAPI CD ROM Disabled 2 8 2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Enabled Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests POST while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system When set to Disabled BIOS performs all the POST items Configuration options Disabled Enabled Full Screen Logo Enabled This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled L4 Set this item to Enabled to use the ASUS MyLogo 2 feature AddOn ROM Display Mode Force BIOS Sets the display mode for option ROM Configuration options Force BIOS Keep Curreni Bootup Num Lock On Allows you to select the power on state for the NumLock Configuration options Off On Wait for F1 If Error Enabled When set to Enabled the system
43. adjust the value The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 11 2 12 2 5 3 DRAM Freguency Auto Allows you to set the DRAM frequency Configuration options Auto BOOMHz 1067MHz 1333MHz 1600MHz 2 5 4 CPU NB Frequency Auto Allows you to select the CPU NB frequency Configuration options Auto BOOMHz 1000MHz 1200MHz 1400MHz 1600MHz 1800MHz 2000MHz 2 5 5 HT Link Speed Auto Allows you to set the CPU Northbridge HyperTransport link speed Configuration options Auto 200 MHz 400 MHz 600 MHz 800 MHz 1000 MHz 1200 MHz 1400 MHz 1600 MHz 1800 MHz 2000 MHz 2 5 6 DRAM Timing Configuration The configuration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard DRAM CASY Latency Auto Configuration options Auto 4 CLK 12 CLK DRAM RAS to CAS Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 5 CLK 12 CLK DRAM RAS PRE Time Auto Configuration options Auto 5 CLK 12 CLK DRAM RAS ACT Time Auto Configuration options Auto 15 CLK 30 CLK DRAM READ to PRE Time Auto Configuration options Auto 4 CLK 5 CLK 6 CLK 7 CLK DRAM Row Cycle Time Auto Configuration options Auto 11 CLK 41 CLK DRAM WRITE Recovery Time Auto Configuration options Auto 5 CLK 6 CLK 7 CLK 8 CLK 10 CLK 12 CLK DRAM RAS to RAS Delay Auto Configuration
44. ce 750a SLI NVIDIA nForce 750a SLI media and communication processors MCPs are the foundation for the world s ultimate gaming PC The MCPs support the NVIDIA Scalable Link Interface SLI technology that allows two graphics processing units GPUs in a single system The NVIDIA nFORCE 750a SLI chipset also supports six 6 Serial ATA 3 Gb s devices PCI Express x16 slots with NVIDIA SLI support at dual x8 mode and up to 12 USB 2 0 ports DDR3 2000 0 C support This motherboard supports DDR3 2000 0 C which provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwidth to increase memory data transfer rate and computing efficiency This enhances system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications ASUS Unique Features ASUS Express Gate Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you with quick access to the Internet and key applications before entering the Windows OS ASUS Exclusive Features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD CPU with just a simple switch or hot key Enjoy an instant performance boost by simply unlocking the extra cores without performing complicated BIOS changes MemOK Memory compatibility is among the top concerns during computer upgrades Worry no more MemOK is the fastest memory booting solution today This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of a button to patch memory issues and get your sy
45. clear the CMOS memory of date time and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS which include system setup information such as system passwords El E I M d CLRTC ss je 1 2 23 x Q e Normal Clear RTC Zeie gt Default M4N75TD Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord Move the jumper cap from pins 1 2 default to pins 2 3 Keep the cap on pins 2 3 for about 5 10 seconds then move the cap back to pins 1 2 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer Hold down the Del key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data Except when clearing the RTC RAM never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position Removing the cap will cause system boot failure to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After the CMOS clearance reinstall the battery 2 3 4 fF Ifthe steps above do not help remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking For system failure due to overc
46. clocker switch is turned to Enable O TO me 060 a UNLOCKER_LED ml SS bung M4N75TD CORE UNLOCKER LED ASUS M4N75TD 1 12 Connectors 1 12 1 Rear panel connectors o 1 PS 2 mouse port green This port is for a PS 2 mouse 2 IEEE 1394a port This 6 pin IEEE 1394a port provides high speed connectivity for audio video devices storage peripherals PCs or portable devices 3 LAN RJ 45 port This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network LAN through a network hub Activity Link LED Speed LED ACT LINK SPEED LED LED OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection GREEN Linked GREEN 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity ORANGE 1 Gbps connection LAN port Center Subwoofer port orange This port connects the center subwoofer speakers Rear Speaker Out port black This port connects the rear speakers in a 4 channel 6 channel or 8 channel audio configuration 6 Lineln port light blue This port connects the tape CD DVD player or other audio sources 7 Line Out port lime This port connects a headphone or a speaker In 4 channel 6 channel and 8 channel configuration the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out 8 Microphone po
47. cts GART Error Reporting Disabled This option should remain disabled for the normal operation The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose Configuration options Disabled Enabled Microcode Updation Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation Configuration options Disabled Enabled Secure Virtual Machine Mode Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the AMD Secure Virtual Machine mode SVM Configuration options Disabled Enabled Cool n Quiet Enabled Enables or disables the AMD Cool n Quiet function Configuration options Disabled Enabled ACPI SRAT Table Enabled Enables or disables the building of ACPI SRAT table Configuration options Disabled Enabled C1E Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Halt State support Configuration options Disabled Enable Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 15 2 16 NVIDIA Core Calibration Disabled Allows you to select the CPU core overclocking for each or all CPU cores Configuration options Disabled Auto All Cores Per Core Unleashing Mode Disabled This item appears only when you set the NVIDIA Core Calibration item to Auto Per Core or All Cores Enabling this item allows the system to get full computing of the processor Core 0 1 2 3 NVCC Percentage xx This item appears only when you set the NVIDIA Core Calibration item to Per Core or All Cores Use the lt gt and lt g
48. ded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object such as the power supply case to avoid damaging them due to static electricity Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component switch off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components 1 5 Motherboard overview 1 5 1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard ensure 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 1 5 2 Screw holes Place nine 9 screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis AD Do not overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard e Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS M4N75TD 1 5 3 Motherboard layout PWR FAN ne O DL BB USB56 DO O EATX12V LAN1_USB12 64bit 240 pin module 64bit 240 pin module 64bit 240 pin module 64bit 240 pin module r3 DRAM LED SOCKET AM3 DDR3 DIMM A1 DDR3 DIMM A2 DDR3 DIMM B1 DDR3 DIMM B2 nVIDIA nForce 750a SLI CHA FAN PCIEX1 1
49. dent on its Serial Presence Detect SPD which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module Under the default state some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor marked value To operate at the vendor marked or at a higher frequency refer to section 2 4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment For system stability use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load 4 DIMMs or overclocking condition Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 9 1 10 M4N75TD Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 1600MHz capability DIMM socket support Optional ion ee DS S DIMM 2DiMM 4 DIMM A DATA AX8U1600PB1G8 2P 2GB 2x1GB SS 8 8 8 24 16585 boo o Poo A DATA AD31600E0001GMU 3GB 8x1GB SS 88824 165185 o Po A DATA AXSUIGO0PBIGS G3P 3GB 8x1GB SS 88824 165185 boo o Po DATA AX8U1600GB2G9 AG XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 99 924 165 185 bho o boo DATA AX8U1600XB2G7 EF XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 77720 175185 boo o boo DATA AD31600F002GMU XMP 6GB 3x2GB 7 7 7 20 1 75 185 ee Vendor Part No Size ES GE NOB Timing Voltage gt DATA 6GB 3 x 2GB 9 9924 165 185 pr DATA 6GB 3 x 2GB 9 9 9 24 168 185 peo DATA 6GB 3 x 2GB 9 9924 1651 85 JP F DATA 6GB ORSAIR 3GB SS je E ll ORSAIR 3GB 3 x 1GB SS 88824 165 poo
50. e chipset Combined with usability and aesthetics the ASUS streamline shaped heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with the elegant appearance Up to 20 C 36 F Cooler Stack Cool 3 ske 3 Stack Cool 3 is a fanless cooling solution offered exclusively by ASUS m It effectively and noiselessly transfers heat generated by the critical components to the other side of the specially designed PCB printed circuit board for effective heat dissipation making temperatures cooler by up to 20 C ASUS Intelligent Overclocking Tools TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real time O C now a reality with the ASUS TurboV This easy O C tool allows you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS and its user friendly interface makes overclock with just a few clicks away More the ASUS OC Profiles in TurboV provides the best O C settings in different scenarios Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button After the easy setup Turbo Key boosts performances without interrupting ongoing work or games simply through pressing the button Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 3 1 4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings N Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component Before handling components use a groun
51. e socket Unlocked retaining clip DIMM slot key A A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM 3 Hold the DIMM by both of its ends then insert the DIMM vertically into the socket Apply force to both ends of the DIMM simultaneously until the retaining clip snaps back into place and the DIMM cannot be pushed in any further to ensure proper sitting of the DIMM Locked Retaining Clip N Always insert the DIMM into the socket VERTICALLY to prevent DIMM notch damage 1 7 4 Removing a DIMM 1 Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM r 2 Remove the DIMM from the socket e TL 1 14 ASUS M4N75TD 1 8 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 A Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components 1 8 1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card 1 Before installing the expansion card read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card 2 Remove the system unit cover if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis 3 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use Keep the screw for later use 4 Align t
52. enu items Menu bar Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot System Time 10 17 30 System Date Fri 01 22 2010 Language English Primary IDE Master Not Primary IDE Slave Not SATA1 Not SATA2 Not SATA3 Not SATA4 Not Storage Configuration System Information Detected Detected Detected Detected Detected Detected General help Tools Use ENTER TAB or SHIFT TAB to select a field Use or to configure system Time Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc Submenu items 2 3 2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items Navigation keys Main For changing the basic system configuration Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management APM configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For changing the system tools configuration Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To select an item on the menu bar press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted not exactly match what you see on your screen fF The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only and may Visit t
53. ge English Allows you to select the display language for the BIOS setup screen Configuration options EX amp S Fh lt isi kr gt r A 488 Francais Deutsch English 2 4 4 Primary IDE Master Slave While entering Setup the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices There is a separate submenu for each IDE device Select a device item then press Enter to display the IDE device information The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items Device Vendor Size LBA Mode Block Mode PIO Mode Async DMA Ultra DMA and SMART monitoring These values are not user configurable These items show Not Detected if no IDE device is installed in the system Type Auto Selects the type of IDE drive Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type Select CDROM if you are specifically configuring a CD ROM drive Select ARMD ATAPI Removable Media Device if your device is either a ZIP LS 120 or MO drive Configuration options Not Installed Auto CDROM ARMD ASUS M4N75TD LBA Large Mode Auto Enables or disables the LBA mode Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled Configuration options Disabled Auto Block Multi Sector Transfer M Auto Enables or disables data multi sectors transfers When set to Auto the data transfer from and to the device
54. he ASUS website at www asus com to download the latest BIOS information ASUS M4N75TD 2 3 3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings LA Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another 2 3 4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu For example selecting Main shows the Main menu items The other items Advanced Power Boot Tools and Exit on the menu bar have their respective menu items 2 3 5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu To display the submenu select the item and press lt Enter gt 2 3 6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items If an item is user configurable you can change the value of the field opposite the item You cannot select an item that is not user configurable A configurable field is enclosed in brackets and is highlighted when selected To change the value of a field select it then press lt Enter gt to display a list of options Refer to 2 2 8 Pop up window 2 3 7 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item 2 3 8 Pop up window AAA A a a Es SE Select a menu item then press lt Enter gt to TTE Nem Suspend display a pop up
55. he card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot 5 Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier 6 Replace the system cover 1 8 2 Configuring an expansion 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 2 for information on BIOS setup 2 Assign an IRQ to the card 3 Install the software drivers for the expansion card A When using PCI cards on shared slots ensure that the drivers support Share IRQ or that the cards do not need IRO assignments Otherwise conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups making the system unstable and the card inoperable Refer to the table on the next page for details 1 8 3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card SCSI card USB card and other cards that comply with PCI specifications 1 8 4 PCI Express 2 0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications 1 8 5 PCI Express 2 0 x16 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express 2 0 x16 graphics cards run at x8 bandwidth that comply with the PCI Express specifications Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 15 1 9 Jumpers 1 Clear RTC RAM CLRTC This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock RTC RAM in CMOS You can
56. iguration Onboard LAN Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN Configuration options Enabled Disabled Onboard LAN Boot ROM Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN Boot ROM Configuration options Disabled Enabled Onboard 1394 Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the onboard 1394 device support Configuration options Disabled Enabled On board AUDIO Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Audio controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled Front Panel Select HD Audio Allows you to set the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 or high definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports Configuration options AC97 HD Audio Serial Port1 Address 3F8 IRQ4 Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address Configuration options Disabled 8F8 IRQ4 2F8 IRQ3 3E8 IRQ4 2E8 IRQ3 2 6 4 PCIPnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI PnP devices Plug And Play O S No When set to No BIOS configures all the devices in the system When set to Yes and if you install a Plug and Play operating system the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot Configuration options No Yes Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 17 2 18 2 6 5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB related features Se
57. inued Vendor Part No Size SH Sa Chip NO Timing DIMM socket support Voltage Optional 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM OCZX1333LV6GK XMP 6GB 3x2GB DS NA 888 A oo no o O PSC AL7F8G73D DG1 MGB SS PSC ABPIGFSDGF e o p PSC AL8F8G73D DG1 mp DS PSC ASPIGFSDGE b o bo o po o p E SAMSUNG M378B2873DZ1 CH9 SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D SAMSUNG M378B2873EH1 CH9 SAMSUNG K4B1G0846E SAMSUNG M391B2873DZ1 CH9 SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D ECC SAMSUNG M378B5673DZ1 CH9 SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D SAMSUNG M378B5673EH1 CH9 SAMSUNG K4B1G0846E AMSUNG M391B5673DZ1 CH9 AMSUNG K4B1G0846D ECC AMSUNG M378B5273BH1 CH9 SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B HCH9 A A s Deeg e Ce leni uemneng cen ie Aim saame has SS Asi DORIRDU Asni NORASEDJE aen zen ament e er n een ANS NA NN ATP mees e SS SAMSUNG KA IGOME SAMSUNG KADIGOBAGD ECO TP AOSOMeKOARJHOS 265 DS SAMSUNG KABIGOMED TP UFFALO lt Memo ir M2YEGOACBBHAON CG 266 ba eg Para Tome See Paro P DS S lt lt Ee 7 7 7 20 9 po dece C I bk pp E E de feas E O a NKEE CAES atriot PVS34G1333LLK 4GB 2 x 2GB DS Patriot PVT36G1333ELK 6GB 3 x 2GB SP001GBLTU1333S01 NANYA NT5CB128MBAN CG SP001GBLTU133S02 S POWER IOYTSEO SP002GBLTU133S02 S POWER IOYTSEO E41302GP0 73BDB UMAX U2S24D30TP 13 65 ASUS M4N75TD DDR3 10666MHz capability S DIM
58. ions Auto 240 ohms 20 120 ohms 20 60 ohms 20 The following six 6 items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad and press the Enter key You can also use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value To restore the default setting type auto using the keyboard and press the Enter key eg 2 5 8 Processor Voltage Auto Allows you to set the CPU VCore voltage Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 13 2 5 9 CPU NB Voltage Auto Allows you to set the CPU NB voltage 2 5 10 CPU VDDA Voltage Auto This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to Manual or D O C P and allows you to set the CPU VDDA voltage The values range from 2 50V to 2 80V with a 0 10V interval 2 5 11 DRAM Voltage Auto This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to Manual or D O C P and allows you to set the DRAM voltage The values range from 1 20V to 2 20V with a 0 15V interval 2 5 12 HT Voltage Auto This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to Manual or D O C P and allows you to set the HyperTransport voltage The values range from 1 20V to 1 50V with a 0 10V interval 2 5 13 NB Voltage Auto This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to Manual or D O C P and allows you to set the NorthBridge voltage The values range from 1 10V to 1 40V with a 0 10V interval 2 5 14 CPU LDT Spread Spectrum
59. isables data multi sectors transfers When set to Auto the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi sector transfer feature When set to Disabled the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time Configuration options Disabled Auto PIO Mode Auto Selects the PIO mode Configuration options Auto 0 1 2 3 4 DMA Mode Auto Selects the DMA mode Configuration options Auto Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 9 SMART Monitoring Auto Sets the Smart Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled 32Bit Data Transfer Enabled Enables or disables 32 bit data transfer Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 4 6 Storage Configuration This menu allows you to configure the IDE SATA devices Onboard PCI IDE Controller Enabled Set to Disabled to disable the integrated IDE controller or Enabled to enable both the integrated IDE controller and onchip SATA controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled OnChip SATA Controller Enabled Enables or disables the OnChip SATA Controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled SATA Mode select IDE Mode Allows you to select the SATA type Configuration options IDE Mode RAID Mode AHCI Mode If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface AHCI set this item to AHCI Mode The
60. lect an item then press lt Enter gt to display the configuration options AF The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto detected values If no USB device is detected the item shows None USB Functions Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the USB Functions Configuration options Enabled Disabled yg The following items appear only when you set USB Functions to Enabled USB 2 0 Controller Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2 0 controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled V The following two items appear only when you set the USB 2 0 Controller item to Enabled Legacy USB Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems OS Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup If detected the USB controller legacy mode is enabled If no USB device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled Auto USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed Allows you to configure the USB 2 0 controller in HiSpeed 480 Mbps or Full Speed 12 Mbps Configuration options FullSpeed HiSpeed ASUS M4N75TD 2 7 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI and the Advanced Power Management APM Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the configuration
61. letely fit opt bs pr EE Enn M4N75TD O un ant m um EJ Ed ESSE O O EATX12V O EATXPWR PIN 1 12 Volts 45 Volts S z Se END 45V Standby 5 Volts Power OK 5 Volts GND GND 45 Volts GND GND GND 45 Volts PSON GND GND 3 Volts 12 Volts 3 Volts 3 Volts PIN 1 M4N75TD ATX power connectors um Fora fully configured system we recommend that you use a power supply unit PSU that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2 0 or later version and provides a minimum power of 350W Do not forget to connect the 8 pin EATX 12 V power plug otherwise the system will not boot Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power consuming devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http support asus com PowerSupplyCalculator PSCalculator aspx SLanguagezen us for details f you want to use two or more high end PCI Express x16 cards use a P
62. locking use the C P R CPU Parameter Recall feature Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values Due to the chipset behavior AC power off is required to enable C P R function You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system 1 16 ASUS M4N75TD 2 CPU overvoltage setting 3 pin OV CPU This jumper allows you to enable or disable the advanced CPU overvoltage setting in BIOS Read the following information before you change the jumper setting Set to pins 1 2 to activate the advanced CPU overvoltage feature Ll LI E J pe d s 1 E 001 Uu lt OV_CPU amus T 12 2 3 d Dol Da SE Q mo Enable OV Normal am EJ Ta Co amp m Default M4N75TD CPU overvoltage setting Pins 2 3 Default 0 80V 1 55V Pins 1 2 OV Enabled up to 1 60V N Before you change the jumper setting for extra high overvoltage ability use the BIOS items introduced in 2 5 Ai Tweaker menu first to adjust the desired CPU performance Ensure that your system functions well under the highest BIOS
63. module is purchased separately 1 28 ASUS M4N75TD 8 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP This connector is for a chassis mounted front panel audio I O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC 97 audio standard Connect one end of the front panel audio I O module cable to this connector El E RETUR SENSE2_RETUR NC NC C AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 NC Line out L MIC2 Ze w AGND m m m ol a wj PORT2L L1 rej IE gt Ele m CC PORTIL Je m GND PORT1R Je wl PRESENCE PORT2R lt a SENSE1 NSE SEND Je o m MICPWR Line out R JO wm 2 oO er MES HD audio compliant Legacy AC 97 pin definition compliant definition M4N75TD Analog front panel connector mu We recommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high definition audio capability If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector ensure that the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS is set to HD Audio If you want to connect an AC 97 front panel a
64. nect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector Doing so will damage the motherboard ASUS M4N75TD 1 13 Software support 1 13 1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows 7 Vista XP Operating Systems OS Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware Motherboard settings and hardware options vary Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information Ensure that you install Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability 1 13 2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the 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 For detailed software instructions see the Manual folder in the Support DVD or download the latest software manual from the ASUS website at www asus com To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to the optical drive The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer fF The screen on this page is used for reference only Click an icon to ASUS InstAll S display Support DVD
65. nfiguration options No Reset When setting this item to Reset make sure to save the setting to the BIOS so that the user data will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate User data includes the Express Gate s settings as well as any personal information stored by the web browser bookmarks cookies browsing history etc This is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly The first time wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings 2 9 3 ASUS O C Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS file to the BIOS Flash In the Name sub item type your profile name and press lt Enter gt and then choose a profile number to save your CMOS settings in the Save To sub item You can save eight 8 CMOS profiles Load CMOS Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash Press lt Enter gt and choose a profile to load Start O C Profile Allows you to run the utility to save and load CMOS Press lt Enter gt to run the utility This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT 32 16 format and single partition only DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure We recommend that you u
66. ng Agun your nontor lion whee the view vo more or fewer dams fe on the screen Monitor 1 Generic PnP Monitor on NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GTS z This is my main monitor Extend the desktop onto this monitor Resolution Colors Low J High Highest 32 bit gt J 1920 by 1200 pixels How do I get the best display ASUS M4N75TD B4 Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel B5 The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window select Set SLI Configuration Click Enable SLI and set the display for viewing SLI rendered content When done click Apply Chapter 1 Product introduction o RVIDIA Looking for the NVIDIA Display Control Panel All of the NVIDIA control panels have been consolidated into a single application the NVIDIA Control Panel It can be launched from the Windows Control Panel or by right clicking on the Windows desktop C Start the NVIDIA Control Panel gt Ca C Vas rn Charge Me aiat XO stg ved comi irren Vy gege enge The zogen ei be omm ad m m 2 Pe wm rms nmm ov im od Cupi Tweet Mec ta une tie reng 2D itte Owa fai ordran ALLE osse co ero ro trese ae open setup NADE arie dec deva At vano calor esten fete A senator Vr L Hle Lid Dans o o gt wa AO no ow eter L V rapa one m s msn Zen eg Y
67. nnected to both the mGPU and the dGPU the Hybrid SLI mode is disabled and the multi display mode is enabled In the multi display mode up to four displays can be connected two displays driven by the mGPU and two displays by the dGPU HybridPower requires displays to be connected to the mGPU HybridPower cannot be enabled when displays are driven through the dGPU HybridPower and GeForce Boost are supported by certain set of GPUs Go to www nvidia com hybridsli to learn the supported GPUs 1 36 ASUS M4N75TD Enabling GeForce Boost w Before enabling GeForce Boost ensure that you have installed a dGPU recommended for GeForce Boost on your motherboard GeForce Boost 1 Turn on the system and press Del during the Power On Self Test POST to enter the BIOS Setup Utility 2 Goto Advanced gt Chipset gt SouthBridge Configuration and set the Hybrid SLI support item to Auto See section 2 5 2 Chipset for details A The Hybrid Support item becomes user configurable only when a dGPU is detected Ensure that your dGPU is properly installed BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings Hybrid SLI support Disabled Primary Graphics Adapter PCIE VGA Card Firs PCIE training Gen2 if supported SouthBridge ACPI HPET TABLE Enabled Save your changes and Exit Setup Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive and go to the Drivers menu to install the NVIDIA Chipset Driver Program 5 Resta
68. nstructions in this section do not gem match the CPU documentation follow the latter 2 Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base 3 Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place A Ensure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place 4 Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base 5 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU FAN A Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector ASUS M4N75TD 1 7 System memory 1 7 1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 DDR3 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM sockets A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets Ld LI
69. ods A Right click on the empty space of the Windows View desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel Sort By d The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears ia See Step B5 Paste Paste Shortcut New fu Personalize E Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 33 1 34 B1 If you cannot see the NVIDIA Control Panel item in View step A select Personalize B2 From the Personalization window select Display Settings B3 From the Display Settings dialog box click Advanced Settings Sort By Refresh Paste Paste Shortcut Undo Copy Ctrl Z New dE Personalize gt g lt Agpesrance and Porscnakzaton Penoratustion II CI Personalize appearance and sounds LN Window Cole and Appearance Hine hune the color and ity OF your windows ke wdttep Background Choose trom available backgrounds o colors or ute one cf your own pectures to decorate the He Mp seen Saver Change yout terme ees Ze e sereen sever a picture oF gengen that covers your creen and appears shen our hi ide for s set period el tirna y sens Lo er when you do ever thung from getting e mal to emetyng your de Ben Moure Peeters Fee SMermt mouse porter You can sho change how the mouse porter looks dung such ett si checking and selecting di nema Cres theta Fron un dura wide range ot vasi m auditory elements at ene time 3 the appearance of menus r becigrounds screen severi sore Computer sounds mos pi a v play s
70. om the Internet a Select Update BIOS from the Internet and then click Next b Selectthe ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic or click Auto Select and then click Next c From the FTP site select the BIOS version that you wish to download and then click Next The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet Always update the utility to avail all its features Updating from a BIOS file a Select Update BIOS from a file and then click Next b Locate the BIOS file from the Open window and then click Open 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process ASUS M4N75TD 2 2 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk or a DOS based utility AA To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 1 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www asus com Insert the floppy USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the floppy disk drive or the USB port then launch EZ Flash 2 You can launch EZ Flash 2 in two ways a Press lt Alt gt lt F2 gt during POST to display the following ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4 12 BOARD M2757 DIT BOARD Unknown VER VER Unknown 0106 L DATE 02 25 2070 DATE Unknown PATH SEN Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down Home End Move B Backup ESC Exit b Enter
71. options BIOS SETUP UTILITY Ai Tweaker Advanced Suspend Mode Auto Select the ACPI state ACPI 2 0 Support Disabled used for System ACPI APIC support Enabled Suspend APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc 2 7 1 Suspend Mode Auto Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI state to be used for system suspend Configuration options S1 POS Only 83 Only Auto S1 POS Only Enables the system to enter the ACPI S1 Power on Suspend sleep state In S1 sleep state the system appears suspended and stays in a low power mode The system can be resumed at any time S3 Only Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 Suspend to RAM sleep state default In S3 sleep state the system appears to be off and consumes less power than in the S1 state When signaled by a wake up device or event the system resumes to its working state exactly where it was left off Auto Detected by OS 2 7 2 ACPI 2 0 Support Disabled Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI 2 0 specifications Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 7 3 ACPI APIC support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI support in the Application Specific Integrated Circuit ASIC When se
72. options Auto 4 CLK 5 CLK 6 CLK 7 CLK DRAM READ to WRITE Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 3 CLK 17 CLK DRAM WRITE to READ Delay DD Auto Configuration options Auto 2 CLK 10 CLK DRAM WRITE to READ Delay SD Auto Configuration options Auto 4 CLK 5 CLK 6 CLK 7 CLK ASUS M4N75TD DRAM WRITE to WRITE Timing Auto Configuration options Auto 3 CLK 10 CLK DRAM READ to READ Timing Auto Configuration options Auto 3 CLK 10 CLK DRAM REF Cycle Time Auto Configuration options Auto 90ns 110ns 160ns 300ns 350ns DRAM Refresh Rate Auto Configuration options Auto Every 7 8ms Every 3 9ms DRAM Command Rate Auto Configuration options Auto 1T 2T 2 5 7 DRAM Driving Configuration The configuration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard CKE drive strength Auto Configuration options Auto 1x 1 25x 1 5x 2x CS ODT drive strength Auto Configuration options Auto 1x 1 25x 1 5x 2x ADDR CMD drive strength Auto Configuration options Auto 1x 1 25x 1 5x 2x MEMCLK drive strength Auto Configuration options Auto 0 75x 1x 1 25x 1 5x Data drive strength Auto Configuration options Auto 0 75x 1x 1 25x 1 5x DGS drive strength Auto Configuration options Auto 0 75x 1x 1 25x 1 5x Processor ODT Auto Configuration opt
73. ot work f you install a DC 3 pin fan but set this item to PWM Fan the CPU Q Fan function will not work and the fan you install will always run at full speed CPU Q Fan Mode Silent 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 the maximum CPU fan speed Configuration options Performance Optimal Silent Chassis Q Fan Function Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the chassis Q Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chassis Q Fan Mode Silent Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the Chassis Q Fan When set to Optimal the Chassis fan automatically adjusts depending on the Chassis temperature Set this item to Silent to minimize fan speed for quiet Chassis fan operation or Performance to achieve the maximum Chassis fan speed Configuration options Performance Optimal Silent ASUS M4N75TD 2 8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the submenu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Settings Specifies the Boot Device Priority k Boot Device Priority sequence Boot
74. pdate the BIOS file only coming from the same memory CPU configuration and BIOS version Only the xxx CMO file can be loaded 2 9 4 Al NET 2 Check Broadcom Phy LAN cable Disabled Enables or disables checking of the Broadcom LAN cable during the Power On Self Test POST Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS M4N75TD 2 10 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 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Options Exit system setup arn S after saving the Exit amp Save Changes changes Exit amp Discard Changes Discard Changes F10 key can be used f hi Pa Load Setup Defaults or this operation Select Screen H Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc yg Pressing lt Esc gt does not immediately exit this menu Select one of the options from this menu or lt F10 gt from the legend bar to exit Exit amp Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off When you select this option a confirmation window appears Select OK to save changes and exit
75. ped to by sending a request to ASUSTeK Computer Inc Legal Compliance Dept 15 Li Te Rd Beitou Taipei 112 Taiwan In your request please provide the name model number and version as stated in the About Box of the product for which you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your contact details so that we can coordinate the terms and cost of shipment with you The source code will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the same license as the corresponding binary object code This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information ASUSTeK is eager to duly provide complete source code as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses If however you encounter any problems in obtaining the full corresponding source code we would be much obliged if you give us a notification to the email address gp Wasus com stating the product and describing the problem please do NOT send large attachments such as source code archives etc to this email address Contents A ili Vlog vi Safety neuro EE vii About ER UL LE vii M4N75TD specifications summary ix Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1 WEICOME 1 1 1 2 Week D le 1 1 1 3 ls 1 1 1 3 1 Product NO MOD S RP D A 1 1 1 3 2 ASUS Unique Featlures 1 2 1 4 Belore VOU te WE 1 4 1 5 Motherboard overview
76. power management and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS In normal circumstances the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance We recommend that you not change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup You have installed a new system component that reguires further BIOS settings or update AN Inappropriate settings of the BIOS may result to instability or failure to boot We strongly recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel 2 2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability compatibility or performance However BIOS updating is potentially risky If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS DO NOT manually update the BIOS Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system s failure to boot Carefully follow 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 u
77. r you may connect the right angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards LN SATA 5 6 connectors support AHCI mode and RAID mode only Make sure to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the bundled support DVD before connecting devices to SATA 5 6 connectors Otherwise the devices will not work Due to chipset limitation when set any of SATA ports to RAID mode all SATA ports run at RAID mode together You must install Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives SATA1 4 connectors are set to IDE Mode by default If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors set the SATA Mode select item in the BIOS to m RAID Mode See page 2 10 for details Before creating a RAID set refer to the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 25 4 CPU Chassis and Power Fan connectors 4 pin CPU FAN 4 pin CHA FAN1 3 pin CHA FAN2 3 pin PWR FAN Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector I Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors Q PWR_FAN CPU FAN TI
78. ration options Setup Always 2 9 Tools menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot ASUS EZ Flash 2 Press ENTER to run the utility to select Express Gate Auto and update BIOS Enter OS Timer 10 Seconds This utility supports Reset User Data No 1 FAT 12 16 32 r w 2 NTFS read only p ASUS O C Profile 3 CD DISC read only k AI NET 2 Select Screen Select Item Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc 2 9 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 When you press lt OK gt a confirmation message appears Use the left right arrow key to select between Yes or No then press OK to confirm your choice 2 9 2 Express Gate Auto Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature The ASUS Express Gate feature is a unigue instant on environment that provides guick access to the Internet browser and Skype Configuration options Enabled Disabled Auto 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 Prompt User to stay at the first screen of Express Gate for user action Configuration options Prompt User 1 second 3 seconds 5 seconds 10 seconds 15 seconds 20 seconds 30 seconds Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 23 Reset User Data No Allows you to clear Express Gate s user data Co
79. relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help e d The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is reguired to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this eguipment 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 REACH Complying with the REACH Registration Evaluation Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals regulatory framework we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http green asus com english REACH htm DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product electrical and electronic equipment should not be placed in municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products
80. rt pink This port connects a microphone Side Speaker Out port gray This port connects the side speakers in an 8 channel audio configuration yg Refer to the audio configuration table on next page for the function of the audio ports in 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 21 1 22 10 11 12 13 14 Audio 2 4 6 8 channel configuration Port Headset 4 channel 6 channel 8 channel 2 channel Lime Orange Center Subwoofer Center Subwoofer Gry fe Side Speaker Out Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out USB 2 0 ports 1 and 2 These 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are available for connecting USB 2 0 devices USB 2 0 ports 3 and 4 These 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are available for connecting USB 2 0 devices Optical S PDIF Out port This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S PDIF cable USB 2 0 ports 5 and 6 These 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are available for connecting USB 2 0 devices PS 2 keyboard port purple This port is for a PS 2 keyboard ASUS M4N75TD 1 12 2 Internal connectors 1 IDE connector 40 1 pin PRI IDE The onboard IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 133 100 66 signal cable There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133 100 66 signal cable blue black and gray Connect the blue connector to the motherboard s IDE connector then
81. rt the system 6 If the driver is correctly installed you will find the Select a Hybrid SU mode Hybrid SLI icon on the taskbar i C Save Power The Hybrid SLI icon indicates that the system is ii Sao HE in Performance mode and that GeForce Boost is Additional Displays enabled The onboard GPU will share the rendering What is Hvbrid SLI load with the dGPU and boost the performance of the dGPU LA Visit www asus com for the latest chipset driver Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 37 To enable HybridPower 1 Follow Step 1 to 5 on the previous page to complete the hardware and driver installation 2 H the driver is correctly installed you will find 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 The mGPU is being used only to drive the display 3 Click the Hybrid SLI icon and select Save Power 4 The icon will change state from kil to ki to indicate Y Select a Hybrid SLI mode that the system is in Power Saving mode which 9 Save Power means that the dGPU is turned off and the mGPU is 2 Boost Performance both rendering and displaying gt Additional Displays What is Hybrid SLI 5 When the Power Saving mode is enabled the dGPU does not show in the Windows Device Manager Bi Computer Management 2 Computer Management File Action View Help sl 8 Computer Managemen
82. rum Disabled PCIE Spread Spectrum Disabled SATA Spread Spectrum Disabled Select Screen PCIE Spread Spectrum Disabled Select Item Change Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc 2 5 1 Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal freguency Configuration options Manual Auto D O C P Z The following two 2 items appear only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to Manual CPU Bus Frequency XXX Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the CPU Bus frequency You can also type the desired CPU Bus frequency using the numeric keypad The values range from 200 to 600 PCIE Frequency XXX Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the PCIE frequency You can also type the desired PCIE frequency using the numeric keypad The values range from 100 to 200 DRAM O C Profile DDR3 1600MHz This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to D O C P and allows you to select a DRAM O C profile which applies different settings to DRAM frequency DRAM timing and DRAM voltage Configuration options DDR3 1600MHz DDR3 1800MHz DDR3 1866MHz DDR3 2000MHz 2 5 2 CPU Ratio Auto Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and CPU Bus Freguency Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to
83. s 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 flyers that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select ltalics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase lt Key gt Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example lt Enter gt means that you must press the Enter or Return key lt Key1 gt lt Key2 gt lt Key3 gt If you must press two or more keys simultaneously the key names are linked with a plus sign Example lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt M4N75TD specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Multi GPU support Expansion slots Storage IEEE 1394 USB AMD Socket AM3 Phenom II Athlon II Sempron 100 Series Processors AMD 140W CPU Support Supports 45nm CPU NVIDIA nForce 750a SLI Supports NVIDIA Clock Calibration NVCC function Up to 5200 MT s HyperTransport 3 0 4 x DIMM max 16 GB DDR3 2000 0 C 1333 1066 MHz ECC non ECC un buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture When you install a total memory of 4 GB capacity or more Windows 32 bit operating system may only recognize less than 3
84. select one of the following modes to configure your devices Drive jumper setting Mode of device s Cable connector Single device Cable Select or Master Black Master Black Cable Select Slave Gray Two devices Master Master Black or gray Slave Slave NOTE Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1 PRI IDE PIN1 JEE m Ea bu O go aot m CI CI CT om M4N75TD IDE connector Use the 80 conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133 100 66 IDE devices If any device jumper is set as Cable Select ensure that all other device jumpers have the Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable same setting Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 23 1 24 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 8 pin EATX12V These connectors are for an ATX power supply The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors comp
85. slot opening at the back of the system chassis These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed dren O USB78 USB910 USB1112 a I i Sl GND NC GND NC USB 5V USB_P8 USB_P8 USB 5V USB P10 USB P104 USB 5V USB_P12 USB_P12 GND NC 3 USB_P9 GND GND GND USB 5V USB_P7 USB_P7 USB 5V USB_P9 USB 5V USB_P11 USB_P11 M4N75TD USB2 0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard fF The USB 2 0 module is purchased separately Z Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF OUT This connector is for an additional Sony Philips Digital Interface S PDIF ports LJ E JEE rm LH SPDIFOUT GND y Cn 45V M4N75TD d oom SPDIF_OUT M4N75TD Digital audio connector Z The S PDIF
86. stem up and running in no time The technology is able to determine failsafe settings that can dramatically improve your system booting success ASUS Power Solutions an d a lt a 8 1 Phase Power Design To fully unleash the latest generation AM3 CPU s potential ASUS M4N75TD motherboard has adopted the brand new 8 phase VRM power design which delivers high power efficiency and supreme overclocking ability This series high quality power components effective lowers system temperature to ensure longer component lifespan ASUS M4N75TD also features an extra 1 phase power for integrated memory HT controller to provide independent power to vital components ASUS M4N75TD 100 Long Life Solid Cap This motherboard uses all long life capacittors onboard for durability imporved lifespan and enhanced thermal capacity ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU Energy Processing Unit provides total system power management by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power usage for critical PC components in real time helping save power and money ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions Fanless Design stylish heatsink solution The streamline shaped heatsink features 0 dB thermal solution that offers users a noiseless PC environment Not only the beautifully curved fins upgrade the visual enjoyment for motherboard users but also the special thickened bottom design effectively cools down hot airflows generated by the north bridg
87. supervisor password the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings User Access Level Full Access This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items Configuration options No Access View Only Limited Full Access No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility View Only allows access but does not allow change to any field Limited allows changes only to selected fields such as Date and Time Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a User Password 1 Select the Change User Password item and press Enters 2 On the password box that appears type a password composed of at least six letters and or numbers then press Enter 3 Confirm the password when prompted The message Password Installed appears after you set your password successfully To change the user password follow the same steps as in setting a user password ASUS M4N75TD Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password Password Check Setup When set to Setup BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility When set to Always BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system Configu
88. t Local 4 M3N HTDELUXE PC ES z a System Tools Gd Computer 2 Je am Management Local 5 zh M3N HTDELUXE PC 3 Task Scheduler Disk drives 4 l System Tools a Computer DI Event Viewer AE Display adapters 3 Task Scheduler Disk drives Shared Folders KS NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GX2 Event Viewer 2 Ba Display adapters Local Users and Groups KK NVIDIA Hybrid GeForce 9800 GX2 a Shared Folders E NVIDIA Hybrid nForce 780a SLI E Reliability and Performz KS NVIDIA Hybrid nForce 780a SLI H Local Users and Groups e Floppy disk drives gi Device Manager e Floppy disk drives Reliability and Performa 1 Floppy drive controllers 4 Eg Storage ca Floppy drive controllers e Device Manager da Human Interface Devices n Dek a A I a i Devices 3 Storage C g IDE ATA ATAPI controllers severa palito td DE t Disk Management xj IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers a IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers a E au i Ey Services and Applications Keyboards H 2 Keyboards m x m I DN Mice and other pointing devices 11 PY Mice and other pointing devices za Mil Monitors Monitors Power Saving mode is disabled When the Power Saving mode is enabled the dGPU is turned off and does not appear in the Device Manager 1 38 ASUS M4N75TD BIOS setup 2 1 Knowing BIOS BIOS Basic Input and Output System stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration overclocking settings advanced
89. t keys to adjust the NVCC voltage for Core 0 1 2 3 2 6 2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings Select an item then press Enter to display the submenu NorthBridge Configuration ECC Configuration ECC Mode Disabled Disables or sets the DRAM ECC mode that allows the hardware to report and correct memory errors Set this item to Basic Good or Max to allow ECC mode auto adjustment Set this item to Super to adjust the DRAM BG Scrub sub item manually You may also adjust all sub items by setting this item to User Configuration options Disabled Basic Good Super Max User DRAM ECC Enable Enabled Set this item to Enabled to allow hardware to report and correct memory errors automatically maintaining system integrity Configuration options Disabled Enabled DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT Enabled Enables or disables the DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT feature that allows the system to correct the DRAM ECC errors immediately when they occur Configuration options Disabled Enabled 4 Bit ECC Mode Enabled Enables or disables the ECC chip kill feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled DRAM BG SCRUB Disabled Disables or sets the DRAM BG Scrub Configuration options Disabled 40ns 80ns 160ns 320ns 640ns 1 28us 2 56us 5 12us 10 2us 20 5us 41 0us 81 9us 163 8us 327 7us 655 4us 1 31ms 2 62ms 5 24ms 10 49ms 20 97 ms 42 00ms 84 0
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91. t to Enabled the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 7 4 Hardware Monitor CPU MB Temperature xxx C xxx F The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 19 CPU Fan Chassis Fan 1 Chassis Fan 2 Speed xxxxRPM or Ignored The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the motherboard the field shows N A Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed VCORE 3 3V 5V 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected voltage output CPU Q Fan Function Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Q Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation Configuration options Disabled Enabled Select Fan Type PWM Fan This item appears only when you set the CPU Q Fan Function item to Enabled and allows you to select the CPU fan type you installed on the motherboard Configuration options PWM Fan DC Fan L4 f you install a PWM 4 pin fan but set this item to DC Fan the fan you installed may n
92. tility Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities A Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash drive in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 1 2 2 2 2 1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage save and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider ISP ga This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update 1 Place the support DVD in the optical drive The Drivers menu appears Click the Utilities tab and then click Install ASUS Update 2 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation Quit all Windows applications before you update the BIOS using this utility Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS 1 From the Windows desktop click Start gt Programs gt ASUS gt ASUSUpdate gt ASUSUpdate to launch the ASUS Update utility 2 From the dropdown list select any of the updating process Updating fr
93. udio module to this connector set the item to AC97 See page 2 18 for details 9 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 The connector is for a serial COM port Connect the serial port module cable to the connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis El LI B pan y El M4N75TD es El M4N75TD Serial port COM1 connector LA The serial port bracket COM1 is purchased separately Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 29 10 IEEE 1394a port connector 10 1 pin lE1394 2 This connector is for an 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 El O gt mali SAA KH E i E gt T HUL dag ni aom Z a FEET MANTSTD _ IE1394 2 E da O m PIN 1 O ALAA SE M4N75TD IEEE 1394 connector si N Never con
94. uits 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 qualified service technician or your retailer About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring 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 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided vii vili Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual A 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 k IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software update
95. voltage setting before you change the setting of this jumper Refer to 2 5 Ai Tweaker menu for more information about the CPU overvoltage setting DO NOT set the OV CPU jumper to pins 1 2 when you install a new CPU and have not booted for the first time Doing so may cause the system to halt For system failure due to the wrong setting of the OV CPU jumper shut down the computer and move the cap back to pins 2 3 The system may need a better cooling system for example a water cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 17 1 10 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine tune performance when working on a bare or open case system This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance 1 MemOK switch Installing DIMMs that are incompaible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure and the DRAM LED near the MemOK switch lights continuously Press and hold the MemOK switch until the DRAM LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot CI LJ s LJ I Tel i l E E ASUS TTE O m L m m mm ES L E rum
96. waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs Configuration options Disabled Enabled Hit DEL Message Display Enabled When set to Enabled the system displays the message Press DEL to run Setup during POST Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 21 2 22 2 8 3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the configuration options Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a Supervisor Password 1 Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press Enter 2 From the password box type a password composed of at least six letters and or numbers then press Enter 3 Confirm the password when prompted The message Password Installed appears after you successfully set your password To change the supervisor password follow the same steps as in setting a supervisor password To clear the supervisor password select the Change Supervisor Password then press Enter The message Password Uninstalled appears A If you forget your BIOS password you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM See section 1 9 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM After you have set a
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