Asus M3N72-D SLI Motherboard
The Asus M3N72-D SLI Socket AM2+ motherboard generates a spectacular graphics
experience for gamers and extreme PC builders ready to create systems running
on AMD’s powerful AM2+ or AM2 processors up to 140W, including Phenom X4. Don’t let the
extremely affordable price tag fool you, this is a high-end platform that’s
ready to achieve superior performance for your gaming or multimedia entertainment
system. Based on the M3N72-D SLI chipset, the Asus M3N72-D supports Hybrid
power, Hybrid SLI, NVIDIA MediaShield RAID, NVIDIA Gigabit LAN, and NVIDIA FirstPacket
Technology. The M3N72-D also supports DDR2 memory at 1066MHz up to 8GB,
USB 2.0, SATA 3Gb/s, SLI, PCI-Express 2.0, 8-channel audio, SPDIF out/in,
and features onboard GeForce 8200 graphics. Please see complete specifications
below. You’re in the big leagues, and the Asus M3N72-D SLI Socket AM2+
motherboard is a major player in the industry. Available for an incredibly low
price! Order now while supplies last.
Get Asus's Award Winning Graphics and Motherboard Technology all in one. The
quality and performance of Asus graphics cards and motherboards now comes in
one integrated board.
The power saving is simply amazing. "We have already seen the NVIDIA 750a consumes less power than the AMD 790FX but the story gets even better when we enabled the Hybrid SLI. With Hybrid SLI set in the Power Saver mode, we are able to reduce power consumption of the system to 110W idle and 145W load. If we also turn on the Cool and Quiet, we can further reduce the system power usage to as low as 95W idle. This is 45W less than with the Hybrid SLI set in the performance mode (or 50W when we compare the system with Cool and Quiet enabled). The power saving is simply amazing. I see this board can be a good choice for those who wish to use a PC for both HTPC and for gaming. The integrated GPU will serve the HTPC function and the discrete GPU can provide the needed power for gaming. With the ability to shut off the discrete graphic, users would be able to reduce the power loads and have near silent operation since they would have the ability to completely turn off the discrete GPU. " - Victor Wu, Bjorn3D.com 07/15/2008
Intelligent
Power Management
Plug in select NVIDIA® GeForce® GPU(s) and experience HybridPower
technology. Unleash graphics performance for demanding 3D games and applications
when you need it or opt for a quiet, low-power PC experience when browsing
the web, word processing or watching HD videos.
Great
DirectX 10 Gaming Experience
Up your game by pairing M3N72-D SLI with two GeForce 9 series graphics
cards and experience next generation DirectX 10 games the way they’re
meant to be played.
Specifications
Form Factor:
ATX
Processor Socket:
AMD
Processor Interface:
Socket AM2 / AM2+
Processors Supported:
Socket AM2 Processor
Socket AM2+ Processor
Additional Technologies:
AMD Live!™
AMD Cool 'n' Quiet
SLI Ready
HyperTransport 3.0 Technology
Supports 140W CPU
Multi-GPU Support:
Hybrid SLI
Front Side Bus:
2600MHz (5200 MT/s - AM2+ CPUs)
Northbridge:
NVIDIA nForce 750a SLI
Number of Slots:
4
Number of Pins:
240-Pin
Maximum Memory Supported:
4GB - 32bit
8GB - 64bit
Memory Type:
DDR2
Memory Supported:
667MHz DDR2
800MHz DDR2
1066MHz DDR2 (AM2+ CPU Only)
Max. Memory Supported Per Slot:
2GB
Channels:
8 Channels
Video Chipset:
NVIDIA Geforce 8 Series
Video Memory:
512MB Share Memory
Rending Ability:
DirectX 10 Graphics
Hybrid SLI Support (Vista Only)
LAN Type:
10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit
RAID Support:
Yes
RAID Modes:
0
0+1
1
5
JBOD
PCI Slots:
2
PCI Express X1 Slots:
2
PCI Express X16 Slots:
2
PS/2 Keyboard Connectors:
1
USB Ports:
12
USB Rear Panel Ports:
6
USB Onboard Headers:
3 - (expandable to 6 USB ports)
FireWire Ports:
1 - 1394a
LAN Ports:
1
IDE Headers:
1
FDD Headers:
1
Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s Headers:
6
ATX Power Connectors:
1 24-Pin Connector
PC Power Connectors:
1
S/PDIF Connectors:
1 - Coaxial
HDMI Ports:
1
Detailed Features
A Closer Look
Features
AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ Support
This motherboard supports AMD AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus.
Native DDR2 1066
This motherboard supports native DDR2 1066. It provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwidth to increase memory data transfer rate and computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications.
*DDR2 1066 is supported by some of the AM2+ CPUs only. Refer to www.asus.com for the supported CPU models.
Hybrid SLI Support
GeForce® Boost—Boosted Performance with Onboard GPU and Discrete Graphics Card
HybridPower™—Intelligent Graphics Power-Savings and Quiet Operations
Hybrid SLI™ technology is a unique hybrid multi-GPU technology. It includes two primary features: GeForce Boost and HybridPower™. GeForce Boost turbo-charges performance of discrete graphics cards when combined with the motherboard GPUs. HybridPower™ unleashes graphics performance for demanding 3D applications and enables low-power operation for everyday computing needs.
* GeForce® Boost and HybridPower™ are on select GeForce® GPUs. Visit www.nvidia.com/hybridsli for more information.
HDMI Support
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a set of digital video standards that delivers multi-channel audio and uncompressed digital video for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs, HDMI provides you with the highest-quality home theater experience.
Customer Reviews and Rating
Customer Rating:
4.3
Customer Reviews:
51
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Value
4.4
Features
4.4
Quality
4.3
Performance
4.4
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Reviewer:
Augifer on
Nov 15, 2009 Customer Rating:
4.8
Value
5.0
Features
4.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Very nice board for the money, has performed well for me without issues 30 days or so, using 940 and 8gb mem with pair Sli. Seemed like the connections where in good places(atleast for me) It's done all that I've asked! Serious gaming and all, worked fine.
No Problems At All
Reviewer:
jonny on
Nov 09, 2009 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Couldn't have gone any smoother not one problem. for my first build i expect trouble but i was so wrong. don't be intimidated by the other reviews this is a great board at a great price. if a novice like me can do it with no prob. you surely can.
Best
Reviewer:
gator on
Nov 04, 2009 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
performed as expected right out of box
Great Mobo - easy to install
Reviewer:
Richard on
Oct 14, 2009 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Used for rebuild with existing accessories with no problems - drivers installed easily and board was fully functional. Would recommend highly.
Sweet
Reviewer:
Beernut on
Oct 12, 2009 Customer Rating:
5.0
Before you buy - make sure your motherboard is compatible with this memory. For example, DDR Memory won't work with motherboards designed for only DDR2, SDRAM or RDRAM memory, and vice versa. Only use the memory speed recommended by your motherboard's manufacturer. Please read the specifications carefully or call us for expert advice.
Know Your BIOS! With today's rapid pace of
design advancement, new product updates come fast and furious. This is
especially true of board-level products, like Motherboards, Video Cards, GPU
Processor Cards, and other main edge connector products. The good news is
that manufacturers have designed in the ability to easily update your
product BIOS, which is sometimes important for full compatibility. So before
installing or combining components, it is always a good idea to check your
product's current BIOS revision against the manufacturer's website, to
determine if an update is needed, or advisable. The manufacturer's
documentation will guide you through this process if it is necessary.
However, remember that most products are designed to be plug-n-play out of
the box!
But
What Is BIOS?
Most electronic devices,
from computers to MP3 players have software embedded in their hardware.
These are programs that tell the device how it will function - from basic to
advanced functions - so that it knows how to start, and perform the most
simple and complex tasks it was designed for. We call this software the BIOS
(sometimes also called Firmware). In computer jargon, BIOS stands for "Basic
Input/Output System", but in reality, there is very little "basic" about it.
In your computer's motherboard for example, it tells your computer how to:
start up; communicate with hardware components, such as hard drives and
video; how to move data in and out of memory; and even talk to your USB
connected devices. Without your BIOS, your device is JOOL (just out of
luck!).
Keep in mind that changing a PC's BIOS
settings incorrectly can cause the PC to malfunction. If this happens, a
BIOS reset is usually available, and will need to be performed to return the
BIOS to the default "factory settings." This is usually activated by a
jumper on the motherboard. [Warning: always read
your motherboard or system manual thoroughly, before upgrading your BIOS, or
making BIOS setting changes!] Though normally, most incorrect
settings should have no negative affect on your PC, but please follow each
step explicitly since some can.
Remember: It is recommended that you reboot
after each individual BIOS setting change to ensure that your system
functions normally. If you make numerous changes before rebooting, and your
system will no longer boot, you won't know which change is responsible for
the failure.
Updating Your BIOS
Before you consider updating your BIOS, be sure you need to - not every
update will be needed or even benefit you. Also be sure you are up to
the technical challenges you will face. Changing the version of BIOS
stored in your computer or motherboard is not the kind of activity
recommended for novice users. To perform this successfully, you need
to be comfortable and familiar with your BIOS settings, and be able to
download and apply the BIOS Update without issue. For this reason, it
is best to let professional computer technicians do this work for you, if or
when it is needed. However, if you know what you are doing, it is a
fairly easy task.
Before Updating BIOS, consider the
following:
The reasons for updating your BIOS -
frequently, updating is unnecessary
Identifying your BIOS chip - if
replacing is the approach required
Replacing your BIOS chip - this requires
significant care, and can void your warranty
Locating your latest BIOS version -
required for any update
Flashing your BIOS - make sure you have
a UPS!
Live update - great for minor or quick
updates - again a UPS is vital - a partial update can make your system
inoperative
Configuring your new BIOS settings -
read the manual! twice for good measure!
Upgrading Your Memory to Improve Performance
As programs get more complex, you’ll discover that your trusty PC may not
be working as quickly or efficiently as it used to. While your impulse might
be to purchase a new, more powerful computer, you can dramatically improve
performance simply by upgrading your memory. For far less than what you’d
pay for a new computer, a memory upgrade will often have your PC working
faster and more efficiently than ever before. Plus, it’s relatively easy
to install new memory and only takes a few minutes of your time. For our
step-by-step guide to simple memory installation click here.
Video Installation Guide
Not sure exactly how to install a new component or upgrade your PC? Watch
as our experts show you step by step. We cover all the details and show
you everything you'll need to perform a professional installation, including
tools, parts and cables. We make it fast and easy by showing you how.
Understanding
Computer Memory
Because memory is such a crucial element of our computer's performance,
we all understand that we need it in generous supply. However, questions
remain about what kind of memory is best, what functions each memory serves
and which memory is used for notebooks and PCs.
Click Here for more information
that will answer your many of your questions.
How Much
Memory Do You Really Have?
When you look at the specifications for a computer, it will display the
installed memory, and typically the maximum memory that can be installed.
However, while these are real values, they represent a potential useable
memory depending upon the installed operating system, and other factors. The actual useable memory may be different
(lower) from these values.
The reason is simply that a computer may have a limitation in the operating
system (such as Windows 32 bit versions), or configured to use shared memory,
which reduces the amount of RAM that is available to the CPU by using
some of it for other purposes, such as for video memory. In some
cases, you can control the maximum useable memory through system settings,
by upgrading from a 32 bit to a 64 bit version of Windows XP or Vista, or by upgrading to a video card that has internal onboard video memory.
But always
remember, that the amount of memory that your system reports, is not always
the amount of actual installed memory. For example, if you have 4GB
installed, 32 bit versions of Windows will typically report 3.2GB due to a
limitation of Windows itself. Also note that different Windows
programs report available and maximum memory differently, which can be
confusing. If you find that you need more
memory, we suggest expanding your system memory, since this is the most
effective performance increase, and the one that is easiest to perform .
* The above
values are for physical, not usable memory.
The amount of
memory that your system reports, is not always the amount of actual installed
memory. For example, if you have 4GB installed, 32 bit versions of Windows will
typically report 3.2GB due to a limitation of Windows itself. Also note
that different Windows programs report available and maximum memory differently,
which can be confusing. If you find that you need more memory, we suggest
expanding your system memory, since this is the most effective performance
increase, and the one that is easiest to perform.
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due to changes in manufacturer's specifications or merchandising.
Please check the product information carefully, items not included
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36 months parts;
36 months labor
Mfg Part No:
M3N72-D UPC No:
610839163670 Box Size:
( Length:
14, Width:
11, Depth:
3 )
Shipping Weight:
3.5500 pound(s)
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