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Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi AT3GC-I specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-3 1.4.1 Overview 1-3 1.4.2 Memory ...14 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.3 Main menu 2-4 2.3.1 System Time 2-4 iii
Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi AT3GC-I specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-3 1.4.1 Overview 1-3 1.4.2 Memory ...14 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.3 Main menu 2-4 2.3.1 System Time 2-4 iii
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... (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 symbol of the FCC Rules. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with...
... (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 symbol of the FCC Rules. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with...
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...damaged. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. vi Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you encounter... all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a flat and stable surface. • If you ...
...damaged. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. vi Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you encounter... all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a flat and stable surface. • If you ...
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... change any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package. Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you for the list of the onboard LED. AT3GC-I AT3GC-I motherboard! Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page ix for buying an ASUS® AT3GC-I Onboard LED 1-1 Chapter 1: Product introduction The illustration below shows the location...
... change any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package. Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you for the list of the onboard LED. AT3GC-I AT3GC-I motherboard! Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page ix for buying an ASUS® AT3GC-I Onboard LED 1-1 Chapter 1: Product introduction The illustration below shows the location...
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... Chassis fan connectors (3-pin CHA_FAN) 3. Super I/O 3 17.1cm(6.75in) AT3GC-I 1-2 Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin 1-13 CHASSIS) 1-5 15. 1.2 1.2.1 Motherboard overview Motherboard layout Ensure that you install the motherboard into the chassis in connector (4-pin CD) 1-8 ASUS AT3GC-I DDR2 DIMM1 (64bit, 240-pin module) CLRTC EATXPWR LPT VGA USBPW1-4... 9 16 4 15 14 13 12 11 10 Place four screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. 12 3 4 5 17.1cm(6.75in) 67 KBMS KBPWR ATX12V COM Intel®...
... Chassis fan connectors (3-pin CHA_FAN) 3. Super I/O 3 17.1cm(6.75in) AT3GC-I 1-2 Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin 1-13 CHASSIS) 1-5 15. 1.2 1.2.1 Motherboard overview Motherboard layout Ensure that you install the motherboard into the chassis in connector (4-pin CD) 1-8 ASUS AT3GC-I DDR2 DIMM1 (64bit, 240-pin module) CLRTC EATXPWR LPT VGA USBPW1-4... 9 16 4 15 14 13 12 11 10 Place four screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. 12 3 4 5 17.1cm(6.75in) 67 KBMS KBPWR ATX12V COM Intel®...
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... 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-3 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an onboard Intel® Atom 330 processor and a specially designed... CPU heatsink. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with one module inserted into the DIMM socket. AT3GC...
... 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-3 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an onboard Intel® Atom 330 processor and a specially designed... CPU heatsink. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with one module inserted into the DIMM socket. AT3GC...
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... with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the chassis cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ... the expansion card, read the documentation that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that comes with the PCI specifications. ASUS AT3GC-I 1-4 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you intend...
... with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the chassis cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ... the expansion card, read the documentation that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that comes with the PCI specifications. ASUS AT3GC-I 1-4 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you intend...
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... Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray Pin 20 on the IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. PRI_IDE AT3GC-I IDE connector 1-9 Chapter 1: Product introduction Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of... the following modes to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) - IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is removed to PIN 1. AT3GC-I PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to match...
... Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray Pin 20 on the IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. PRI_IDE AT3GC-I IDE connector 1-9 Chapter 1: Product introduction Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of... the following modes to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) - IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is removed to PIN 1. AT3GC-I PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to match...
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...supports up to the fan connector. USB56 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC GND USB_P8+ USB_P5+ USB_P8- Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is not a jumper! Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to ... air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These USB connectors comply with the USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of the cable matches the ground pin of the connector. CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation AT3GC-I fan connectors AT3GC-I ASUS AT3GC-I USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to...
...supports up to the fan connector. USB56 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC GND USB_P8+ USB_P5+ USB_P8- Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is not a jumper! Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to ... air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These USB connectors comply with the USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of the cable matches the ground pin of the connector. CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation AT3GC-I fan connectors AT3GC-I ASUS AT3GC-I USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to...
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... that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. ASUS AT3GC-I 1-14 To run the DVD. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS).
... that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. ASUS AT3GC-I 1-14 To run the DVD. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS).
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... is available in the future. c. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Quit all its features. 2-1 ASUS AT3GC-I Always update the utility to get all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto ...in case you need to restore the BIOS in the Support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of updating itself through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • ...
... is available in the future. c. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Quit all its features. 2-1 ASUS AT3GC-I Always update the utility to get all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto ...in case you need to restore the BIOS in the Support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of updating itself through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • ...
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... utility. • Always connect the SATA cable to the SATA1/2 connector; Reading file "AT3GC-I Starting BIOS recovery... Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this motherboard. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2-3 ASUS AT3GC-I .ROM". Insert the Support DVD or USB flash disk containing the BIOS file to...
... utility. • Always connect the SATA cable to the SATA1/2 connector; Reading file "AT3GC-I Starting BIOS recovery... Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this motherboard. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2-3 ASUS AT3GC-I .ROM". Insert the Support DVD or USB flash disk containing the BIOS file to...
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... system Time. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-4 We recommend that you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen...System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you an overview of the following procedures: • Restart using this section are for this motherboard apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. This section explains how to configure your ...
... system Time. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-4 We recommend that you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen...System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you an overview of the following procedures: • Restart using this section are for this motherboard apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. This section explains how to configure your ...
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..., 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through a LAN connection. Select an item then press to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-12 This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled...
..., 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through a LAN connection. Select an item then press to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-12 This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled...