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...vi About this guide vii AT3N7A-I specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 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 configurations 1-4 1.5 Expansion slot 1-7 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card 1-7 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-7 1.5.3 PCI slot 1-7 1.6 Jumpers 1-8 1.7 Connectors 1-8 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1-8 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-11 1.8 Software support 1-16...
...vi About this guide vii AT3N7A-I specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 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 configurations 1-4 1.5 Expansion slot 1-7 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card 1-7 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-7 1.5.3 PCI slot 1-7 1.6 Jumpers 1-8 1.7 Connectors 1-8 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1-8 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-11 1.8 Software support 1-16...
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... Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce Series DirectX10 graphics processor Supports CUDA technology Supports PhysX technology Supports RGB with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1440 x 32 Bpp @75Hz Supports HDMI with max. AT3N7A-I specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slot Storage Audio LAN USB Fan rated speed ASUS special features Integrated Dual-Core Intel® Atom™ 330 processor NVIDIA® ION™ 533 MHz Dual channel memory architecture - 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support...
... Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce Series DirectX10 graphics processor Supports CUDA technology Supports PhysX technology Supports RGB with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1440 x 32 Bpp @75Hz Supports HDMI with max. AT3N7A-I specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slot Storage Audio LAN USB Fan rated speed ASUS special features Integrated Dual-Core Intel® Atom™ 330 processor NVIDIA® ION™ 533 MHz Dual channel memory architecture - 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support...
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...LAN (RJ-45) port 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I/O ports 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector supports additional 2 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Power fan connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 3 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x System panel connector 1 x High definition front panel audio connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS 2.5, ACPI v2.0a 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Mini...
...LAN (RJ-45) port 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I/O ports 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector supports additional 2 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Power fan connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 3 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x System panel connector 1 x High definition front panel audio connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS 2.5, ACPI v2.0a 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Mini...
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... to use . 4. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it supports. ASUS AT3N7A-I 1-7 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that comply with the screw you intend to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. 1.5 Expansion slot In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing...
... to use . 4. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it supports. ASUS AT3N7A-I 1-7 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that comply with the screw you intend to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. 1.5 Expansion slot In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing...
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... RAM; 5V single supply voltage. • Under Windows® XP, if the Bluetooth Driver item is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 4. Switch on the Support DVD's Drivers screen, follow the steps below for a PS/2 keyboard. 2. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to the center/subwoofer speakers. 7. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. Line In port (light blue). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a VGA monitor...
... RAM; 5V single supply voltage. • Under Windows® XP, if the Bluetooth Driver item is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 4. Switch on the Support DVD's Drivers screen, follow the steps below for a PS/2 keyboard. 2. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to the center/subwoofer speakers. 7. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. Line In port (light blue). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a VGA monitor...
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...speaker. HDMI port. eSATA port. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects to [AHCI Mode]. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This port connects to an external Serial ATA hard disk drive. This port connects to configure the settings. 12. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices. 14. Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to a microphone. 11. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. 15. This port connects to an external audio output device...
...speaker. HDMI port. eSATA port. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects to [AHCI Mode]. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This port connects to an external Serial ATA hard disk drive. This port connects to configure the settings. 12. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices. 14. Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to a microphone. 11. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. 15. This port connects to an external audio output device...
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See 2.3.4 Storage Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disk drives. You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on RAID/AHCI, refer to [RAID Mode]. The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with SATA ODD. • For more details on a hard disk drive that includes a RAID/AHCI set the SATA Mode Select item in the BIOS to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD. 1-12...
See 2.3.4 Storage Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disk drives. You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on RAID/AHCI, refer to [RAID Mode]. The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with SATA ODD. • For more details on a hard disk drive that includes a RAID/AHCI set the SATA Mode Select item in the BIOS to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD. 1-12...
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... NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to avail all motherboard features. Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that...
... NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to avail all motherboard features. Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that...
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... the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you wish 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). • This utility is available in the optical drive. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. b. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that you need to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then...
... the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you wish 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). • This utility is available in the optical drive. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. b. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that you need to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then...
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... the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. When the correct BIOS file is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Press to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in any of updating itself through the Internet. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.38 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: AT3N7A-I VER: 0210...
... the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. When the correct BIOS file is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Press to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in any of updating itself through the Internet. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.38 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: AT3N7A-I VER: 0210...
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... the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Turn...
... the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Turn...
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...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. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate SATA device type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Configuration options: [Not Installed...
...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. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate SATA device type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Configuration options: [Not Installed...
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... 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you set the OnChip SATA mode. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration JumperFree Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Configure CPU. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select an item then press if you to set the OnChip SATA Controller item to [Enabled]. Allows you want to malfunction. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [5] Selects the time out value for the SATA devices installed in the system. The BIOS automatically detects the...
... 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you set the OnChip SATA mode. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration JumperFree Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Configure CPU. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select an item then press if you to set the OnChip SATA Controller item to [Enabled]. Allows you want to malfunction. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [5] Selects the time out value for the SATA devices installed in the system. The BIOS automatically detects the...
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...® Hyper Threading technology. Configuration options: [Min.=1200] [Max.=2000] DRAM Over Voltage [Auto] Manually set memory voltage or set this menu allows you to limit CPUID maximum value. set to achieve desired GPU frequency. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage are reduced when the CPU overheats. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.0V] [1.05V] ASUS AT3N7A-I 2-7 System Clock Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the system clock mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution...
...® Hyper Threading technology. Configuration options: [Min.=1200] [Max.=2000] DRAM Over Voltage [Auto] Manually set memory voltage or set this menu allows you to limit CPUID maximum value. set to achieve desired GPU frequency. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage are reduced when the CPU overheats. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.0V] [1.05V] ASUS AT3N7A-I 2-7 System Clock Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the system clock mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution...
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... set it to Auto for safe mode. Configuration options: [PCI VGA Card First] [Internal VGA First] iGPU Frame Buffer Detect [Auto] Allows you to select the iGPU frame buffer size. Select an item then press to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] iGPU Frame Buffer Size [Auto] This item becomes user-configurable only when you to change the advanced chipset settings. Allows you set the iGPU Frame Buffer Detect item to set the Memory Timings item to display the sub-menu. Configuration options...
... set it to Auto for safe mode. Configuration options: [PCI VGA Card First] [Internal VGA First] iGPU Frame Buffer Detect [Auto] Allows you to select the iGPU frame buffer size. Select an item then press to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] iGPU Frame Buffer Size [Auto] This item becomes user-configurable only when you to change the advanced chipset settings. Allows you set the iGPU Frame Buffer Detect item to set the Memory Timings item to display the sub-menu. Configuration options...
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... LAN controller. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] Onboard Gigabit LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] ASUS AT3N7A-I 2-9 If High Definition Audio Front Panel used...
... LAN controller. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] Onboard Gigabit LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] ASUS AT3N7A-I 2-9 If High Definition Audio Front Panel used...
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... caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can be off . [Auto] - Detected by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to be resumed at any time. [S3 Only] - Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to RAM) sleep state (default). In S1 sleep state...
... caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can be off . [Auto] - Detected by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to be resumed at any time. [S3 Only] - Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to RAM) sleep state (default). In S1 sleep state...
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... displays the CPU/chassis/power fan speeds in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is set to [Enabled], this item is included in the RSDT pointer list. If the fan is not connected to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in rotations per minute (RPM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you do not wish to turn on after an AC power loss. ASUS AT3N7A...
... displays the CPU/chassis/power fan speeds in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is set to [Enabled], this item is included in the RSDT pointer list. If the fan is not connected to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in rotations per minute (RPM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you do not wish to turn on after an AC power loss. ASUS AT3N7A...
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...to boot the system. Configuration options: [Off] [On] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for the NumLock. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, do any of devices installed in...
...to boot the system. Configuration options: [Off] [On] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for the NumLock. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, do any of devices installed in...
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... failsafe default values for user action. F1F010kekyeycacnanbebeusuesded fofrorthtihsisopoepreartaitoino.n. ASUS Express Gate is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from the legend bar to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. This is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Power Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot...
... failsafe default values for user action. F1F010kekyeycacnanbebeusuesded fofrorthtihsisopoepreartaitoino.n. ASUS Express Gate is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from the legend bar to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. This is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Power Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot...
