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Contents Notices...v Safety information 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 ... 1-16 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.3 Main menu 2-4 2.3.1 System Time 2-5 2.3.2 System Date 2-5 ...
Contents Notices...v Safety information 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 ... 1-16 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.3 Main menu 2-4 2.3.1 System Time 2-5 2.3.2 System Date 2-5 ...
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... the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to select. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+).... Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are not part of the BIOS parameters are also provided. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Example: ++ vii IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to...
... the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to select. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+).... Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are not part of the BIOS parameters are also provided. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Example: ++ vii IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to...
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...resolution up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 8 ports at back panel) 3700 ± 600 RPM ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS Express Gate (continued on the next page) viii resolution up to 1920 x 1200 x 32 Bpp @60Hz Dual VGA output ...more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. 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®...
...resolution up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 8 ports at back panel) 3700 ± 600 RPM ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS Express Gate (continued on the next page) viii resolution up to 1920 x 1200 x 32 Bpp @60Hz Dual VGA output ...more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. 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®...
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AT3N7A-I specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors BIOS features Accessories Support DVD contents Form Factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x Bluetooth adapter 1 x eSATA port 2 x S/PDIF out ports (Optical & Coaxial) 1 x VGA port 1 x HDMI port 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 ITX form factor: 6.75 in x 6.75 in (17.1cm x 17.1cm) *Specifications are ...
AT3N7A-I specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors BIOS features Accessories Support DVD contents Form Factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x Bluetooth adapter 1 x eSATA port 2 x S/PDIF out ports (Optical & Coaxial) 1 x VGA port 1 x HDMI port 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 ITX form factor: 6.75 in x 6.75 in (17.1cm x 17.1cm) *Specifications are ...
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... . ASUS AT3N7A-I 1-7 Failure to do so may need to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS...
... . ASUS AT3N7A-I 1-7 Failure to do so may need to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS...
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... cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. 1.6 Jumpers 1. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to...
... cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. 1.6 Jumpers 1. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to...
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... Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Ensure the audio device of the audio ports in the BIOS to configure the settings. 12. This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for the function of...
... Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Ensure the audio device of the audio ports in the BIOS to configure the settings. 12. This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for the function of...
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... set using these connectors, set . • Due to Windows® XP limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive. • The motherboard does not support installing Windows® XP OS with SATA ODD under RAID/AHCI mode. • You need to copy RAID driver to [RAID Mode... with SATA ODD. • For more details on RAID/AHCI, refer to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS to other media such as a USB flash disk and load RAID driver during installing Windows® Vista OS with the Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. You...
... set using these connectors, set . • Due to Windows® XP limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive. • The motherboard does not support installing Windows® XP OS with SATA ODD under RAID/AHCI mode. • You need to copy RAID driver to [RAID Mode... with SATA ODD. • For more details on RAID/AHCI, refer to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS to other media such as a USB flash disk and load RAID driver during installing Windows® Vista OS with the Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. You...
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... the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! 6. By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS setup to this connector is for details. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this...want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector to [AC97]. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! See section 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD...
... the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! 6. By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS setup to this connector is for details. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this...want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector to [AC97]. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! See section 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD...
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...mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power LED. ASUS AT3N7A-I 1-15 System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin...Activity LED cable to this connector. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button ...
...mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power LED. ASUS AT3N7A-I 1-15 System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin...Activity LED cable to this connector. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button ...
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... in the support DVD that allows you wish to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. ASUS AT3N7A-I 2-1 Place the support DVD in the future. Click the Utilities tab...
... in the support DVD that allows you wish to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. ASUS AT3N7A-I 2-1 Place the support DVD in the future. Click the Utilities tab...
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... when done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.38 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: AT3N7A-I VER: 0210 (H:00 B:05.... Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Updating from the ...
... when done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.38 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: AT3N7A-I VER: 0210 (H:00 B:05.... Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Updating from the ...
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...may not be the latest version. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. ASUS AT3N7A-I 2-3 • This function supports USB flash disks with motherboard models. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability. Turn on again. Turn off ... Exit menu. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS 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. •...
...may not be the latest version. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. ASUS AT3N7A-I 2-3 • This function supports USB flash disks with motherboard models. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability. Turn on again. Turn off ... Exit menu. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS 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. •...
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...or system. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply for most conditions to always shut down the system ...8226; Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, ...
...or system. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply for most conditions to always shut down the system ...8226; Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, ...
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... enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra ...not user-configurable. Select CDROM if you to set the system date. 2.3.3 SATA 1~3, ESATA While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS AT3N7A-I 2-5
... enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra ...not user-configurable. Select CDROM if you to set the system date. 2.3.3 SATA 1~3, ESATA While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS AT3N7A-I 2-5
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...] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you set the OnChip SATA mode. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Select an item then press if you to set the OnChip SATA Controller item to... options: [SATA Mode] [RAID Mode] [AHCI Mode] Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu allow you to configure the item. 2.3.4 Storage Configuration The items in this menu. Take caution when...
...] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you set the OnChip SATA mode. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Select an item then press if you to set the OnChip SATA Controller item to... options: [SATA Mode] [RAID Mode] [AHCI Mode] Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu allow you to configure the item. 2.3.4 Storage Configuration The items in this menu. Take caution when...
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... Threading Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.0V] [1.05V] ASUS AT3N7A-I 2-7 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.2 JumperFree Configuration The items in this item to [Enabled] for legacy operating system such as ...[Disabled] for safe mode. iGPU OverClock [450] Allows you set this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. 2.4.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. ...
... Threading Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.0V] [1.05V] ASUS AT3N7A-I 2-7 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.2 JumperFree Configuration The items in this item to [Enabled] for legacy operating system such as ...[Disabled] for safe mode. iGPU OverClock [450] Allows you set this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. 2.4.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. ...
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CPU Vcore Over Voltage Control [Auto] Sets the CPU Vcore over voltage. Configuration options: [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] [Disabled] 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Auto] [+100mV] Memory Timings [Auto] Sets the memory timings. tCL (CAS Latency) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [5] [6] [7] tRCD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] tRP [...
CPU Vcore Over Voltage Control [Auto] Sets the CPU Vcore over voltage. Configuration options: [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] [Disabled] 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Auto] [+100mV] Memory Timings [Auto] Sets the memory timings. tCL (CAS Latency) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [5] [6] [7] tRCD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] tRP [...
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... device or event, the system resumes to select the emulation type. When signaled by OS. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to initialize. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM ...Yes] and if you to change the settings for the USB storage device to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in a low power mode. When set the maximum time that the BIOS waits for the Advanced Power Management (APM). The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel ...
... device or event, the system resumes to select the emulation type. When signaled by OS. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to initialize. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM ...Yes] and if you to change the settings for the USB storage device to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in a low power mode. When set the maximum time that the BIOS waits for the Advanced Power Management (APM). The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel ...
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... for option ROM. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of the following: • Press when ASUS Logo appears. • Press after POST. 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to display the ... Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Select an item then press to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to change the system boot options. 2.6 Boot menu The...
... for option ROM. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of the following: • Press when ASUS Logo appears. • Press after POST. 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to display the ... Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Select an item then press to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to change the system boot options. 2.6 Boot menu The...