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Detailed descriptions of the following symbols used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to help you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the BIOS ...settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the following ...
Detailed descriptions of the following symbols used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to help you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the BIOS ...settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the following ...
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... 1: Product introduction Refer to an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 16. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. 15.
... 1: Product introduction Refer to an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 16. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. 15.
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... or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you intend to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that you use a PSU with ... requirement for your system, refer to install additional devices. ASUS AT3N7A-I 1-11 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. The power supply plugs are for details. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the...
... or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you intend to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that you use a PSU with ... requirement for your system, refer to install additional devices. ASUS AT3N7A-I 1-11 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. The power supply plugs are for details. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the...
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...disk drives and optical disk drives. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector. The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with SATA ODD. &#...8226; 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...
...disk drives and optical disk drives. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector. The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with SATA ODD. &#...8226; 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...
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... module cable to this connector. • We recommend that you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is for details. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that the black wire of each cable matches the ground...pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [HD Audio]. Do ...
... module cable to this connector. • We recommend that you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is for details. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that the black wire of each cable matches the ground...pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [HD Audio]. Do ...
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...detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard... icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista/7...
...detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard... icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista/7...
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... the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system ... can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. ASUS AT3N7A-I 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. • This function supports USB flash disks with motherboard models. Turn on again. When found, the utility ...
... the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system ... can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. ASUS AT3N7A-I 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. • This function supports USB flash disks with motherboard models. Turn on again. When found, the utility ...
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To set your choice. See section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 for user password when accessing the Setup utility. Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. Confirm the password when prompted. Clear User Password Select this item to set to [Setup], BIOS checks for details. 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information Password Check [Setup] When set...
To set your choice. See section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 for user password when accessing the Setup utility. Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. Confirm the password when prompted. Clear User Password Select this item to set to [Setup], BIOS checks for details. 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information Password Check [Setup] When set...
