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Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi M2A74-AM SE 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...1-15 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-15 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-15 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 iii
Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi M2A74-AM SE 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...1-15 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-15 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-15 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 iii
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.../s Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM slots support unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR2 1066/800/667MHz memory modules Supports up to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you are using a Windows 32-bit operating system. Hence, a total installed memory... 95W CPU * Due to the chipset limitation, the AM3/AM2+ CPU runs at the back panel) (continued on the next page) viii M2A74-AM SE specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage Audio USB AMD® Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™...
.../s Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM slots support unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR2 1066/800/667MHz memory modules Supports up to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you are using a Windows 32-bit operating system. Hence, a total installed memory... 95W CPU * Due to the chipset limitation, the AM3/AM2+ CPU runs at the back panel) (continued on the next page) viii M2A74-AM SE specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage Audio USB AMD® Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™...
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M2A74-AM SE specifications summary LAN ASUS overclocking features Other features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form Factor PCIe 10/100 LAN SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200MHz to 550MHz at 1MHz increment Adjustable DRAM voltage ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-FAN ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS....0a 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield User Manual Drivers ASUS LiveUpdate Utility ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.6 in (24.4cm ...
M2A74-AM SE specifications summary LAN ASUS overclocking features Other features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form Factor PCIe 10/100 LAN SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200MHz to 550MHz at 1MHz increment Adjustable DRAM voltage ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-FAN ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS....0a 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield User Manual Drivers ASUS LiveUpdate Utility ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.6 in (24.4cm ...
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..., place it , check the items in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. Refer to page ix for buying an ASUS® M2A74-AM SE motherboard! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. If any of...
..., place it , check the items in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. Refer to page ix for buying an ASUS® M2A74-AM SE motherboard! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. If any of...
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.... System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-14 1-3 13. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78) Page 1-11 1-12 1-8 11. PCIe x16/PCIe x1/PCI slots 1-7 ASUS M2A74-AM SE 1-2 USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-8) 4.
.... System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-14 1-3 13. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78) Page 1-11 1-12 1-8 11. PCIe x16/PCIe x1/PCI slots 1-7 ASUS M2A74-AM SE 1-2 USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-8) 4.
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... on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is supported by AM3/AM2+ CPU only. • The default DIMM frequency depends on the next page) ASUS M2A74-AM SE 1-4 M2A74-AM SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size Vendor 512MB Kingston 512MB Kingston 512MB Kingston 1G Kingston 1G Kingston 1G Kingston 1G Qimonda...
... on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is supported by AM3/AM2+ CPU only. • The default DIMM frequency depends on the next page) ASUS M2A74-AM SE 1-4 M2A74-AM SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size Vendor 512MB Kingston 512MB Kingston 512MB Kingston 1G Kingston 1G Kingston 1G Kingston 1G Qimonda...
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... configuration. Remove the chassis cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Secure the card to do so may need to use. 4. ASUS M2A74-AM SE 1-6 SS/DS CL Chip No. Failure to the chassis with the screw. 6. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you physical injury and damage motherboard... latest QVL. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you intend to install expansion cards. DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the card. 2.
... configuration. Remove the chassis cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Secure the card to do so may need to use. 4. ASUS M2A74-AM SE 1-6 SS/DS CL Chip No. Failure to the chassis with the screw. 6. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you physical injury and damage motherboard... latest QVL. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you intend to install expansion cards. DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the card. 2.
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... on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; For system failure due to default values. 2. Set to +5VSB to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS M2A74-AM SE 1-8 After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to wake up...
... on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; For system failure due to default values. 2. Set to +5VSB to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS M2A74-AM SE 1-8 After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to wake up...
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... connect to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 7. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. PS/2 Keyboard port. ASUS M2A74-AM SE 1-10 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Install the Windows®...
... connect to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 7. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. PS/2 Keyboard port. ASUS M2A74-AM SE 1-10 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Install the Windows®...
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... the CPU fan cable to 480Mbps connection speed. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) The CPU fan connector supports cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26....64W max.) at the back of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at +12V. The USB 2.0 module is not a jumper! 4. ASUS M2A74-AM SE 1-12 Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis.
... the CPU fan cable to 480Mbps connection speed. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) The CPU fan connector supports cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26....64W max.) at the back of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at +12V. The USB 2.0 module is not a jumper! 4. ASUS M2A74-AM SE 1-12 Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis.
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... to this connector. If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to the HDD. • Power/Soft-off the system power. 9. ASUS M2A74-AM SE 1-14 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector, set to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system ON or puts the...
... to this connector. If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to the HDD. • Power/Soft-off the system power. 9. ASUS M2A74-AM SE 1-14 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector, set to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system ON or puts the...
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...BIOS file from a file, then click Next. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M2A74-AM SE When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating process and automatically reboots the system when done. • Only a USB... Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.27 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M2A74-AM SE VER: 0203 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 02/05/2009 Update ROM ...
...BIOS file from a file, then click Next. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M2A74-AM SE When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating process and automatically reboots the system when done. • Only a USB... Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.27 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M2A74-AM SE VER: 0203 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 02/05/2009 Update ROM ...
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...you always shut down procedure. • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to configure your data or...Information :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS M2A74-AM SE Change Field Tab Select Field 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] ...
...you always shut down procedure. • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to configure your data or...Information :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS M2A74-AM SE Change Field Tab Select Field 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] ...
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... this menu. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-6 ASUS M2A74-AM SE When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to display the sub-menu. Select an item then press to the device occurs one...
... this menu. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-6 ASUS M2A74-AM SE When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to display the sub-menu. Select an item then press to the device occurs one...
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... options: [Auto] [2-4 CLK] [3-5 CLK] TRAS [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] ~ [18 CLK] TRC [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] tWR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] ~ [6 CLK] 2-8 ASUS M2A74-AM SE Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears only when the PCIE Overclocking item is set to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following sub...
... options: [Auto] [2-4 CLK] [3-5 CLK] TRAS [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] ~ [18 CLK] TRC [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] tWR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] ~ [6 CLK] 2-8 ASUS M2A74-AM SE Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears only when the PCIE Overclocking item is set to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following sub...
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...] Power Down Enable [Enabled] Enables or disables the DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4][2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] 2-10 ASUS M2A74-AM SE NorthBridge Configuration Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [PCIE/IGFX/PCI] [PCI/PCIE/IGFX] [IGFX/PCIE...
...] Power Down Enable [Enabled] Enables or disables the DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4][2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] 2-10 ASUS M2A74-AM SE NorthBridge Configuration Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [PCIE/IGFX/PCI] [PCI/PCIE/IGFX] [IGFX/PCIE...
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... Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in a low power mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS M2A74-AM SE Select an item then press to its working state exactly where it was left off and consumes less power than in the Application-Specific Integrated...
... Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in a low power mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS M2A74-AM SE Select an item then press to its working state exactly where it was left off and consumes less power than in the Application-Specific Integrated...
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... display mode for the F1 key to select the power-on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. After you to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [...Enabled] Enabling this item to set a password, this item to [Enabled] to boot the system. Confirm the password when prompted. 2-14 ASUS M2A74-AM SE 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. Change Supervisor Password Select ...
... display mode for the F1 key to select the power-on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. After you to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [...Enabled] Enabling this item to set a password, this item to [Enabled] to boot the system. Confirm the password when prompted. 2-14 ASUS M2A74-AM SE 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. Change Supervisor Password Select ...
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... Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the options from this menu or from the legend bar to exit. 2-16 ASUS M2A74-AM SE This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8 Exit menu The Exit... Power-On Self‑Test (POST). When you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for this menu. 2.7 Tools menu Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit AI NET2 Press ENTER to run...
... Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the options from this menu or from the legend bar to exit. 2-16 ASUS M2A74-AM SE This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8 Exit menu The Exit... Power-On Self‑Test (POST). When you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for this menu. 2.7 Tools menu Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit AI NET2 Press ENTER to run...