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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 1-3 1.4.1 Overview 1-3 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-3 1.5 ...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 1-3 1.4.1 Overview 1-3 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-3 1.5 ...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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... card is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. Operation is encouraged to try to Part 15 of electronic products. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed...
... card is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. Operation is encouraged to try to Part 15 of electronic products. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed...
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... information This chapter tells how to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. vi Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a flat and stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using ...How this guide This user guide contains the information you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes...
... information This chapter tells how to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. vi Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a flat and stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using ...How this guide This user guide contains the information you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes...
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...Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page ix for buying an ASUS® M2A74-AM SE motherboard! If any of the items is a reminder that you must shut down... switch off mode. Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you for the list of accessories. Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the system is ON, in sleep ... check the items in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. Onboard LED This motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to avoid touching the ICs on them. • ...
...Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page ix for buying an ASUS® M2A74-AM SE motherboard! If any of the items is a reminder that you must shut down... switch off mode. Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you for the list of accessories. Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the system is ON, in sleep ... check the items in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. Onboard LED This motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to avoid touching the ICs on them. • ...
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... to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. AM2+/AM2 CPU Socket 5. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 1-10 1-10 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-14 1-12 15. PCIe x16/PCIe x1/PCI slots 1-7 ASUS M2A74-AM SE 1-2 Standby power...
... to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. AM2+/AM2 CPU Socket 5. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 1-10 1-10 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-14 1-12 15. PCIe x16/PCIe x1/PCI slots 1-7 ASUS M2A74-AM SE 1-2 Standby power...
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...to the memory address limitation on the 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to 8GB memory modules on this motherboard. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you install 4GB or more memory on... for the single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The motherboard supports up of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and ...
...to the memory address limitation on the 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to 8GB memory modules on this motherboard. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you install 4GB or more memory on... for the single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The motherboard supports up of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and ...
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...4G 512MB 512MB 1G 1G 1G 1G 4G(Kit of 2) 4G(Kit of 2) 2G(Kit of 2) G.SKILL 1G G.SKILL Part No. 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 1G Kingmax...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 Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. SS/DS CL Chip No...
...4G 512MB 512MB 1G 1G 1G 1G 4G(Kit of 2) 4G(Kit of 2) 2G(Kit of 2) G.SKILL 1G G.SKILL Part No. 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 1G Kingmax...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 Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. SS/DS CL Chip No...
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The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Align the card connector ...of dual-channel memory configuration. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Remove the chassis cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Replace the chassis cover. Secure the card to use. 4. Failure to ...the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS M2A74-AM SE 1-6
The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Align the card connector ...of dual-channel memory configuration. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Remove the chassis cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Replace the chassis cover. Secure the card to use. 4. Failure to ...the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS M2A74-AM SE 1-6
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...such as LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This... motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion ...
...such as LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This... motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion ...
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... for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There are three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) - This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • If any device jumper is removed to...
... for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There are three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) - This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • If any device jumper is removed to...
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...NOT forget to connect the CPU fan cable to the USB connectors. It is purchased separately. 5. ASUS M2A74-AM SE 1-12 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. The USB 2.0 module is not a jumper! CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) ... on the CPU fan connector. Connect the CPU fan cable to a slot opening at +12V. DO NOT place a jumper cap on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to any of the system chassis. 4. Connect the USB module cable to 480Mbps connection speed.
...NOT forget to connect the CPU fan cable to the USB connectors. It is purchased separately. 5. ASUS M2A74-AM SE 1-12 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. The USB 2.0 module is not a jumper! CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) ... on the CPU fan connector. Connect the CPU fan cable to a slot opening at +12V. DO NOT place a jumper cap on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to any of the system chassis. 4. Connect the USB module cable to 480Mbps connection speed.
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... 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). Refer to your computer. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD 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 drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install ...
... 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). Refer to your computer. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD 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 drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install ...
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...site, select the BIOS version you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Follow the onscreen instructions to get all Windows® applications before you need to restore the BIOS ...8226; This utility is available in the Support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the future. Installing ASUS Update: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to download then click Next. Always update the utility to complete the installation. Click...
...site, select the BIOS version you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Follow the onscreen instructions to get all Windows® applications before you need to restore the BIOS ...8226; This utility is available in the Support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the future. Installing ASUS Update: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to download then click Next. Always update the utility to complete the installation. Click...
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...process. Completed. The device size should be the latest BIOS version for CD-ROM... Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard Support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it and starts erasing the corrupted BIOS file... disk containing the BIOS file to the SATA1/2 connector; Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Start Erasing... The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the Support DVD...
...process. Completed. The device size should be the latest BIOS version for CD-ROM... Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard Support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it and starts erasing the corrupted BIOS file... disk containing the BIOS file to the SATA1/2 connector; Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Start Erasing... The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the Support DVD...
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... the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the following procedures: • Restart using this motherboard apply to most conditions to enter Setup after changing any of the basic system information. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools... Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS M2A74-AM SE If you want to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after POST, reboot the system by doing any BIOS settings, load the default...
... the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the following procedures: • Restart using this motherboard apply to most conditions to enter Setup after changing any of the basic system information. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools... Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS M2A74-AM SE If you want to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after POST, reboot the system by doing any BIOS settings, load the default...
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...drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you set to generate a wake event. Select Ignored if you do not wish to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to generate a wake event. When this item is not connected to...Monitor Configuration CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select an item then press to change the system boot options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Voltage, ...
...drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you set to generate a wake event. Select Ignored if you do not wish to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to generate a wake event. When this item is not connected to...Monitor Configuration CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select an item then press to change the system boot options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Voltage, ...