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...OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. E4488 First Edition V1 February 2009 Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN... IT. or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ...
...OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. E4488 First Edition V1 February 2009 Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN... IT. or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ...
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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 ...1.8.1 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 1-3 ...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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M2A74-AM SE specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage Audio USB AMD® Phenom™ X4... technology Supports up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at HT1 (1000MHz). ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you install a total memory of 256MB Supports RGB with Phenom™... 1066/800/667MHz memory modules Supports up to 95W CPU * Due to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list. Refer to www.asus.com for the AM3/AM2+ CPU models. ** Refer to the chipset limitation,...
M2A74-AM SE specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage Audio USB AMD® Phenom™ X4... technology Supports up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at HT1 (1000MHz). ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you install a total memory of 256MB Supports RGB with Phenom™... 1066/800/667MHz memory modules Supports up to 95W CPU * Due to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list. Refer to www.asus.com for the AM3/AM2+ CPU models. ** Refer to the chipset limitation,...
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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... 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 x 19.3cm) *Specifications are subject to change without ...
...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... 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 x 19.3cm) *Specifications are subject to change without ...
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...ON the computer. 4. Keep the cap on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or 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; The onboard button ... CMOS, which include system setup information 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...
...ON the computer. 4. Keep the cap on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or 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; The onboard button ... CMOS, which include system setup information 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...
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... Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with 133MB/s (Ultra DMA133). ASUS M2A74-AM SE 1-10 This 15-pin port is for pointing devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD...
... Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with 133MB/s (Ultra DMA133). ASUS M2A74-AM SE 1-10 This 15-pin port is for pointing devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD...
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... CPU fan connector. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with the USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at the back of the system chassis. Never...12V. It is purchased separately. 5. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS M2A74-AM SE 1-12 CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) The CPU fan connector supports cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the connector....
... CPU fan connector. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with the USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at the back of the system chassis. Never...12V. It is purchased separately. 5. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS M2A74-AM SE 1-12 CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) The CPU fan connector supports cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the connector....
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...Chapter 1: Product introduction The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, make sure that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply ... 300 W. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. The speaker allows you intend to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; 6. otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is...
...Chapter 1: Product introduction The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, make sure that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply ... 300 W. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. The speaker allows you intend to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; 6. otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is...
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..., or MO drive. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Select a device item then press to display the IDE device information. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. These values are not user-configurable. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode...
..., or MO drive. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Select a device item then press to display the IDE device information. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. These values are not user-configurable. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode...
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...: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnChip SATA Type [SATA] Allows you an overview of the general system specifications. 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 Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [SATA...
...: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnChip SATA Type [SATA] Allows you an overview of the general system specifications. 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 Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [SATA...
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In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). The system can be used for system suspend. Configuration options: [Power On] [Power Off] [Last State] Power on From S5 By Ring... you to display the configuration options. When signaled by OS. 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to be off . [Auto] - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS M2A74-AM SE In S3 sleep state, the system appears to add additional tables as per Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications.
In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). The system can be used for system suspend. Configuration options: [Power On] [Power Off] [Last State] Power on From S5 By Ring... you to display the configuration options. When signaled by OS. 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to be off . [Auto] - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS M2A74-AM SE In S3 sleep state, the system appears to add additional tables as per Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications.