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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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...the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you are using a Windows 32-bit operating system. Refer to www.asus.com for the AM3/AM2+ CPU models. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list. resolution 2048 x 1536 @ 85Hz * To playback the HD-DVD and ... back panel) (continued on the next page) viii Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB is supported by AM3/AM2+ CPU only. M2A74-AM SE specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage Audio USB AMD® Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ ...
...the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you are using a Windows 32-bit operating system. Refer to www.asus.com for the AM3/AM2+ CPU models. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list. resolution 2048 x 1536 @ 85Hz * To playback the HD-DVD and ... back panel) (continued on the next page) viii Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB is supported by AM3/AM2+ CPU only. 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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Refer to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page ix for buying an ASUS® M2A74-AM SE motherboard! Onboard LED This motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, switch off mode. This is ON, in sleep ...
Refer to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page ix for buying an ASUS® M2A74-AM SE motherboard! Onboard LED This motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, switch off mode. This is ON, in sleep ...
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... goes to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-7 1-1 16. PCIe x16/PCIe x1/PCI slots 1-7 ASUS M2A74-AM SE 1-2 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 1-13 10. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78) Page 1-11 1-12 1-8 11. 1.2 1.2.1 Motherboard overview Motherboard layout Ensure that...
... goes to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-7 1-1 16. PCIe x16/PCIe x1/PCI slots 1-7 ASUS M2A74-AM SE 1-2 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 1-13 10. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78) Page 1-11 1-12 1-8 11. 1.2 1.2.1 Motherboard overview Motherboard layout Ensure that...
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...OCZ2N10662GK DS GB22GB8500C5DC SS GB24GB8500C5QC SS GE22GB1066C5DC SS GE24GB1066C5QC SS F2-8500CL5D-2GBPK DS F2-8500CL5S-1GBPK DS N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 6 N/A 5-5-5-15 5 5 5 N/A 5 5 5 5 5-5-5-15 5-5-5-15 Chip 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...· · · · · • DDR2 1066 is supported by AM3/AM2+ CPU only. • The default DIMM frequency depends on the next page) ASUS M2A74-AM SE 1-4
...OCZ2N10662GK DS GB22GB8500C5DC SS GB24GB8500C5QC SS GE22GB1066C5DC SS GE24GB1066C5QC SS F2-8500CL5D-2GBPK DS F2-8500CL5S-1GBPK DS N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 6 N/A 5-5-5-15 5 5 5 N/A 5 5 5 5 5-5-5-15 5-5-5-15 Chip 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...· · · · · • DDR2 1066 is supported by AM3/AM2+ CPU only. • The default DIMM frequency depends on the next page) ASUS M2A74-AM SE 1-4
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...pair of dual-channel memory configuration. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to install expansion cards. ASUS M2A74-AM SE 1-6 Remove the chassis cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Replace the chassis cover. DDR2-667MHz capability Size... card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that comes with the screw. 6. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the card. 2. SS/DS CL Chip No. Secure the card to do so may cause you may need to use. ...
...pair of dual-channel memory configuration. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to install expansion cards. ASUS M2A74-AM SE 1-6 Remove the chassis cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Replace the chassis cover. DDR2-667MHz capability Size... card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that comes with the screw. 6. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the card. 2. SS/DS CL Chip No. Secure the card to do so may cause you may need to use. ...
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...-8) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power 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 CPU, DRAM...
...-8) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power 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 CPU, DRAM...
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Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. ASUS M2A74-AM SE 1-10 PS/2 Keyboard port. The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with 133MB/s (Ultra DMA133). USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 2.0 ports 3 ...
Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. ASUS M2A74-AM SE 1-10 PS/2 Keyboard port. The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with 133MB/s (Ultra DMA133). USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 2.0 ports 3 ...
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... the back of these connectors, then install the module to the CPU fan connector on the CPU fan connector. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. The USB 2.0 module is not a jumper! Connect the CPU fan cable to a slot opening at +12V. It is purchased separately. ...any of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan cable to the USB connectors. ASUS M2A74-AM SE 1-12 Never connect a 1394 cable to the CPU fan connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 4. Connect...
... the back of these connectors, then install the module to the CPU fan connector on the CPU fan connector. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. The USB 2.0 module is not a jumper! Connect the CPU fan cable to a slot opening at +12V. It is purchased separately. ...any of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan cable to the USB connectors. ASUS M2A74-AM SE 1-12 Never connect a 1394 cable to the CPU fan connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 4. Connect...
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... I /O module that the Front Panel Select item in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for details. ASUS M2A74-AM SE 1-14 The IDE LED lights up when you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. If you want to connect...
... I /O module that the Front Panel Select item in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for details. ASUS M2A74-AM SE 1-14 The IDE LED lights up when you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. If you want to connect...
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...locate the correct file. b. 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 BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select ...the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. 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...
...locate the correct file. b. 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 BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select ...the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. 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...
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... Configuration System Information :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply to most conditions to "Run Setup." This section explains how to configure your... system compatibility and stability. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program when you are for reference only. Use [+] or [-] to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS M2A74-AM SE If you to configure system Time. Select Screen Select Item +-
... Configuration System Information :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply to most conditions to "Run Setup." This section explains how to configure your... system compatibility and stability. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program when you are for reference only. Use [+] or [-] to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS M2A74-AM SE If you to configure system Time. Select Screen Select Item +-
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... 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: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnChip SATA Type [SATA] Allows you to display the sub-menu. When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and...
... 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: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnChip SATA Type [SATA] Allows you to display the sub-menu. When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and...
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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 The valid value is set to auto for safe mode. Configuration options: [Power Saving Mode] [Standard] [+50mv] [+100mv] Hyper Transport Width [Auto] The Hyper Transport...
... 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 The valid value is set to auto for safe mode. Configuration options: [Power Saving Mode] [Standard] [+50mv] [+100mv] Hyper Transport Width [Auto] The Hyper Transport...
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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 C1E Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to enable or disable...
...] 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 C1E Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to enable or disable...
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...: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 APM Configuration Restore on From S5 By Ring [Disabled] Enable or disable RI to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS M2A74-AM SE Detected by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to its working state exactly where it was left off and consumes less power than...
...: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 APM Configuration Restore on From S5 By Ring [Disabled] Enable or disable RI to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS M2A74-AM SE Detected by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to its working state exactly where it was left off and consumes less power than...
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... Device] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM ] [Disabled] 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on the number of at most six letters...the system. From the password box, type a password composed of devices installed in the system. Confirm the password when prompted. 2-14 ASUS M2A74-AM SE The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to ...
... Device] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM ] [Disabled] 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on the number of at most six letters...the system. From the password box, type a password composed of devices installed in the system. Confirm the password when prompted. 2-14 ASUS M2A74-AM SE The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to ...
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... [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. When you to load the optimal or...The Exit menu items allow you press , a confirmation message appears. 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 ASUS EZ Flash 2. Select one of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST)....
... [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. When you to load the optimal or...The Exit menu items allow you press , a confirmation message appears. 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 ASUS EZ Flash 2. Select one of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST)....