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... 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 ...Internal connectors 1-10 1.8 Software support 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...
... 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 ...Internal connectors 1-10 1.8 Software support 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...
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...174; Vista only) ALC662 High Definition Audio 6-channel CODEC Supports Jack-detect and Multi-streaming 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 AMD® CPU support list. Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB or ...ECC and non-ECC DDR2 1066/800/667MHz memory modules Supports up to 95W CPU * Due to 8GB system memory * DDR2 1066 is recommended if you install a total memory of less than 3GB. M2A74-AM SE specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage Audio ...
...174; Vista only) ALC662 High Definition Audio 6-channel CODEC Supports Jack-detect and Multi-streaming 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 AMD® CPU support list. Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB or ...ECC and non-ECC DDR2 1066/800/667MHz memory modules Supports up to 95W CPU * Due to 8GB system memory * DDR2 1066 is recommended if you install a total memory of less than 3GB. M2A74-AM SE specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage Audio ...
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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 MyLogo 2 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse...
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 MyLogo 2 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse...
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...; Opteron™ processors. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is not compatible with a CPU socket designed for the single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (.... 1-3 Chapter 1: Product introduction Install a maximum of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. The motherboard supports up of the following: - You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Do not install an Opteron™ processor on...
...; Opteron™ processors. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is not compatible with a CPU socket designed for the single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (.... 1-3 Chapter 1: Product introduction Install a maximum of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. The motherboard supports up of the following: - You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Do not install an Opteron™ processor on...
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...Package 5 Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package 5 HY5PS12821CFP-S5 5 HY5PS12821CFPS5 N/A KKA8FF1XF-JFS-25A N/A KKB8FFBXF-CFA-25U N/A KKB8FFBXF-CFA-25U DIMM socket support Chip Brand A* B* Kingston · · Kingston · · Elpida · · Kingston · · Elpida · ·...; · · · • DDR2 1066 is supported by AM3/AM2+ CPU only. • The default DIMM frequency depends on the next page) ASUS M2A74-AM SE 1-4 SS/DS CL Chip No. M2A74-AM SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size Vendor 512MB...
...Package 5 Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package 5 HY5PS12821CFP-S5 5 HY5PS12821CFPS5 N/A KKA8FF1XF-JFS-25A N/A KKB8FFBXF-CFA-25U N/A KKB8FFBXF-CFA-25U DIMM socket support Chip Brand A* B* Kingston · · Kingston · · Elpida · · Kingston · · Elpida · ·...; · · · • DDR2 1066 is supported by AM3/AM2+ CPU only. • The default DIMM frequency depends on the next page) ASUS M2A74-AM SE 1-4 SS/DS CL Chip No. M2A74-AM SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size Vendor 512MB...
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...! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS M2A74-AM SE 1-12 These USB connectors comply with the USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. DO...
...! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS M2A74-AM SE 1-12 These USB connectors comply with the USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. DO...
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... When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnChip SATA Type [SATA] Allows you to configure your SATA device...disables OnChip SATA Channel. 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] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options:...
... When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnChip SATA Type [SATA] Allows you to configure your SATA device...disables OnChip SATA Channel. 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] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options:...