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Contents 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-28 Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-3 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-4 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS Update utility 2-7 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-10 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-11 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-11 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-11 2.2.4 Menu items 2-12 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-12 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-12 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-12 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-...
Contents 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-28 Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-3 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-4 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS Update utility 2-7 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-10 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-11 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-11 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-11 2.2.4 Menu items 2-12 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-12 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-12 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-12 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-...
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... and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. viii How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added...
... and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. viii How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added...
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xii M3A-H/HDMI specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial) 1 x HDMI Out 1 x D-Sub 1 x LAN (RJ-45) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel audio I/O Internal I/O connectors 4 x USB connectors support additional 8 ... x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2 Support DVD contents Drivers Express Gate Lite ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update AMD AOD Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) Form factor ATX form...
xii M3A-H/HDMI specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial) 1 x HDMI Out 1 x D-Sub 1 x LAN (RJ-45) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel audio I/O Internal I/O connectors 4 x USB connectors support additional 8 ... x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2 Support DVD contents Drivers Express Gate Lite ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update AMD AOD Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) Form factor ATX form...
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... 1-4 only. See page 1-36 for details. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction You can be stored in the BIOS to [IDE] before installing and using ASUS Express Gate Lite. • Currently, ASUS Express Gate Lite DOES NOT support PATA IDE HDDs. Profile that allows users to the motherboard. Set the SATA... settings. See pages 2-40 and 3-10 for future BIOS and Express Gate Lite software updates. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up , the ASUS Express Gate Lite allows you to instantly surf the Internet...
... 1-4 only. See page 1-36 for details. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction You can be stored in the BIOS to [IDE] before installing and using ASUS Express Gate Lite. • Currently, ASUS Express Gate Lite DOES NOT support PATA IDE HDDs. Profile that allows users to the motherboard. Set the SATA... settings. See pages 2-40 and 3-10 for future BIOS and Express Gate Lite software updates. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up , the ASUS Express Gate Lite allows you to instantly surf the Internet...
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... Probe II, you can easily monitor the critical components of the computer. feature of booting the BIOS. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-7 eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to overclocking. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. Update your screen. ... customized overclocking configuration. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. When using an OS-based flash utility. Simply press the ...
... Probe II, you can easily monitor the critical components of the computer. feature of booting the BIOS. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-7 eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to overclocking. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. Update your screen. ... customized overclocking configuration. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. When using an OS-based flash utility. Simply press the ...
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ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-9 1.5 1.5.1 Motherboard overview Motherboard layout 21.8cm (8.6in) KBMS USB34 KBPWR USBPW1-4 CPU_FAN SPDIF_O1 DDR DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin ..., 240-pin module) 30.5cm (12.0in) SOCKET AM2 VGA_HDMI LAN1_USB12 PRI_IDE AUDIO Lithium Cell CMOS Power ATX12V Attansic L1 CHA_FAN1 AMD 780G COM1 PCIEX1_1 M3A-H/HDMI ® PCIEX16_1 EATXPWR Super I/O PCIEX1_2 ICS PCI1 AMD SB700 PWR_FAN SB_PWR PCI2 ALC1200 AAFP SPDIF_OUT CD FLOPPY PCI3 CLRTC SATA1 SATA2 USB1112 USBPW9-12...
ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-9 1.5 1.5.1 Motherboard overview Motherboard layout 21.8cm (8.6in) KBMS USB34 KBPWR USBPW1-4 CPU_FAN SPDIF_O1 DDR DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin ..., 240-pin module) 30.5cm (12.0in) SOCKET AM2 VGA_HDMI LAN1_USB12 PRI_IDE AUDIO Lithium Cell CMOS Power ATX12V Attansic L1 CHA_FAN1 AMD 780G COM1 PCIEX1_1 M3A-H/HDMI ® PCIEX16_1 EATXPWR Super I/O PCIEX1_2 ICS PCI1 AMD SB700 PWR_FAN SB_PWR PCI2 ALC1200 AAFP SPDIF_OUT CD FLOPPY PCI3 CLRTC SATA1 SATA2 USB1112 USBPW9-12...
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... slot that you intend to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Secure the card ... hardware settings for the expansion card. Failure to do so may need to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-21
... slot that you intend to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Secure the card ... hardware settings for the expansion card. Failure to do so may need to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-21
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... ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear RTC (Default) M3A-H/HDMI Clear RTC RAM • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which...) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the...
... ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear RTC (Default) M3A-H/HDMI Clear RTC RAM • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which...) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the...
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USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M3A-H/HDMI ® USBPW9-12 USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V (Default) M3A-H/HDMI USB device wake-up +5VSB • The USB device wake-up the computer when you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. The USBPW5-8 and USBPW9-12 jumpers are for the...) This jumper allows you can supply at least 500 mA on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M3A-H/HDMI ® M3A-H/HDMI Keyboard power setting ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-25
USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M3A-H/HDMI ® USBPW9-12 USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V (Default) M3A-H/HDMI USB device wake-up +5VSB • The USB device wake-up the computer when you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. The USBPW5-8 and USBPW9-12 jumpers are for the...) This jumper allows you can supply at least 500 mA on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M3A-H/HDMI ® M3A-H/HDMI Keyboard power setting ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-25
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...SATA signal cable to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND M3A-H/HDMI ® GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND SATA3 SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND SATA4 SATA5 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND ... set using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10, refer to the RAID manual in the BIOS to [RAID]. right angle side 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction
...SATA signal cable to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND M3A-H/HDMI ® GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND SATA3 SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND SATA4 SATA5 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND ... set using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10, refer to the RAID manual in the BIOS to [RAID]. right angle side 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... Support Type item in the BIOS is for details. Connect one end of the system chassis. See page 2-28 for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [AC97]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to this connector. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-33 if you want... to connect an AC`97 front panel audio module to [HD Audio]; GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC M3A-H/HDMI ® AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line ...
... Support Type item in the BIOS is for details. Connect one end of the system chassis. See page 2-28 for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [AC97]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to this connector. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-33 if you want... to connect an AC`97 front panel audio module to [HD Audio]; GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC M3A-H/HDMI ® AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line ...
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... up when you to this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • Power/Soft-off the system power. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-35 The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on... the BIOS settings. PWR Ground Reset Ground IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply M3A-H/HDMI System panel connector • System power LED This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The...
... up when you to this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • Power/Soft-off the system power. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-35 The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on... the BIOS settings. PWR Ground Reset Ground IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply M3A-H/HDMI System panel connector • System power LED This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The...
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Chapter 2 2 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Chapter 2 2 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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... a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support DVD during POST.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities...
... a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support DVD during POST.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities...
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b. b. e. Windows® Vista environment a. d. Click Start from the format options field, then click Start. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-3 Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. c. Click Start. 2. Windows® XP ...Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. c. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Windows® XP environment a. b. DOS environment a. Click from the menu, then ...
b. b. e. Windows® Vista environment a. d. Click Start from the format options field, then click Start. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-3 Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. c. Click Start. 2. Windows® XP ...Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. c. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Windows® XP environment a. b. DOS environment a. Click from the menu, then ...
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... Current ROM BOARD: M3A-H/HDMI VER: 0109 DATE: 02/14/08 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the ... select EZ Flash 2 and press to prevent system boot failure! 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup When the correct BIOS file is found . 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and...
... Current ROM BOARD: M3A-H/HDMI VER: 0109 DATE: 02/14/08 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the ... select EZ Flash 2 and press to prevent system boot failure! 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup When the correct BIOS file is found . 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and...
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....07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading flash ..... ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-5 All rights reserved. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is not write-protected...
....07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading flash ..... ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-5 All rights reserved. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is not write-protected...
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...the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. done Verifying flash .... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. WARNING!! Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot... failure! 5. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy...
...the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. done Verifying flash .... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. WARNING!! Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot... failure! 5. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy...
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... or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you to your system. This utility is available in the optical drive. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-7 2.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard...
... or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you to your system. This utility is available in the optical drive. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-7 2.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard...
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Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from 3. click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Click Next. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from 3. click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Click Next. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup