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Contents Contents...iii Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M3A-H/HDMI specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features 1-5 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features 1-7 1.4 Before you proceed 1-8 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-9 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-9 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-10 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-10 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-11 1.6.1 Installing...
Contents Contents...iii Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M3A-H/HDMI specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features 1-5 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features 1-7 1.4 Before you proceed 1-8 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-9 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-9 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-10 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-10 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-11 1.6.1 Installing...
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Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, make sure all cables are ... electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord.
Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, make sure all cables are ... electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord.
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...optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. 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. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not...dealer. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to perform when ...
...optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. 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. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not...dealer. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to perform when ...
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Chapter 1: 1Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
Chapter 1: 1Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
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Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M3A-H/HDMI motherboard Serial ATA signal and power cable Ultra DMA 133/100 cable Floppy disk drive cable 1 x Q-shield 1 x HDMI to DVI Convertor 2 in 1 Q-connector ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items...
Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M3A-H/HDMI motherboard Serial ATA signal and power cable Ultra DMA 133/100 cable Floppy disk drive cable 1 x Q-shield 1 x HDMI to DVI Convertor 2 in 1 Q-connector ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items...
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...8482; Technology. AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. AMD.... ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-3 This is optimized with AMD®'s latest AM2+ and multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. It is in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and...
...8482; Technology. AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. AMD.... ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-3 This is optimized with AMD®'s latest AM2+ and multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. It is in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and...
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...the AM2+ CPUs only. See page 1-27 for high-speed data retrieval and save. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard disk drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling... convenient connectivity to enhance 3D graphics performance. PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for the Hybrid Crossfire selected GPUs. It allows digital audio transferring without converting it to www.asus. Refer to analog format, and therefore well preserves signal quality....
...the AM2+ CPUs only. See page 1-27 for high-speed data retrieval and save. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard disk drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling... convenient connectivity to enhance 3D graphics performance. PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for the Hybrid Crossfire selected GPUs. It allows digital audio transferring without converting it to www.asus. Refer to analog format, and therefore well preserves signal quality....
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... convenient and easy to boot up your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you want! Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Visit www.asus.com for details. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without entering Windows. With ...IDE mode) connected 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. ASUS Express Gate Lite Just 5 seconds to install. The BIOS ...
... convenient and easy to boot up your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you want! Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Visit www.asus.com for details. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without entering Windows. With ...IDE mode) connected 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. ASUS Express Gate Lite Just 5 seconds to install. The BIOS ...
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... speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02V steps to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-7 AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to achieve the most...
... speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02V steps to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-7 AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to achieve the most...
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... damaging them due to static electricity • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. M3A-H/HDMI ® SB_PWR M3A-H/HDMI Onboard LED ON OFF Standy Power Powered Off 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that...
... damaging them due to static electricity • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. M3A-H/HDMI ® SB_PWR M3A-H/HDMI Onboard LED ON OFF Standy Power Powered Off 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that...
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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 module) DDR DIMM_A2 (64bit, ..., 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 module) DDR DIMM_A2 (64bit, ..., 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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1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis M3A-H/HDMI ® 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis M3A-H/HDMI ® 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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... sure you use a CPU is lifted up to a 90°-100° angle. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-11 Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU ...To install a CPU. 1. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM2+/AM2 socket designed for the AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors...
... sure you use a CPU is lifted up to a 90°-100° angle. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-11 Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU ...To install a CPU. 1. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM2+/AM2 socket designed for the AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors...
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... FAN PWR GND M3A-H/HDMI ® M3A-H/HDMI CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Connect the CPU...
... FAN PWR GND M3A-H/HDMI ® M3A-H/HDMI CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Connect the CPU...
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... and fan assembly. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink on... the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-13
... and fan assembly. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink on... the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-13
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... DDR DIMM socket. Single-Channel - - Populated Dual-channel (2) Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - - - Populated ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-15 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: M3A-H/HDMI ® M3A-H/HDMI 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 Memory... Dual-channel (1) Populated - DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
... DDR DIMM socket. Single-Channel - - Populated Dual-channel (2) Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - - - Populated ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-15 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: M3A-H/HDMI ® M3A-H/HDMI 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 Memory... Dual-channel (1) Populated - DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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...users the benefit of memory space for third party comments on this issue: http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/4GB_Rev1.pdf http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-016594.htm This motherboard can support 4 GB physical memory on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP ...Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition M3A-H/HDMI Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066 MHz capability...
...users the benefit of memory space for third party comments on this issue: http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/4GB_Rev1.pdf http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-016594.htm This motherboard can support 4 GB physical memory on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP ...Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition M3A-H/HDMI Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066 MHz capability...
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Single-sided DS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2 QVL. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-19 CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. 512MB 1GB 2GB 512MB 512MB 1GB 512MB Super Talent Super Talent NANYA NANYA PSC PSC TwinMOS ...-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. M3A-H/HDMI Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability (continued) Size Vendor Chip No.
Single-sided DS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2 QVL. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-19 CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. 512MB 1GB 2GB 512MB 512MB 1GB 512MB Super Talent Super Talent NANYA NANYA PSC PSC TwinMOS ...-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. M3A-H/HDMI Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability (continued) Size Vendor Chip No.
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... the DIMM from the socket. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3 2. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so may cause severe damage...
... the DIMM from the socket. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3 2. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so may cause severe damage...