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... menu 2-42 Chapter 3 Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support DVD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support DVD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-6 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-7 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.2.7 Other information 3-8 3.3 ASUS Express Gate Lite 3-10 Contents 2.5 Power menu 2-31 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-31 2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 2-31 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-31 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support 2-31 2.5.5 APM Configuration...
... menu 2-42 Chapter 3 Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support DVD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support DVD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-6 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-7 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.2.7 Other information 3-8 3.3 ASUS Express Gate Lite 3-10 Contents 2.5 Power menu 2-31 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-31 2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 2-31 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-31 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support 2-31 2.5.5 APM Configuration...
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...ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support...describes the contents of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings ...
...ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support...describes the contents of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings ...
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...;�o�rt�e�d��C��P�U� models and the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10, OpenGL 2.0, Pixel Shader 4.0 - Coaxial�S�/�P�D��I�F��...next page) AMD® integrated graphics - Supports HDMI™ Technology (HDCP compliant) with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1200 (1080P) - Supports D-Sub with max. Maximum shared memory of the AM2+ CPUs only. M3A-H/HDMI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA...
...;�o�rt�e�d��C��P�U� models and the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10, OpenGL 2.0, Pixel Shader 4.0 - Coaxial�S�/�P�D��I�F��...next page) AMD® integrated graphics - Supports HDMI™ Technology (HDCP compliant) with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1200 (1080P) - Supports D-Sub with max. Maximum shared memory of the AM2+ CPUs only. M3A-H/HDMI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA...
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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 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE ... 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 factor: 12 in x...
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 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE ... 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 factor: 12 in x...
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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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... items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M3A-H/HDMI motherboard! 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... or missing, contact your retailer. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in 1 Q-connector ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of...
... items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M3A-H/HDMI motherboard! 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... or missing, contact your retailer. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in 1 Q-connector ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of...
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.... See page 1-11 for details. HyperTransport™ 3.0 support HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth than HyperTransport™ 1.0, radically improving system efficiency to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-3 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). It features 2000...
.... See page 1-11 for details. HyperTransport™ 3.0 support HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth than HyperTransport™ 1.0, radically improving system efficiency to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-3 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). It features 2000...
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... quality. See page 1‑15 for the Hybrid Crossfire selected GPUs. AMD® Hybrid CrossFire Technology Hybrid CrossFire Technology is supported by some of HD DVD, Blu-Ray Disc and other memory demanding applications. See page 1-23 for details. See page ... CPUs only. It allows digital audio transferring without converting it to www.asus. PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for the supported CPU models. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard disk drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA)...
... quality. See page 1‑15 for the Hybrid Crossfire selected GPUs. AMD® Hybrid CrossFire Technology Hybrid CrossFire Technology is supported by some of HD DVD, Blu-Ray Disc and other memory demanding applications. See page 1-23 for details. See page ... CPUs only. It allows digital audio transferring without converting it to www.asus. PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for the supported CPU models. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard disk drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA)...
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...to [IDE] before installing and using ASUS Express Gate Lite. • Currently, ASUS Express Gate Lite DOES NOT support PATA IDE HDDs. Set the SATA Operation Mode item in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to the motherboard. ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can now ...and shields it convenient and easy to SATA port 1-4 only. See page 1-36 for details. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without entering Windows. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time...
...to [IDE] before installing and using ASUS Express Gate Lite. • Currently, ASUS Express Gate Lite DOES NOT support PATA IDE HDDs. Set the SATA Operation Mode item in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to the motherboard. ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can now ...and shields it convenient and easy to SATA port 1-4 only. See page 1-36 for details. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without entering Windows. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time...
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... and 2-39 for each parameter. When using an OS-based flash utility. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Smart Support DVD This feature provides a checklist that are already installed, as well as those that allows ...the user to achieve the most precise settings for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. See page 2-36 for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-7 ...
... and 2-39 for each parameter. When using an OS-based flash utility. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Smart Support DVD This feature provides a checklist that are already installed, as well as those that allows ...the user to achieve the most precise settings for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. See page 2-36 for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-7 ...
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...asus.com) for further explanation: http://support.asus.com/faq/faq. The excess memory installation will not give users the benefit of manipulating this OS version is recommended that it may reserve a certain amount of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition M3A...systems listed below 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 installing Windows® XP 32-bit ...
...asus.com) for further explanation: http://support.asus.com/faq/faq. The excess memory installation will not give users the benefit of manipulating this OS version is recommended that it may reserve a certain amount of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition M3A...systems listed below 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 installing Windows® XP 32-bit ...
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...; • • • • • • Side(s): SS - Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports two modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory... • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2 QVL. Single-sided DS - ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-19 M3A-H/HDMI Motherboard Qualified ...
...; • • • • • • Side(s): SS - Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports two modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory... • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2 QVL. Single-sided DS - ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-19 M3A-H/HDMI Motherboard Qualified ...
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... notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip • A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with extra force. 2. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3 2. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips... to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unlock the DIMM. 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips.
... notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip • A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with extra force. 2. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3 2. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips... to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unlock the DIMM. 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips.
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Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion ... need to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Make sure to install expansion cards. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-21 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion...
Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion ... need to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Make sure to install expansion cards. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-21 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion...
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...PCI_2 slot PCI_3 slot • Currently, only Windows® Vista operation system supports Hybird CrossFire mode. • Currently, only AMD® HD3470, HD3450, HD2400XT and HD2400Pro graphics cards support the Hybrid Crossfire�™��f�u�n�c�t�io�...of the slots. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-23 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB...
...PCI_2 slot PCI_3 slot • Currently, only Windows® Vista operation system supports Hybird CrossFire mode. • Currently, only AMD® HD3470, HD3450, HD2400XT and HD2400Pro graphics cards support the Hybrid Crossfire�™��f�u�n�c�t�io�...of the slots. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-23 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB...
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... a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 13. HDMI Out port. This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 14. This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-27 Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Ou - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic... you connect 2 monitors to both the onboard VGA and HDMI ports. • With the bundled HDMI-to-DVI conversion adapter, this motherboard can also support DVI output. • To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, make sure to use an HDCP compliant monitor. 12. ��C�o�...
... a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 13. HDMI Out port. This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 14. This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-27 Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Ou - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic... you connect 2 monitors to both the onboard VGA and HDMI ports. • With the bundled HDMI-to-DVI conversion adapter, this motherboard can also support DVI output. • To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, make sure to use an HDCP compliant monitor. 12. ��C�o�...
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...backward compatible with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). 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 ...disk and optical disk drives. Connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to the RAID manual in the support DVD. • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configuration through the onboard controller. If you install ...
...backward compatible with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). 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 ...disk and optical disk drives. Connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to the RAID manual in the support DVD. • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configuration through the onboard controller. If you install ...
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...on the fan connectors. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M3A-H/HDMI ® CHA_FAN1 Rotation +12V GND PWR_FAN M3A-H/HDMI FAN connectors GND +12V Rotation Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1 connectors support the ASUS Q FAN 2 feature. 6. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making ...sure 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. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M3A-H/HDMI ® SPDIF_OUT M3A-H/HDMI ...
...on the fan connectors. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M3A-H/HDMI ® CHA_FAN1 Rotation +12V GND PWR_FAN M3A-H/HDMI FAN connectors GND +12V Rotation Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1 connectors support the ASUS Q FAN 2 feature. 6. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making ...sure 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. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M3A-H/HDMI ® SPDIF_OUT M3A-H/HDMI ...
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...PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND M3A-H/HDMI USB 2.0 connectors You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. Never... connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. Left Audio Channel GND GND Right Audio Channel M3A-H/HDMI ® CD M3A-H/HDMI Internal audio connector 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so will damage the motherboard!...
...PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND M3A-H/HDMI USB 2.0 connectors You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. Never... connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. Left Audio Channel GND GND Right Audio Channel M3A-H/HDMI ® CD M3A-H/HDMI Internal audio connector 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so will damage the motherboard!...
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...front panel audio module to this connector. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS is for details. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-33 See page 2-28 for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, make ...sure that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. if you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to ...
...front panel audio module to this connector. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS is for details. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-33 See page 2-28 for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, make ...sure that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. if you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to ...