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1.1 Welcome! 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 the long line of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package...
1.1 Welcome! 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 the long line of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package...
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... 2.6 times more bandwidth than HyperTransport™ 1.0, radically improving system efficiency to create a smoother, faster computing environment. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-3 See page 1-11 for details. 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). This is designed to support up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™...
... 2.6 times more bandwidth than HyperTransport™ 1.0, radically improving system efficiency to create a smoother, faster computing environment. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-3 See page 1-11 for details. 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). This is designed to support up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™...
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... to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and saving CPU power consumption at most. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to different destinations. You... ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-5...
... to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and saving CPU power consumption at most. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to different destinations. You... ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-5...
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ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-7 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Update your screen. Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using ASUS PC Probe II, you can easily ...to overclocking. See pages 2-4 and 2-39 for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. See page 2-36 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features Precision Tweaker Precision Tweaker allows the user to adjust the northbridge voltage, southbridge voltage, and DRAM...
ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-7 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Update your screen. Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using ASUS PC Probe II, you can easily ...to overclocking. See pages 2-4 and 2-39 for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. See page 2-36 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features Precision Tweaker Precision Tweaker allows the user to adjust the northbridge voltage, southbridge voltage, and DRAM...
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..., 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 SATA3...
..., 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 SATA3...
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...FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors or for the AMD Opteron™ processor. The CPU fits in completely. M3A-H/HDMI ® M3A-H/HDMI CPU socket AM2 2. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is designed for the AM2 socket. The AM2 socket has a different pinout ...Series / Sempron processors. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. 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. Make sure ...
...FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors or for the AMD Opteron™ processor. The CPU fits in completely. M3A-H/HDMI ® M3A-H/HDMI CPU socket AM2 2. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is designed for the AM2 socket. The AM2 socket has a different pinout ...Series / Sempron processors. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. 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. Make sure ...
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... Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-13 Follow these steps to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module...
... Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-13 Follow these steps to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module...
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... 2 GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Populated Dual-channel (1) Populated - Recommended memory configurations Mode DIMM_A1 Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 Populated - - Populated ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-15 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. Single...
... 2 GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Populated Dual-channel (1) Populated - Recommended memory configurations Mode DIMM_A1 Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 Populated - - Populated ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-15 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. Single...
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M3A-H/HDMI Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability (continued) Size Vendor Chip No. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2 QVL. Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as Single-channel memory configuration. ... Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS - 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 ...
M3A-H/HDMI Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability (continued) Size Vendor Chip No. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2 QVL. Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as Single-channel memory configuration. ... Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS - 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 ...
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... slot that you removed earlier. 6. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Make sure to the card. Secure the card to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-21 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the...
... slot that you removed earlier. 6. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Make sure to the card. Secure the card to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-21 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the...
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... 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 specifications. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-23 Refer to the figure below for more information about Hybrid Crossfire™ support. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot...
... 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 specifications. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-23 Refer to the figure below for more information about Hybrid Crossfire™ support. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot...
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.... Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to wake up feature. KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M3A-H/HDMI ® M3A-H/HDMI Keyboard power setting ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-25 otherwise, the system will not power up feature requires a power supply that can connect to additional USB ports. This... The USBPW5-8 and USBPW9-12 jumpers are for each USB port; 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 total current consumed must ...
.... Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to wake up feature. KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M3A-H/HDMI ® M3A-H/HDMI Keyboard power setting ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-25 otherwise, the system will not power up feature requires a power supply that can connect to additional USB ports. This... The USBPW5-8 and USBPW9-12 jumpers are for each USB port; 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 total current consumed must ...
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... available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 14. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-27 This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 13. This port is for a highdefinition multimedia interface... that features different displays on 2 monitors at the same time if 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,...
... available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 14. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-27 This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 13. This port is for a highdefinition multimedia interface... that features different displays on 2 monitors at the same time if 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,...
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... (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. 3. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-29 This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66...Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to configure your device(s). PIN1 M3A-H/HDMI IDE connector Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to match...
... (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. 3. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-29 This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66...Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to configure your device(s). PIN1 M3A-H/HDMI IDE connector Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to match...
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..., making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M3A-H/HDMI ® SPDIF_OUT M3A-H/HDMI Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Digital audio connector (4-1... connectors 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. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-31 5.
..., making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M3A-H/HDMI ® SPDIF_OUT M3A-H/HDMI Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Digital audio connector (4-1... connectors 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. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-31 5.
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...1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT1 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M3A-H/HDMI Analog front panel connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to [AC97]. 9. Connect the serial port... that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. 10. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-33 if you want to connect an AC`97 front panel audio module to [HD Audio];
...1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT1 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M3A-H/HDMI Analog front panel connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to [AC97]. 9. Connect the serial port... that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. 10. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-33 if you want to connect an AC`97 front panel audio module to [HD Audio];
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...this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker M3A-H/HDMI ® PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system...the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. 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 chassis-mounted reset button for... (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-35
...this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker M3A-H/HDMI ® PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system...the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. 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 chassis-mounted reset button for... (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-35
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d. e. d. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-3 Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . b. Windows® XP users: Select Create an MS-DOS startup ...
d. e. d. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-3 Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . b. Windows® XP users: Select Create an MS-DOS startup ...
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...assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. Reading flash ..... Press . All rights reserved. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-5 This utility also allows you to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS ... same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc.
...assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. Reading flash ..... Press . All rights reserved. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-5 This utility also allows you to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS ... same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc.
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This utility is available in the optical drive. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-7 Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet ...View the BIOS version information. 2.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your ...
This utility is available in the optical drive. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-7 Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet ...View the BIOS version information. 2.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your ...
