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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...
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...
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...;p��o�rt�e�d��C��P�U� models and the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). Supports HDMI™ Technology (HDCP compliant) with max. Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 5200 MT/s; Supports Microsoft® DirectX...;�z ��m��em��o�ry�m��o�d�ul�e�s - M3A-H/HDMI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN High Definition Audio USB AMD® Socket AM2+...
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...voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - M3A-H/HDMI specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Crystal Sound - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Express Gate Lite ASUS MyLogo 2™ Intelligent overclocking tools: -...: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xi ASUS AI Gear 2 - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY - FSB tuning from 533MHz up to 200 MHz...
...voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - M3A-H/HDMI specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Crystal Sound - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Express Gate Lite ASUS MyLogo 2™ Intelligent overclocking tools: -...: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xi ASUS AI Gear 2 - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY - FSB tuning from 533MHz up to 200 MHz...
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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...) 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 factor: 12 in x 8.6 in (30...
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...) 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 factor: 12 in x 8.6 in (30...
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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 the long line of the above items is..., contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M3A-H/HDMI motherboard! 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 ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host ...
...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 the above items is..., contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M3A-H/HDMI motherboard! 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 ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host ...
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... 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. This is in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). HyperTransport™ 3.0 support HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth than HyperTransport™...dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support, and AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology. 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 European Union's Restriction on the use of creating environment-...
... 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. This is in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). HyperTransport™ 3.0 support HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth than HyperTransport™...dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support, and AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology. 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 European Union's Restriction on the use of creating environment-...
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...and vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and saving CPU power consumption at most. See pages 1-26 and 1-27 for details. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-5 Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to the OS environment, simply ... background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording. See page 2-34 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows ...
...and vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and saving CPU power consumption at most. See pages 1-26 and 1-27 for details. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-5 Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to the OS environment, simply ... background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording. See page 2-34 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows ...
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...for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. When the system hangs due to achieve the most precise settings 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 ... you to overclocking. Simply press the predefined hotkey to overclock the CPU speed in 0.02V steps to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-7 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When using an OS...
...for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. When the system hangs due to achieve the most precise settings 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 ... you to overclocking. Simply press the predefined hotkey to overclock the CPU speed in 0.02V steps to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-7 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When using an OS...
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... up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component, ensure that you install or remove any motherboard component. M3A-H/HDMI ® SB_PWR M3A-H/HDMI Onboard LED ON OFF Standy Power Powered Off 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard...
... up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component, ensure that you install or remove any motherboard component. M3A-H/HDMI ® SB_PWR M3A-H/HDMI Onboard LED ON OFF Standy Power Powered Off 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard...
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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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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 chassis in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws 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 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 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 chassis in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws 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 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws!
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ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-11 DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. The CPU fits in completely. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. M3A-H/HDMI ® M3A-H/HDMI CPU socket AM2 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways...
ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-11 DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. The CPU fits in completely. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. M3A-H/HDMI ® M3A-H/HDMI CPU socket AM2 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways...
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Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to secure the CPU. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN 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 Small triangle Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place, push ...
Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to secure the CPU. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN 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 Small triangle Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place, push ...
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...® Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-13 Make sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied to remove the retention...
...® Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-13 Make sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied to remove the retention...
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Populated ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-15 Populated Dual-channel (2) Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - - - DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. Single-Channel - - 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 configurations You...
Populated ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-15 Populated Dual-channel (2) Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - - - DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. Single-Channel - - 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 configurations You...
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...Windows® XP 32-bit version OS. Always use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs 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 ...may reserve a certain amount of 2 GB DIMMs 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 Size Vendor Chip No. 512MB KINGSTON 1GB KINGSTON E5108AJBG-1J-E E5108AJBG-1J-E CL Chip ...
...Windows® XP 32-bit version OS. Always use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs 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 ...may reserve a certain amount of 2 GB DIMMs 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 Size Vendor Chip No. 512MB KINGSTON 1GB KINGSTON E5108AJBG-1J-E E5108AJBG-1J-E CL Chip ...
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... and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2 QVL. Single-sided DS - M3A-H/HDMI Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability (continued) Size Vendor Chip No. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-19 CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. 512MB 1GB 2GB 512MB 512MB...
... and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2 QVL. Single-sided DS - M3A-H/HDMI Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability (continued) Size Vendor Chip No. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-19 CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. 512MB 1GB 2GB 512MB 512MB...
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... it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the next page. 3. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-21 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis...
... it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the next page. 3. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-21 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis...
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... 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 card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. PCIe...
... 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 card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. PCIe...