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... Monitor 2-34 2.6 Boot menu 2-35 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-35 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-36 2.6.3 Security 2-37 2.7 Tools menu 2-39 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-39 2.7.2 Express Gate Lite 2-40 2.7.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-41 2.8 Exit 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...
... Monitor 2-34 2.6 Boot menu 2-35 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-35 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-36 2.6.3 Security 2-37 2.7 Tools menu 2-39 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-39 2.7.2 Express Gate Lite 2-40 2.7.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-41 2.8 Exit 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...
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...hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. viii It includes description of the standard package. 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 support DVD that may include optional documentation, such as...
...hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. viii It includes description of the standard package. 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 support DVD that may include optional documentation, such as...
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... for AM2+ CPU 2000 / 1600 MT/s for AM2 CPU Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred ��E�C�C��/n�o�n�-E�C��C�D�D�R��2�1�0�6�...;�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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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 connector ... 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...
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 connector ... 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...
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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. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
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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 ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware... technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact 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 Q-shield 1 x HDMI to DVI Convertor 2 in 1 Q-connector ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware... technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M3A-H/HDMI motherboard!
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... for details. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-3 AMD® 780G Chipset AMD® 780G Chipset is optimized with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. It features 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport™-based system bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support, and AMD...
... for details. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-3 AMD® 780G Chipset AMD® 780G Chipset is optimized with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. It features 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport™-based system bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support, and AMD...
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...speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. HDMI Interface HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is HDCP compliant aloowing playback of the AM2+ CPUs only. PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for the supported CPU models. It allows digital audio transferring...other memory demanding applications. See page 1-27 for details. It provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwidth to www.asus. Refer to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other protected content. See page 1-27 ...
...speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. HDMI Interface HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is HDCP compliant aloowing playback of the AM2+ CPUs only. PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for the supported CPU models. It allows digital audio transferring...other memory demanding applications. See page 1-27 for details. It provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwidth to www.asus. Refer to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other protected content. See page 1-27 ...
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... allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to [IDE] before installing and using ASUS Express Gate Lite. • Currently, ASUS Express Gate Lite DOES NOT support PATA IDE HDDs. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your favorite settings. See page 2-41 for future BIOS and Express Gate...
... allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to [IDE] before installing and using ASUS Express Gate Lite. • Currently, ASUS Express Gate Lite DOES NOT support PATA IDE HDDs. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your favorite settings. See page 2-41 for future BIOS and Express Gate...
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...for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-7 See page 2-36 for a more colorful and vivid image on your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using ASUS PC Probe II, you to overclocking. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you can easily monitor...those that are not. See pages 2-4 and 2-39 for each parameter. Smart Support DVD This feature provides a checklist that allows the user to overclocking, C.P.R. feature of booting the BIOS. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256...
...for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-7 See page 2-36 for a more colorful and vivid image on your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using ASUS PC Probe II, you to overclocking. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you can easily monitor...those that are not. See pages 2-4 and 2-39 for each parameter. Smart Support DVD This feature provides a checklist that allows the user to overclocking, C.P.R. feature of booting the BIOS. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256...
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... memory if you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. You may check the URLs below for dual channel mode. Visit the ASUS FAQ site for the latest Qualified Vendors list. You also may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on installing Windows® ...SS KVR1066D2N7/512 N/A ELPIDA SS KVR1066D2N7/1G DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Important notice 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 ...
... memory if you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. You may check the URLs below for dual channel mode. Visit the ASUS FAQ site for the latest Qualified Vendors list. You also may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on installing Windows® ...SS KVR1066D2N7/512 N/A ELPIDA SS KVR1066D2N7/1G DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Important notice 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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... Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2 QVL. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-19 M3A-H/HDMI Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability (continued) Size Vendor Chip No. Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports two modules inserted...either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory ...
... Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2 QVL. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-19 M3A-H/HDMI Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability (continued) Size Vendor Chip No. Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports two modules inserted...either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory ...
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... socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to unlock the DIMM. 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Align...
... socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to unlock the DIMM. 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Align...
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... card: 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the screw you intend to install expansion cards. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-21 Turn on the slot. 5. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing... opposite the slot that you removed earlier. 6. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Refer to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Make sure to the card.
... card: 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the screw you intend to install expansion cards. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-21 Turn on the slot. 5. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing... opposite the slot that you removed earlier. 6. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Refer to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Make sure to the card.
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...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. Refer to the figure below for more information about Hybrid Crossfire™ support. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-23
...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. Refer to the figure below for more information about Hybrid Crossfire™ support. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-23
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... 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, make sure to use ...an HDCP compliant monitor. 12. ��C�o�a��x�ia�l��S�/�P�D�I�F��O�u��t�p�o�r�t�. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI...
... 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, make sure to use ...an HDCP compliant monitor. 12. ��C�o�a��x�ia�l��S�/�P�D�I�F��O�u��t�p�o�r�t�. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI...
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...the standard parallel ATA 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 ... ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10, refer to the RAID manual in the support DVD. • If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the OnChip SATA Type item in the ...
...the standard parallel ATA 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 ... ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10, refer to the RAID manual in the support DVD. • If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the OnChip SATA Type item in the ...
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... 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. These are not jumpers! Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install...
... 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. These are not jumpers! Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install...
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... 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. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 8. Left Audio Channel GND GND Right Audio Channel M3A-H/HDMI ® CD M3A-H/HDMI Internal audio...
... 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. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 8. Left Audio Channel GND GND Right Audio Channel M3A-H/HDMI ® CD M3A-H/HDMI Internal audio...
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... 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 the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector...The serial port bracket (COM1) is for details. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. 10. 9. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-33 if you want to connect an AC`97 front panel audio module to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard high...
... 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 the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector...The serial port bracket (COM1) is for details. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. 10. 9. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-33 if you want to connect an AC`97 front panel audio module to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard high...