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... 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 ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host ... is damaged or missing, 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 new features and latest...
... 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 ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host ... is damaged or missing, 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 new features and latest...
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... 1600 MT/s HyperTransport™-based system bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support, and AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-3 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 the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of ...
... 1600 MT/s HyperTransport™-based system bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support, and AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-3 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 the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of ...
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...1-26 and 1-27 for details. 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. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-5 High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on the headphones while... like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can continue running at most. You can real-time chnage the mode under operating system to ensure...
...1-26 and 1-27 for details. 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. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-5 High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on the headphones while... like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can continue running at most. You can real-time chnage the mode under operating system to ensure...
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...the BIOS default settings in 0.02V steps to launch the utility and update the BIOS without the hassle of the computer. 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. Simply shut down and...for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. Simply press the predefined hotkey 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...
...the BIOS default settings in 0.02V steps to launch the utility and update the BIOS without the hassle of the computer. 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. Simply shut down and...for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. Simply press the predefined hotkey 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...
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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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...! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is designed for the AM2 socket. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-11 The CPU fits in completely. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to prevent bending the connectors...one correct orientation. The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for Socket AM2 Athlon Series / Sempron processors. M3A-H/HDMI ® M3A-H/HDMI CPU socket AM2 2. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM2+/AM2 socket designed for the AMD® Socket...
...! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is designed for the AM2 socket. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-11 The CPU fits in completely. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to prevent bending the connectors...one correct orientation. The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for Socket AM2 Athlon Series / Sempron processors. M3A-H/HDMI ® M3A-H/HDMI CPU socket AM2 2. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM2+/AM2 socket designed for the AMD® Socket...
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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.
... 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.
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...DIMM_A1 Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 Populated - - Single-Channel - - DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. Populated ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-15 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) ...footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. 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 ...
...DIMM_A1 Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 Populated - - Single-Channel - - DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. Populated ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-15 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) ...footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. 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 ...
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Single-sided DS - ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-19 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. CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. 512MB 1GB 2GB 512MB 512MB 1GB 512MB Super Talent Super Talent NANYA ...
Single-sided DS - ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-19 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. CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. 512MB 1GB 2GB 512MB 512MB 1GB 512MB Super Talent Super Talent NANYA ...
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Keep the screw for the card. 2. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Assign an IRQ to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the card. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-21 Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards ...
Keep the screw for the card. 2. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Assign an IRQ to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the card. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-21 Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards ...
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... specifications. 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 Express specifications. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-23 Refer to the figure below for more information about Hybrid Crossfire™ support.
... specifications. 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 Express specifications. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-23 Refer to the figure below for more information about Hybrid Crossfire™ support.
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Set to +5VSB to additional USB ports. 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 feature. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can ...condition or in sleep mode. 3. The USBPW1-4 jumpers are for the rear USB ports. 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 from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. The...
Set to +5VSB to additional USB ports. 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 feature. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can ...condition or in sleep mode. 3. The USBPW1-4 jumpers are for the rear USB ports. 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 from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. The...
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... Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 10. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 14. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-27 Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In... ports 3 and 4. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. This port is for a highdefinition multimedia interface (HDMI) connector. • This motherboard comes with dual-VGA outputs that features different displays on 2 monitors at the same time if you connect 2 monitors...
... Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 10. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 14. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-27 Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In... ports 3 and 4. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. This port is for a highdefinition multimedia interface (HDMI) connector. • This motherboard comes with dual-VGA outputs that features different displays on 2 monitors at the same time if you connect 2 monitors...
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...Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to PIN 1. If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. M3A-H/HDMI ® PRI_IDE NOTE:Orient the red markings on the Ultra DMA cable connector. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select... or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the IDE ribbon cable to configure your device(s). ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-29 There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) ...
...Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to PIN 1. If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. M3A-H/HDMI ® PRI_IDE NOTE:Orient the red markings on the Ultra DMA cable connector. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select... or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the IDE ribbon cable to configure your device(s). ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-29 There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) ...
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... 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). ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-31 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased...not jumpers! 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. CPU, Chassis and Power Fan connectors (4-pin...
... 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). ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-31 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased...not jumpers! 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. CPU, Chassis and Power Fan connectors (4-pin...
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... panel audio I /O module that you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to avail of the system chassis. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-33 9. if you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to this connector. See page 2-28 for a ...serial (COM) port. COM1 M3A-H/HDMI ® M3A-H/HDMI Serial port2(COM1) connector The serial port bracket (COM1) is for details. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC M3A-H/HDMI ® AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L...
... panel audio I /O module that you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to avail of the system chassis. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-33 9. if you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to this connector. See page 2-28 for a ...serial (COM) port. COM1 M3A-H/HDMI ® M3A-H/HDMI Serial port2(COM1) connector The serial port bracket (COM1) is for details. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC M3A-H/HDMI ® AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L...
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...in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-35 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker... M3A-H/HDMI ® PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. 12. Pressing the power switch for...
...in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-35 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker... M3A-H/HDMI ® PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. 12. Pressing the power switch for...
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... DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Windows® XP users: Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-3 b. b. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box . Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. e. Copy the original...
... DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Windows® XP users: Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-3 b. b. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box . Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. e. Copy the original...
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...afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you created earlier. 2. done Write to the floppy disk. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-5 Press . Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable floppy disk you to the DOS prompt after copying... the current BIOS file. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. ok A:\> The utility returns to update the BIOS file in DOS ...
...afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you created earlier. 2. done Write to the floppy disk. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-5 Press . Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable floppy disk you to the DOS prompt after copying... the current BIOS file. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. ok A:\> The utility returns to update the BIOS file in DOS ...
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.... 2. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-7 Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. 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. The ASUS Update utility allows you to your system. Place the support DVD in the support...
.... 2. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-7 Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. 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. The ASUS Update utility allows you to your system. Place the support DVD in the support...