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... components. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. 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...
... components. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. 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...
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... avoiding wrong cable connections. You can be stored in the BIOS to install. Visit www.asus.com for details. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without entering Windows. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your favorite settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Set the SATA Operation Mode item in the CMOS or...
... avoiding wrong cable connections. You can be stored in the BIOS to install. Visit www.asus.com for details. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without entering Windows. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your favorite settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Set the SATA Operation Mode item in the CMOS or...
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... The C.P.R. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-7 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 monitor the critical components of the computer. See page 2-36 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance...ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. feature of booting the BIOS. When using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS...
... The C.P.R. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-7 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 monitor the critical components of the computer. See page 2-36 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance...ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. feature of booting the BIOS. When using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS...
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ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-9 1.5 1.5.1 Motherboard overview Motherboard layout 21.8cm (8.6in) KBMS USB34 KBPWR USBPW1-4 CPU_FAN SPDIF_O1 DDR DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR DIMM_A2 (64bit, ..., 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...
ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-9 1.5 1.5.1 Motherboard overview Motherboard layout 21.8cm (8.6in) KBMS USB34 KBPWR USBPW1-4 CPU_FAN SPDIF_O1 DDR DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR DIMM_A2 (64bit, ..., 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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...change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-21 The ...following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the screw you intend to the tables on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for later use . Turn on BIOS...
...change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-21 The ...following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the screw you intend to the tables on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for later use . Turn on BIOS...
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...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 avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect ...I /O module 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, set to [AC97]. Connect one end of the system chassis. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-33 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector ...
...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 avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect ...I /O module 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, set to [AC97]. Connect one end of the system chassis. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-33 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector ...
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... allow you need to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the...
... allow you need to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the...
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.... Click from the format options field, then click Start. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-3 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the bootable floppy disk. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. d. d. e. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. Insert a formatted...
.... Click from the format options field, then click Start. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-3 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the bootable floppy disk. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. d. d. e. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. Insert a formatted...
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Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to prevent system boot failure! 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: SST 25LF080 Current ROM BOARD: M3A-H/HDMI VER: 0109 DATE: 02/14/08 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch... with FAT 32/16 format only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to...
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to prevent system boot failure! 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: SST 25LF080 Current ROM BOARD: M3A-H/HDMI VER: 0109 DATE: 02/14/08 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch... with FAT 32/16 format only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to...
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...) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable floppy disk you can use as shown. 1. All rights reserved. done Write to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-5 The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets... corrupted during the updating process. ok A:\> The utility returns to file...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002...
...) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable floppy disk you can use as shown. 1. All rights reserved. done Write to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-5 The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets... corrupted during the updating process. ok A:\> The utility returns to file...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002...
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... not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Erasing flash ...... A:\>afudos /iM3A-H-HDMI.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Advance Check ...... The utility returns to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy...
... not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Erasing flash ...... A:\>afudos /iM3A-H-HDMI.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Advance Check ...... The utility returns to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy...
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... the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-7 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 2.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. See page 3-4 for the Utilities...
... the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-7 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 2.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. See page 3-4 for the Utilities...
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... program so that you can update using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this motherboard. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup You can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of the LPC chip. Select the Load ... routines. Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to run this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to use the Setup program, you wish to "Run Setup." The Setup ...
... program so that you can update using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this motherboard. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup You can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of the LPC chip. Select the Load ... routines. Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to run this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to use the Setup program, you wish to "Run Setup." The Setup ...
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... other system devices. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to be auto-adjusted. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration AI NET 2 CPU Configuration Chipset ECC Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration... the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Standard Overclock Profile Allows you install on the motherboard. AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to the default. Loads the standard settings for stability when overclocking...
... other system devices. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to be auto-adjusted. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration AI NET 2 CPU Configuration Chipset ECC Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration... the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Standard Overclock Profile Allows you install on the motherboard. AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to the default. Loads the standard settings for stability when overclocking...
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.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Down Mode [Channel] Appears only when you install on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] [Manual] ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-21 Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Allows selection of the following items vary �d�e�p�e�n...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Down Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable memory remapping around memory hole. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY DRAM Timing Configuration Memory Clock Mode 2T Mode DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Options Auto Limit ...
.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Down Mode [Channel] Appears only when you install on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] [Manual] ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-21 Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Allows selection of the following items vary �d�e�p�e�n...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Down Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable memory remapping around memory hole. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY DRAM Timing Configuration Memory Clock Mode 2T Mode DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Options Auto Limit ...
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...Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. When set to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [37ºC/98.5ºF] MB Temperature [39ºC/102ºF] CPU... [Optimal] Allows you do not wish to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. Select [Ignored] if you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for quiet CPU fan operation, or [Performance] to display the detected temperatures. CPU...
...Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. When set to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [37ºC/98.5ºF] MB Temperature [39ºC/102ºF] CPU... [Optimal] Allows you do not wish to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. Select [Ignored] if you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for quiet CPU fan operation, or [Performance] to display the detected temperatures. CPU...
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...an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. Click to display the next screen Click to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows ...the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to display the previous screen AMD...
...an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. Click to display the next screen Click to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows ...the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to display the previous screen AMD...