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... 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 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-11 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and...
... 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 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-11 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and...
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...1-28 Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-3 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-4 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS Update utility 2-7 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-10 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-11 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-11 2.2.3 Navigation... System Information 2-17 2.4 Advanced menu 2-18 2.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration 2-18 2.4.2 AI NET 2 2-23 2.4.3 CPU Configuration 2-24 2.4.4 Chipset 2-24 2.4.5 ECC Configuration 2-26 2.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-28 2.4.7 PCI PnP 2-29 2.4.8 USB Configuration 2-30 iv
...1-28 Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-3 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-4 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS Update utility 2-7 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-10 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-11 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-11 2.2.3 Navigation... System Information 2-17 2.4 Advanced menu 2-18 2.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration 2-18 2.4.2 AI NET 2 2-23 2.4.3 CPU Configuration 2-24 2.4.4 Chipset 2-24 2.4.5 ECC Configuration 2-26 2.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-28 2.4.7 PCI PnP 2-29 2.4.8 USB Configuration 2-30 iv
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... Streaming, and �J�a�c�k�-R��e�t�a�s�k�in�g� - Supports HDMI™ Technology (HDCP compliant) with max. R��e�f�e�r�t�o��w�w��w...65533;e�s - Hybrid CrossFire™ support (For Windows Vista only) - resolution up to 5200 MT/s; M3A-H/HDMI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN High Definition Audio USB AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™...
... Streaming, and �J�a�c�k�-R��e�t�a�s�k�in�g� - Supports HDMI™ Technology (HDCP compliant) with max. R��e�f�e�r�t�o��w�w��w...65533;e�s - Hybrid CrossFire™ support (For Windows Vista only) - resolution up to 5200 MT/s; M3A-H/HDMI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN High Definition Audio USB AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™...
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... Sound - FSB tuning from 100MHz to 600MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker: - M3A-H/HDMI specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS O.C. vDIMM: 8-step DRAM voltage control - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - Memory tuning from 533MHz up to 200 MHz at...
... Sound - FSB tuning from 100MHz to 600MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker: - M3A-H/HDMI specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS O.C. vDIMM: 8-step DRAM voltage control - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - Memory tuning from 533MHz up to 200 MHz at...
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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 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU... 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...
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 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU... 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...
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... Quiet™ Technology. 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...8482; 1.0, radically improving system efficiency to create a smoother, faster computing environment. See page 1-11 for details. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-3 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with AMD®'s latest AM2+ and multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system ...
... Quiet™ Technology. 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...8482; 1.0, radically improving system efficiency to create a smoother, faster computing environment. See page 1-11 for details. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-3 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with AMD®'s latest AM2+ and multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system ...
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... 1-23 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction It allows digital audio transferring without converting it to www.asus. It provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwidth to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in ... PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for details. See page 1‑15 for the supported CPU models. com for details. HDMI Interface HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first and only industrysupported, uncompressed, all digital audio and video interface via coaxial ...
... 1-23 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction It allows digital audio transferring without converting it to www.asus. It provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwidth to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in ... PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for details. See page 1‑15 for the supported CPU models. com for details. HDMI Interface HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first and only industrysupported, uncompressed, all digital audio and video interface via coaxial ...
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...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 AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you are temporarily away. To wake the system and return to adjust CPU frequency and vCore... voltage, minimizing system noise and saving CPU power consumption at minimum power and noise...
...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 AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you are temporarily away. To wake the system and return to adjust CPU frequency and vCore... voltage, minimizing system noise and saving CPU power consumption at minimum power and noise...
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.... Update your screen. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When using an OS-based flash utility. eliminates the need to know which drivers are already installed, as well as those that are not. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you can easily monitor the critical components of booting the BIOS. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-7 Simply press the...
.... Update your screen. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When using an OS-based flash utility. eliminates the need to know which drivers are already installed, as well as those that are not. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you can easily monitor the critical components of booting the BIOS. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-7 Simply press the...
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... for the AM2 socket. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-11 Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. Make sure you use a CPU is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in only one correct orientation. The CPU fits in completely. M3A-H/HDMI ® M3A-H/HDMI CPU socket AM2 2. DO NOT...
... for the AM2 socket. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-11 Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. Make sure you use a CPU is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in only one correct orientation. The CPU fits in completely. M3A-H/HDMI ® M3A-H/HDMI CPU socket AM2 2. DO NOT...
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...to indicate that it fits in place. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 6. 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 Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a ...
...to indicate that it fits in place. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 6. 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 Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a ...
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... Retention Module Base 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 Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention...
... Retention Module Base 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 Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention...
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..., never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. M3A-H/HDMI ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear RTC (Default) M3A-H/HDMI Clear RTC RAM • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to the chipset...
..., never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. M3A-H/HDMI ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear RTC (Default) M3A-H/HDMI Clear RTC RAM • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to the chipset...
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...The USB device wake-up the computer when 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 The USBPW5-8 and USBPW9-12 jumpers are for each USB port; otherwise, the system will not power up ...from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. 2. Set to +...
...The USB device wake-up the computer when 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 The USBPW5-8 and USBPW9-12 jumpers are for each USB port; otherwise, the system will not power up ...from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. 2. Set to +...
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... to the fan 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. Connect the S/PDIF module.... Do not forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at +12V. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-31 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! CPU, Chassis and Power Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The...
... to the fan 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. Connect the S/PDIF module.... Do not forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at +12V. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-31 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! CPU, Chassis and Power Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The...
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ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-17 Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version :0109 Build Date :02/14/08 Processor Brand AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+ Speed Count :2000MHz :1 System ... and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. I�f �y�o�u��w��a�n�t��to��u�s�e��t�h�e��S�...
ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-17 Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version :0109 Build Date :02/14/08 Processor Brand AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+ Speed Count :2000MHz :1 System ... and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. I�f �y�o�u��w��a�n�t��to��u�s�e��t�h�e��S�...
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...Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to be auto-adjusted. Loads the optimal settings for the CPU and other system devices. Loads the standard settings for stability when overclocking. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Loads overclocking profiles...optimal parameters for the system.performance. 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 Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to individually set overclocking parameters...
...Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to be auto-adjusted. Loads the optimal settings for the CPU and other system devices. Loads the standard settings for stability when overclocking. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Loads overclocking profiles...optimal parameters for the system.performance. 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 Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to individually set overclocking parameters...
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... when you to set the overclocking options. Configuration options: [200 MHz] [400 MHz] [600 MHz] [800 MHz] [1 GHz] [Auto] ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-19 Processor Voltage [Auto] Allows selection of the processor frequency multiplier. FSB Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by typing the desired values using... frequency using the numeric keypad and press the key. The values range from 0.8000V to [Manual], [Standard], or [Overclock Profile]. CPU-NB HT Link Speed [Auto] Allows you set the Ai Overclocking item to [Overclock Profile]. The following item appears only when you ...
... when you to set the overclocking options. Configuration options: [200 MHz] [400 MHz] [600 MHz] [800 MHz] [1 GHz] [Auto] ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-19 Processor Voltage [Auto] Allows selection of the processor frequency multiplier. FSB Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by typing the desired values using... frequency using the numeric keypad and press the key. The values range from 0.8000V to [Manual], [Standard], or [Overclock Profile]. CPU-NB HT Link Speed [Auto] Allows you set the Ai Overclocking item to [Overclock Profile]. The following item appears only when you ...
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...[20:16, 9]] MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] Allows you to set the channel interleaving mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.10V] [1.15V] [1.20V] [1.25V] CPU Tweak [Enabled] Allows you to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Address bits 6] [Reserved] [Address bits 12] [Reserved] [XOR of Address bits [...enable or disable MemClk Tri-Stating during C3 and Alt VID. You can also use the and keys to enable or disable the CPU Tweak feature. Northbridge Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Ai Overclocking item to enable or disable the bank memory interleaving....
...[20:16, 9]] MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] Allows you to set the channel interleaving mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.10V] [1.15V] [1.20V] [1.25V] CPU Tweak [Enabled] Allows you to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Address bits 6] [Reserved] [Address bits 12] [Reserved] [XOR of Address bits [...enable or disable MemClk Tri-Stating during C3 and Alt VID. You can also use the and keys to enable or disable the CPU Tweak feature. Northbridge Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Ai Overclocking item to enable or disable the bank memory interleaving....