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...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 3-7 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.2.7 Other information 3-8 3.3 ASUS Express Gate Lite 3-10 Contents 2.5 Power menu 2-31 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-31 2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 ... 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...
...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 3-7 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.2.7 Other information 3-8 3.3 ASUS Express Gate Lite 3-10 Contents 2.5 Power menu 2-31 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-31 2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 ... 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...
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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) 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 (30.5...
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) 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 (30.5...
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... Precision Tweaker allows the user to adjust the northbridge voltage, southbridge voltage, and DRAM voltage in 0.02V steps to know which drivers are already installed, as well as those that are not. When using an OS-based flash utility. Simply press the predefined ...RTC data. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you can easily monitor the critical components of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without entering the OS. eliminates the need to overclocking. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-7 feature of the computer....
... Precision Tweaker allows the user to adjust the northbridge voltage, southbridge voltage, and DRAM voltage in 0.02V steps to know which drivers are already installed, as well as those that are not. When using an OS-based flash utility. Simply press the predefined ...RTC data. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you can easily monitor the critical components of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without entering the OS. eliminates the need to overclocking. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-7 feature of the computer....
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... following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-21 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you removed earlier. 6. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Secure the card to use . 4.... expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for later use . Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Make sure to the card.
... following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-21 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you removed earlier. 6. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Secure the card to use . 4.... expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for later use . Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Make sure to the card.
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... screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-7 ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Drivers menu appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit all Windows...Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. 2.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your system. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility....
... screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-7 ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Drivers menu appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit all Windows...Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. 2.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your system. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility....
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The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of the general ... (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this item to [AHCI]. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-17 AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. I�f �y�o�u��w��a�n�t��to��u�...
The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of the general ... (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this item to [AHCI]. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-17 AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. I�f �y�o�u��w��a�n�t��to��u�...
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.... 3.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to maximize the features of your computer. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always... detailed information. • Make sure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the...
.... 3.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to maximize the features of your computer. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always... detailed information. • Make sure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the...
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... the system detects installed devices. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC1200 audio driver and application. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 3-3 AMD Chipset Driver Installs the AMD chipset driver. AMD Live Installs the AMD Live driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. The screen display and...
... the system detects installed devices. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC1200 audio driver and application. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 3-3 AMD Chipset Driver Installs the AMD chipset driver. AMD Live Installs the AMD Live driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. The screen display and...
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...ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 3-5 The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you to update your anti-virus utility version. View the online help for updates. WinDVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD Copy5 Trial version. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. ASUS... Express Gate Lite Installer Installs the ASUS Express Gate Lite application. Anti-... Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for detailed information. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU ...
...ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 3-5 The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you to update your anti-virus utility version. View the online help for updates. WinDVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD Copy5 Trial version. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. ASUS... Express Gate Lite Installer Installs the ASUS Express Gate Lite application. Anti-... Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for detailed information. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU ...
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ATI RAID/AHCI 32/64bit Vista Driver Allows you to make a RAID driver disk. 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to create an ATI RAID/AHCI driver disk for 32/64bit Windows® XP operating system. ATI RAID/AHCI 32/64bit WinXP Driver Allows you to create an ATI RAID/AHCI driver disk for 32/64bit Windows® Vista operating system. 3-6 Chapter 3: Software support
ATI RAID/AHCI 32/64bit Vista Driver Allows you to make a RAID driver disk. 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to create an ATI RAID/AHCI driver disk for 32/64bit Windows® XP operating system. ATI RAID/AHCI 32/64bit WinXP Driver Allows you to create an ATI RAID/AHCI driver disk for 32/64bit Windows® Vista operating system. 3-6 Chapter 3: Software support
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... enabled Autorun feature. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Express Gate Lite Installer. 3. Visit www.asus.com for installation and click OK. 4. Follow the screen instructions to continue. 6. Installing ASUS Express Gate Lite D�u��e�t�o��c�...If you to [IDE] before installing and using ASUS Express Gate Lite. • Currently, ASUS Express Gate Lite DOES NOT support PATA IDE HDDs. Select the target disk volume for Express Gate Lite appears. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. The ...
... enabled Autorun feature. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Express Gate Lite Installer. 3. Visit www.asus.com for installation and click OK. 4. Follow the screen instructions to continue. 6. Installing ASUS Express Gate Lite D�u��e�t�o��c�...If you to [IDE] before installing and using ASUS Express Gate Lite. • Currently, ASUS Express Gate Lite DOES NOT support PATA IDE HDDs. Select the target disk volume for Express Gate Lite appears. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. The ...