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...not be registered trademarks or copyrights of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR... not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). No part of this manual may or may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in writing by the ...
...not be registered trademarks or copyrights of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR... not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). No part of this manual may or may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in writing by the ...
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... 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 Resume 2-31 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support ... 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...
... 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 Resume 2-31 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support ... 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...
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... the package. • Before using the product, make sure all power cables are connected. If you detect any area where it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you...
... the package. • Before using the product, make sure all power cables are connected. If you detect any area where it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you...
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... to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. Refer to change... Refer to perform when installing system components. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup ...
... to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. Refer to change... Refer to perform when installing system components. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup ...
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... enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in this manual. Example: means that you must press the Enter or Return key. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. NOTE...
... enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in this manual. Example: means that you must press the Enter or Return key. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. NOTE...
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... GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND SATA4 SATA5 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND M3A-H/HDMI SATA connectors SATA1 SATA6 Important note on Serial ATA Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial 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 ...
... GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND SATA4 SATA5 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND M3A-H/HDMI SATA connectors SATA1 SATA6 Important note on Serial ATA Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial 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 ...
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... the system.performance. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Standard Overclock Profile Allows you to be auto-adjusted. Select any one of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system...
... the system.performance. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Standard Overclock Profile Allows you to be auto-adjusted. Select any one of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system...
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... PCIE frequency. The values range from 200 to 600. CPU-NB HT Link Speed [Auto] Allows you set the Ai Overclocking item to [Manual], [Standard], or [Overclock Profile]. Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Allows you set the Ai Overclocking item to [Overclock Profile]. You can also type... the and keys to 1.7000V with a 0.0125V interval. Configuration options: [200 MHz] [400 MHz] [600 MHz] [800 MHz] [1 GHz] [Auto] ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-19 The following item appears only when you to set the overclocking options. FSB Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by typing the desired values...
... PCIE frequency. The values range from 200 to 600. CPU-NB HT Link Speed [Auto] Allows you set the Ai Overclocking item to [Manual], [Standard], or [Overclock Profile]. Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Allows you set the Ai Overclocking item to [Overclock Profile]. You can also type... the and keys to 1.7000V with a 0.0125V interval. Configuration options: [200 MHz] [400 MHz] [600 MHz] [800 MHz] [1 GHz] [Auto] ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-19 The following item appears only when you to set the overclocking options. FSB Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by typing the desired values...
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DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows selection of Address bit [20:16, 6]] Allows you to set the Ai Overclocking item to [Manual], [Standard], or [Overclock Profile] and are adjusted by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Address bits 6] [Reserved] [...
DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows selection of Address bit [20:16, 6]] Allows you to set the Ai Overclocking item to [Manual], [Standard], or [Overclock Profile] and are adjusted by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Address bits 6] [Reserved] [...
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...] [Enabled] Power Down Enable [Enabled] Allows you enable the Power Down Enable item. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] [Manual] ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-21 Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Allows selection of the unganged DRAM mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Down Mode... BIOS SETUP UTILITY DRAM Timing Configuration Memory Clock Mode 2T Mode DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Options Auto Limit Manual The configuration options for some of the DRAM Timing Configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Disabled] Allows ...
...] [Enabled] Power Down Enable [Enabled] Allows you enable the Power Down Enable item. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] [Manual] ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-21 Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Allows selection of the unganged DRAM mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Down Mode... BIOS SETUP UTILITY DRAM Timing Configuration Memory Clock Mode 2T Mode DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Options Auto Limit Manual The configuration options for some of the DRAM Timing Configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Disabled] Allows ...
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Configuration options: [Auto] [DCT 0] The following sub-items appear only when you set the DRAM Timing Mode item to [Limit] and [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] Allows selection of the 2T Mode. Configuration options: [400 MHz] [533 MHz] [667 MHz] [800 MHz] [...
Configuration options: [Auto] [DCT 0] The following sub-items appear only when you set the DRAM Timing Mode item to [Limit] and [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] Allows selection of the 2T Mode. Configuration options: [400 MHz] [533 MHz] [667 MHz] [800 MHz] [...
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... allows the L2/L3 Data Cache RAM to be corrected when idle. Set this item to [Enabled] to adjust the DRAM BG Scrub sub-item manually. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us...] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms] ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-27 Set this item to report and correct memory errors automatically, maintaining system integrity.
... allows the L2/L3 Data Cache RAM to be corrected when idle. Set this item to [Enabled] to adjust the DRAM BG Scrub sub-item manually. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us...] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms] ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-27 Set this item to report and correct memory errors automatically, maintaining system integrity.
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You can also find this information on the inside front cover of the user manual. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 3-7 Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to open the folder of this user guide. 3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF).
You can also find this information on the inside front cover of the user manual. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 3-7 Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to open the folder of this user guide. 3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF).
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...in the Encryption Type field, and enter the password. Choose whether the DSL/cable modem is also referred to configure the static IP settings manually. • If you don't need to restart Express Gate LIte for your DSL/cable modem), enable both LAN1 and LAN2. If this...your dial-up and establish the PPPoE connection. WEPAUTO) in the SSID field. Then enter the username and password for xDSL/cable dial-up. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 3-15 3. Make the proper network configurations. Each network interface is enabled immediately when you check the box next to it. • If you...
...in the Encryption Type field, and enter the password. Choose whether the DSL/cable modem is also referred to configure the static IP settings manually. • If you don't need to restart Express Gate LIte for your DSL/cable modem), enable both LAN1 and LAN2. If this...your dial-up and establish the PPPoE connection. WEPAUTO) in the SSID field. Then enter the username and password for xDSL/cable dial-up. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 3-15 3. Make the proper network configurations. Each network interface is enabled immediately when you check the box next to it. • If you...