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... 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 keys 2-11 2.2.4 Menu items 2-12 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-12 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-12 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-12 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-12 2.2.9 General help 2-12 2.3 Main menu...
... 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 keys 2-11 2.2.4 Menu items 2-12 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-12 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-12 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-12 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-12 2.2.9 General help 2-12 2.3 Main menu...
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Supports HDMI™ Technology (HDCP compliant) with max. Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10, OpenGL 2.0, Pixel Shader 4.0 - R��e�f�e�r�t�o��w�w�... rear panel) (continued on the next page) Supports DVI with max. AMD® integrated graphics - Hybrid CrossFire™ support (For Windows Vista only) - Maximum shared memory of the AM2+ CPUs only. M3A-H/HDMI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN High Definition Audio USB AMD® Socket AM2...
Supports HDMI™ Technology (HDCP compliant) with max. Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10, OpenGL 2.0, Pixel Shader 4.0 - R��e�f�e�r�t�o��w�w�... rear panel) (continued on the next page) Supports DVI with max. AMD® integrated graphics - Hybrid CrossFire™ support (For Windows Vista only) - Maximum shared memory of the AM2+ CPUs only. M3A-H/HDMI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN High Definition Audio USB AMD® Socket AM2...
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ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without entering Windows. With better electric conductivity, it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). The BIOS settings can now enjoy Skype, IM, YouTube, webmail and Internet file ...downloads and sharing whenever and wherever you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up , the ASUS Express Gate Lite...
ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without entering Windows. With better electric conductivity, it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). The BIOS settings can now enjoy Skype, IM, YouTube, webmail and Internet file ...downloads and sharing whenever and wherever you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up , the ASUS Express Gate Lite...
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...the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of the computer. See pages 2-4 and 2-39 for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to achieve the most precise settings... northbridge voltage, southbridge voltage, and DRAM voltage in 0.02V steps to convert your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-7 eliminates the need to overclocking. Update your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The...
...the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of the computer. See pages 2-4 and 2-39 for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to achieve the most precise settings... northbridge voltage, southbridge voltage, and DRAM voltage in 0.02V steps to convert your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-7 eliminates the need to overclocking. Update your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The...
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... a maximum of manipulating this issue: http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/4GB_Rev1.pdf http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-016594.htm This motherboard can support 4 GB physical memory on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition M3A-H/HDMI Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2...
... a maximum of manipulating this issue: http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/4GB_Rev1.pdf http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-016594.htm This motherboard can support 4 GB physical memory on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition M3A-H/HDMI Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2...
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... as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-23 PCIe x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16 slot PCIe x1_2 slot PCI_1 slot PCI_2 slot PCI_3 slot • Currently, only Windows® Vista operation system supports Hybird CrossFire mode. • Currently, only AMD® HD3470, HD3450...
... as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-23 PCIe x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16 slot PCIe x1_2 slot PCI_1 slot PCI_2 slot PCI_3 slot • Currently, only Windows® Vista operation system supports Hybird CrossFire mode. • Currently, only AMD® HD3470, HD3450...
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... 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND M3A-H/HDMI ® GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND SATA3 SATA2 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 ...
... 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND M3A-H/HDMI ® GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND SATA3 SATA2 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 ...
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Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support DVD during POST.) 2. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk ...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 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you need to restore ...
Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support DVD during POST.) 2. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk ...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 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you need to restore ...
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.... Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box . Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Windows® XP environment a. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . b. Click Start. 2. Windows® Vista environment a. c. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-3 Do either one of the following to the bootable floppy disk. d. Copy the original or the latest...
.... Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box . Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Windows® XP environment a. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . b. Click Start. 2. Windows® Vista environment a. c. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-3 Do either one of the following to the bootable floppy disk. d. Copy the original or the latest...
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...Windows® applications before you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS... Update: 1. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-7 The Drivers menu appears. 2. This utility is available in the support DVD...
...Windows® applications before you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS... Update: 1. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-7 The Drivers menu appears. 2. This utility is available in the support DVD...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. Click Next. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. Click Next. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
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... Next. 5. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. M3A-H-HDMI.ROM M3A-H-HDMI ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-9 The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to complete the...
... Next. 5. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. M3A-H-HDMI.ROM M3A-H-HDMI ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-9 The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to complete the...
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... can change the value of a field, select it then press to configure system Time. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items...menu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user- Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items ...
... can change the value of a field, select it then press to configure system Time. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items...menu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user- Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items ...
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.... This is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate Lite environment from the support DVD first before starting Windows or other installed OS. Reset User Data [No] Allows you can enable this item to [Reset], make sure to save the ... data. 2.7.2 Express Gate Lite Express Gate Lite Express Gate Lite BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools [Disabled] Options Disabled Enabled You have to install the ASUS Express Gate Lite application from launching properly. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Boot Out Timer [10] Sets countdown duration that the user data...
.... This is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate Lite environment from the support DVD first before starting Windows or other installed OS. Reset User Data [No] Allows you can enable this item to [Reset], make sure to save the ... data. 2.7.2 Express Gate Lite Express Gate Lite Express Gate Lite BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools [Disabled] Options Disabled Enabled You have to install the ASUS Express Gate Lite application from launching properly. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Boot Out Timer [10] Sets countdown duration that the user data...
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... when the PC is turned off. Discard Changes This option allows you to ensure the values you select this menu or from this option, a confirmation window appears. F10 key can be used for a confirmation before exiting. After selecting this option or if you press , a confirmation... window appears. Exit & Save Changes Once you are saved to save changes and exit. Press to the CMOS RAM. When you selected are finished making your ...
... when the PC is turned off. Discard Changes This option allows you to ensure the values you select this menu or from this option, a confirmation window appears. F10 key can be used for a confirmation before exiting. After selecting this option or if you press , a confirmation... window appears. Exit & Save Changes Once you are saved to save changes and exit. Press to the CMOS RAM. When you selected are finished making your ...
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... time without notice. The contents of the support DVD are subject to run the DVD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to maximize the features of the support DVD to locate ... Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer,...
... time without notice. The contents of the support DVD are subject to run the DVD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to maximize the features of the support DVD to locate ... Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer,...
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...ISP). 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to display the previous screen AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) Installs the AMD OverDrive Utility which allows configuration of system and overclocking settings in a Windows® environment. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The... Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. Click to display...
...ISP). 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to display the previous screen AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) Installs the AMD OverDrive Utility which allows configuration of system and overclocking settings in a Windows® environment. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The... Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. Click to display...
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ATI RAID/AHCI 32/64bit Vista Driver 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 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® Vista operating system. 3-6 Chapter 3: Software support
ATI RAID/AHCI 32/64bit Vista Driver 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 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® Vista operating system. 3-6 Chapter 3: Software support
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As you move windows. Move a window by dragging its four corners. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 3-11 The Express Gate Lite Environment The very first time you enter the Express ..., click on the icons on -screen inside the "boot to OS" button. Re-size a window by dragging any of time. The red triangle on its icon to force close it. to continue booting normally (e.g. Bring.... Besides using the LaunchBar, you can also choose to your installed OS such as Windows), enter BIOS setup, or power off. From here, you can also right-click anywhere on its corresponding software icon....
As you move windows. Move a window by dragging its four corners. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 3-11 The Express Gate Lite Environment The very first time you enter the Express ..., click on the icons on -screen inside the "boot to OS" button. Re-size a window by dragging any of time. The red triangle on its icon to force close it. to continue booting normally (e.g. Bring.... Besides using the LaunchBar, you can also choose to your installed OS such as Windows), enter BIOS setup, or power off. From here, you can also right-click anywhere on its corresponding software icon....
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...: Control the volume for quick access to the World Wide Web. Starts the Web Browser for your speaker output, microphone input, etc. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 3-13 Using the LaunchBar The LaunchBar has several system icons that one of the LaunchBar are: Click on this icon to change volume. In...If a USB device is detected, the icon contains a green arrow. Starts the Chat instant messaging tool. Click to open the File Manager window, which lets you can rightclick on the USB drive. Opens the Configuration Panel, which lets you want more screen space for free, as ...
...: Control the volume for quick access to the World Wide Web. Starts the Web Browser for your speaker output, microphone input, etc. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 3-13 Using the LaunchBar The LaunchBar has several system icons that one of the LaunchBar are: Click on this icon to change volume. In...If a USB device is detected, the icon contains a green arrow. Starts the Chat instant messaging tool. Click to open the File Manager window, which lets you can rightclick on the USB drive. Opens the Configuration Panel, which lets you want more screen space for free, as ...