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... AwardBIOS Flash BIOS AwardBIOS Flash AwardBIOS Flash 程式(AWDFLASH.EXE BIOS AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 程式。 1 http://tw.asus.com BIOS M2N-VM HDMI.bin FAT 32/16 格式的 USB BIOS 2 CD/DVD AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 3 DOS 4. 當 A BIOS ...; AwardBIOS Flash 5 A awdflash 並按下 鍵。 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A...
... AwardBIOS Flash BIOS AwardBIOS Flash AwardBIOS Flash 程式(AWDFLASH.EXE BIOS AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 程式。 1 http://tw.asus.com BIOS M2N-VM HDMI.bin FAT 32/16 格式的 USB BIOS 2 CD/DVD AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 3 DOS 4. 當 A BIOS ...; AwardBIOS Flash 5 A awdflash 並按下 鍵。 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A...
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... Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd.... PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A...
... Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd.... PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A...
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Contents Contents...iii Notices...vi Safety information 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...
Contents Contents...iii Notices...vi Safety information 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...
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...;in�g� - Supports DVI with max. AMD® integrated graphics - resolution up to 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz - M3A-H/HDMI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN High Definition Audio USB AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ ...65533;a��ti�o�n�,�M��u�l�ti�- Supports up to 5200 MT/s; Supports HDMI™ Technology (HDCP compliant) with max. Coaxial�S�/�P�D��I�F��O�u��...
...;in�g� - Supports DVI with max. AMD® integrated graphics - resolution up to 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz - M3A-H/HDMI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN High Definition Audio USB AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ ...65533;a��ti�o�n�,�M��u�l�ti�- Supports up to 5200 MT/s; Supports HDMI™ Technology (HDCP compliant) with max. Coaxial�S�/�P�D��I�F��O�u��...
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... (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Crystal Sound - ASUS O.C. vDIMM: 8-step DRAM voltage control - Memory tuning from 533MHz up to 1066MHz - M3A-H/HDMI specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS 4+1 Phase Power Design - ASUS AI Gear 2 - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Express Gate Lite ASUS MyLogo 2™ Intelligent...
... (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Crystal Sound - ASUS O.C. vDIMM: 8-step DRAM voltage control - Memory tuning from 533MHz up to 1066MHz - M3A-H/HDMI specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS 4+1 Phase Power Design - ASUS AI Gear 2 - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Express Gate Lite ASUS MyLogo 2™ Intelligent...
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xii 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 ... 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 (...
xii 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 ... 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 (...
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Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in 1 Q-connector ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the ... Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M3A-H/HDMI motherboard Serial ATA signal and power cable Ultra DMA 133/100 cable Floppy disk drive cable 1 x Q-shield 1 x HDMI to DVI Convertor 2 in the long line of the above items is damaged or...
Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in 1 Q-connector ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the ... Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M3A-H/HDMI motherboard Serial ATA signal and power cable Ultra DMA 133/100 cable Floppy disk drive cable 1 x Q-shield 1 x HDMI to DVI Convertor 2 in the long line of the above items is damaged or...
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...8482; Series / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ Series / Sempron™ processors. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-3 It features 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport™-based system bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support, and AMD...to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. AMD® 780G Chipset AMD® 780G Chipset is optimized with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). HyperTransport™ 3.0 support HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth than HyperTransport™...
...8482; Series / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ Series / Sempron™ processors. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-3 It features 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport™-based system bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support, and AMD...to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. AMD® 780G Chipset AMD® 780G Chipset is optimized with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). HyperTransport™ 3.0 support HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth than HyperTransport™...
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... and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction It allows digital audio transferring without converting it to www.asus. DDR2 1066 is HDCP compliant aloowing playback of the AM2+ CPUs only. See page 1-27 for high-speed data retrieval and...1-23 for details. See page 1-23 for details. It allows RAID 0, 1, and 10 configurations for the supported CPU models. HDMI Interface HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first and only industrysupported, uncompressed, all digital audio and video interface via coaxial S/PDIF (SONY...
... and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction It allows digital audio transferring without converting it to www.asus. DDR2 1066 is HDCP compliant aloowing playback of the AM2+ CPUs only. See page 1-27 for high-speed data retrieval and...1-23 for details. See page 1-23 for details. It allows RAID 0, 1, and 10 configurations for the supported CPU models. HDMI Interface HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first and only industrysupported, uncompressed, all digital audio and video interface via coaxial S/PDIF (SONY...
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...the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. See page 2-34 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. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound... and vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and saving CPU power consumption at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-5 To wake the system and return to different destinations. See pages 1-26 and 1-27 for details. You can continue running...
...the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. See page 2-34 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. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound... and vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and saving CPU power consumption at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-5 To wake the system and return to different destinations. See pages 1-26 and 1-27 for details. You can continue running...
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...pages 2-4 and 2-39 for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to achieve the most precise settings for each parameter. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-7 When the system hangs due to launch the utility and update the BIOS without the hassle of ...the computer. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to open the system chassis and clear ...
...pages 2-4 and 2-39 for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to achieve the most precise settings for each parameter. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-7 When the system hangs due to launch the utility and update the BIOS without the hassle of ...the computer. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to open the system chassis and clear ...
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... wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. M3A-H/HDMI ® SB_PWR M3A-H/HDMI Onboard LED ON OFF Standy Power Powered Off 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system...
... wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. M3A-H/HDMI ® SB_PWR M3A-H/HDMI Onboard LED ON OFF Standy Power Powered Off 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system...
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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) ..., 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) ..., 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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Doing so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis M3A-H/HDMI ® 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation.
Doing so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis M3A-H/HDMI ® 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation.
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... only one correct orientation. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-11 The CPU fits in completely. M3A-H/HDMI ® M3A-H/HDMI CPU socket AM2 2. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is designed for Socket AM2 Athlon Series / Sempron processors. Unlock the...
... only one correct orientation. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-11 The CPU fits in completely. M3A-H/HDMI ® M3A-H/HDMI CPU socket AM2 2. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is designed for Socket AM2 Athlon Series / Sempron processors. Unlock the...
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... CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 7. 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 The lever clicks on the motherboard. Position the CPU above...
... CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 7. 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 The lever clicks on the motherboard. Position the CPU above...
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ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-13 Follow these steps to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink ...
ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-13 Follow these steps to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink ...
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Populated ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-15 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: M3A-H/HDMI ® M3A-H/HDMI 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB ...
Populated ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-15 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: M3A-H/HDMI ® M3A-H/HDMI 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB ...
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.../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...512 N/A ELPIDA SS KVR1066D2N7/1G DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for dual channel mode. The excess memory installation will not cause any usage problem, but less memory size detected." You may check ...
.../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...512 N/A ELPIDA SS KVR1066D2N7/1G DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for dual channel mode. The excess memory installation will not cause any usage problem, but less memory size detected." You may check ...