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... 4-16 4.4 Advanced menu 4-17 4.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration 4-17 4.4.2 AI NET 2 4-20 4.4.3 CPU Configuration 4-21 4.4.4 Chipset 4-22 4.4.5 OnBoard Devices Configuration 4-24 4.4.6 PCI PnP 4-25 4.4.7 USB Configuration 4-26 4.5 Power menu 4-27 4.5.1 Suspend...4.5.5 Hardware Monitor 4-29 4.6 Boot menu 4-31 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-31 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-32 4.6.3 Security 4-34 4.7 Tools menu 4-36 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-36 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 ...
... 4-16 4.4 Advanced menu 4-17 4.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration 4-17 4.4.2 AI NET 2 4-20 4.4.3 CPU Configuration 4-21 4.4.4 Chipset 4-22 4.4.5 OnBoard Devices Configuration 4-24 4.4.6 PCI PnP 4-25 4.4.7 USB Configuration 4-26 4.5 Power menu 4-27 4.5.1 Suspend...4.5.5 Hardware Monitor 4-29 4.6 Boot menu 4-31 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-31 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-32 4.6.3 Security 4-34 4.7 Tools menu 4-36 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-36 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 ...
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...audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection, and Multi-Streaming - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Crystal Sound - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS AI Gear 2 - ASUS Q-Shield - M3A specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN High Definition audio USB ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features BIOS features AMD® Socket AM2+... 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred ECC/non-ECC DDR2 1066*/800/667/533 MHz memory modules - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Supports up to 8 GB system memory *DDR2 1066 is supported by AM2+ CPU only ...
...audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection, and Multi-Streaming - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Crystal Sound - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS AI Gear 2 - ASUS Q-Shield - M3A specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN High Definition audio USB ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features BIOS features AMD® Socket AM2+... 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred ECC/non-ECC DDR2 1066*/800/667/533 MHz memory modules - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Supports up to 8 GB system memory *DDR2 1066 is supported by AM2+ CPU only ...
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...step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - xii vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1 MHz increment - Memory tuning from 533 MHz up to 1066 MHz (1066 MHz mode is supported by AM2+ CPU only.) - ASUS C.P.R. ...ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.6 in (30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) *Specifications are subject to 600 MHz at 0.025V increment - FSB tuning from 100 MHz up to 150 MHz at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - PCIe frequency tuning from 200 MHz up to change without notice. M3A specifications summary Other features ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS...
...step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - xii vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1 MHz increment - Memory tuning from 533 MHz up to 1066 MHz (1066 MHz mode is supported by AM2+ CPU only.) - ASUS C.P.R. ...ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.6 in (30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) *Specifications are subject to 600 MHz at 0.025V increment - FSB tuning from 100 MHz up to 150 MHz at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - PCIe frequency tuning from 200 MHz up to change without notice. M3A specifications summary Other features ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS...
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... recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on 64-bit architecture. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with 2MB / 1MB / 512KB L2 cache based on the environment. It features 2000 / 1600 MT/s...800 memory support, and AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology. This is in line with less power consumption. AMD 770 Chipset AMD 770 Chipset is optimized with AMD®'s latest AM2+ and multi-core CPUs to create a smoother, faster computing environment. HyperTransport™ 3.0 ...
... recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on 64-bit architecture. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with 2MB / 1MB / 512KB L2 cache based on the environment. It features 2000 / 1600 MT/s...800 memory support, and AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology. This is in line with less power consumption. AMD 770 Chipset AMD 770 Chipset is optimized with AMD®'s latest AM2+ and multi-core CPUs to create a smoother, faster computing environment. HyperTransport™ 3.0 ...
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...CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn off is required prior using C.P.R. M3A ® M3A Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system ...CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS M3A 2-19 2.6 Jumper 1. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. You must turn ON the computer. 6. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position...
...CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn off is required prior using C.P.R. M3A ® M3A Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system ...CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS M3A 2-19 2.6 Jumper 1. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. You must turn ON the computer. 6. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position...
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SATA2 [black]; See section 4.4.3 Chipset for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to 5.4.2 RAID Configuration or the manual bundled in the motherboard support CD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors, set the Onchip SATA ... the SATA1/2/3/4 connectors, you install SATA hard disk drives to the table below for Serial ATA hard disk and optical disk drives. right angle side ASUS M3A 2-25 SATA3 [red]; AMD® SB600 Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red]; If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID ...
SATA2 [black]; See section 4.4.3 Chipset for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to 5.4.2 RAID Configuration or the manual bundled in the motherboard support CD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors, set the Onchip SATA ... the SATA1/2/3/4 connectors, you install SATA hard disk drives to the table below for Serial ATA hard disk and optical disk drives. right angle side ASUS M3A 2-25 SATA3 [red]; AMD® SB600 Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red]; If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID ...
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Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you to [AC97]. If you want to connect a High Definition front panel audio module to this connector, set this ... NC NC NC MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M3A Analog front panel connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. 9. See section 4.4.3 Chipset for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the SDIN0/1/2/3 Pin...
Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you to [AC97]. If you want to connect a High Definition front panel audio module to this connector, set this ... NC NC NC MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M3A Analog front panel connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. 9. See section 4.4.3 Chipset for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the SDIN0/1/2/3 Pin...
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... CPU-NB HT Link Speed [Auto] Processor Voltage [Auto] Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be stable. ASUS M3A 4-17 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to individually set overclocking parameters. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recomends are not ...for the system. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration AI NET 2 CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- Loads the optimal settings for the system.performance.
... CPU-NB HT Link Speed [Auto] Processor Voltage [Auto] Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be stable. ASUS M3A 4-17 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to individually set overclocking parameters. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recomends are not ...for the system. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration AI NET 2 CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- Loads the optimal settings for the system.performance.
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Configuration options: [Channel] [Chip Select] 4.4.4 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to display the sub-menu. Select an item then press to change the PCI Express Configuration settings. Select an item then press ... menu allows you enable the Power Down Enable item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Down Mode [Channel] Appears only when you to change the advanced chipset settings.
Configuration options: [Channel] [Chip Select] 4.4.4 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to display the sub-menu. Select an item then press to change the PCI Express Configuration settings. Select an item then press ... menu allows you enable the Power Down Enable item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Down Mode [Channel] Appears only when you to change the advanced chipset settings.
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Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through the installation wizard. AMD Chipset Program Driver Installs the AMD® Chipset drivers for the AMD 770 chipset. ASUS InstAll - Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC 883 audio driver and application. 5- Chapter 5: Software support AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' ...
Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through the installation wizard. AMD Chipset Program Driver Installs the AMD® Chipset drivers for the AMD 770 chipset. ASUS InstAll - Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC 883 audio driver and application. 5- Chapter 5: Software support AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' ...
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...-protect the floppy disk to complete the installation. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to avoid computer virus infection. ASUS M3A 5-33 Save changes and exit BIOS. 5. The following menu appears: a) AMD RAID Driver Disk b) Jmicron...~ d:_ 7. Press to create an AMD RAID driver disk. 4. When the Drivers menu appears, click AMD Chipset Driver to create a RAID driver disk. 8. Press then insert the floppy disk with the RAID driver is ...succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. - Place the motherboard support CD into the floppy drive then press . 9.
...-protect the floppy disk to complete the installation. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to avoid computer virus infection. ASUS M3A 5-33 Save changes and exit BIOS. 5. The following menu appears: a) AMD RAID Driver Disk b) Jmicron...~ d:_ 7. Press to create an AMD RAID driver disk. 4. When the Drivers menu appears, click AMD Chipset Driver to create a RAID driver disk. 8. Press then insert the floppy disk with the RAID driver is ...succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. - Place the motherboard support CD into the floppy drive then press . 9.