User Manual
Page 11
... to 8 GB system memory *DDR2 1066 is supported by AM2+ CPU only *Refer to 5200 MT/s; 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+ Phenom... 10 x USB 2.0 ports (6 at mid-board; 4 on the next page) xi ASUS AI Nap - Supports Jack-Detection, and Multi-Streaming - ASUS Q-Connector - HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface for AM2+ CPU 2000 / 1600 MT/s for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 1 x PCIe x16 slot 2 x PCIe x1 slots 3 x PCI 2.2 slots Support...
... to 8 GB system memory *DDR2 1066 is supported by AM2+ CPU only *Refer to 5200 MT/s; 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+ Phenom... 10 x USB 2.0 ports (6 at mid-board; 4 on the next page) xi ASUS AI Nap - Supports Jack-Detection, and Multi-Streaming - ASUS Q-Connector - HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface for AM2+ CPU 2000 / 1600 MT/s for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 1 x PCIe x16 slot 2 x PCIe x1 slots 3 x PCI 2.2 slots Support...
User Manual
Page 110
... Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology: 1. See section "4.4 Advanced Menu." 3. From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. 5.3.2 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of power depending on the system and enter BIOS by...
... Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology: 1. See section "4.4 Advanced Menu." 3. From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. 5.3.2 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of power depending on the system and enter BIOS by...
User Manual
Page 119
...You can adjust the sensor threshold value in the desktop, click the arrow down button of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. Click OK when finished. Large display Small display Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of the ...the threshold values using a magnetic effect. When you want to decrease value ASUS M3A 5-19 The hardware monitor panels come in a small monitoring panel. Click to increase value Click to detach a monitor panel from the list box. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in two display modes:...
...You can adjust the sensor threshold value in the desktop, click the arrow down button of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. Click OK when finished. Large display Small display Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of the ...the threshold values using a magnetic effect. When you want to decrease value ASUS M3A 5-19 The hardware monitor panels come in a small monitoring panel. Click to increase value Click to detach a monitor panel from the list box. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in two display modes:...
User Manual
Page 121
...lists all logical drives. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available hard disk drive space. Click to display the information on the right panel. Hard disk drive space usage The Hard Disk tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD ASUS M3A 5-21 CPU usage The CPU... tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation. Click a hard disk drive to display the Usage browser. PCI browser Click...
...lists all logical drives. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available hard disk drive space. Click to display the information on the right panel. Hard disk drive space usage The Hard Disk tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD ASUS M3A 5-21 CPU usage The CPU... tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation. Click a hard disk drive to display the Usage browser. PCI browser Click...
User Manual
Page 125
... of Enable Q-Fan 2 to activate this function. Silent mode minimizes fan speed for the best cooling effect. Select CPU Q-Fan 2 or CHASSIS Q-Fan 2. ASUS M3A click to save the setup. Click the drop-down list button and select a profile. Performance mode boosts the fan to achieve the maximum fan speed. After enabling the Q-Fan...
... of Enable Q-Fan 2 to activate this function. Silent mode minimizes fan speed for the best cooling effect. Select CPU Q-Fan 2 or CHASSIS Q-Fan 2. ASUS M3A click to save the setup. Click the drop-down list button and select a profile. Performance mode boosts the fan to achieve the maximum fan speed. After enabling the Q-Fan...