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... APIC Support 4-27 4.5.4 APM Configuration 4-28 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...
... APIC Support 4-27 4.5.4 APM Configuration 4-28 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...
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Contents 5.3.3 Audio configurations 5-13 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 5-17 5.3.5 ASUS AI Gear 2 5-23 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 5-24 5.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-25 5.4 RAID configurations 5-26 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-26 5.4.2 AMD® RAID configurations 5-27 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-33 vi
Contents 5.3.3 Audio configurations 5-13 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 5-17 5.3.5 ASUS AI Gear 2 5-23 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 5-24 5.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-25 5.4 RAID configurations 5-26 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-26 5.4.2 AMD® RAID configurations 5-27 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-33 vi
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M3A specifications summary Other features ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: - xii Memory tuning from 533 MHz up to 150 MHz at 0.025V increment - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage ...connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header Chassis Intrusion connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) Support CD contents Drivers ASUS Gear 2 ASUS AI Nap ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.6 in (30.5 cm x 21.8 cm)...
M3A specifications summary Other features ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: - xii Memory tuning from 533 MHz up to 150 MHz at 0.025V increment - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage ...connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header Chassis Intrusion connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) Support CD contents Drivers ASUS Gear 2 ASUS AI Nap ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.6 in (30.5 cm x 21.8 cm)...
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..., you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without entering the OS. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS M3A 1- ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See pages 4-5 and 4-36...
..., you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without entering the OS. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS M3A 1- ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See pages 4-5 and 4-36...
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... the it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system... unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Assign an IRQ to ...
... the it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system... unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Assign an IRQ to ...
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... to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS M3A 4- ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS...network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Drivers menu appears. 2. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in the future. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a ...
... to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS M3A 4- ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS...network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Drivers menu appears. 2. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in the future. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a ...
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Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software informtion 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-30 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-38 ASUS M3A
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software informtion 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-30 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-38 ASUS M3A
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... Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at any...Running the support CD Place the support CD to run the CD. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. ASUS M3A 5-
... Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at any...Running the support CD Place the support CD to run the CD. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. ASUS M3A 5-
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... Cool 'n' Quiet™ technology driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC 883 audio driver and application. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Atheros L1 Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Atheros L1 Gigabit Ethernet driver. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS InstAll - ATI RAID/AHCI Controller Driver Installs the ATI®...
... Cool 'n' Quiet™ technology driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC 883 audio driver and application. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Atheros L1 Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Atheros L1 Gigabit Ethernet driver. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS InstAll - ATI RAID/AHCI Controller Driver Installs the ATI®...
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...operating system. Make ATI 64bit Vista RAID Allows you to create an AMD® Serial ATA RAID driver disk. Make ATI 32bit Vista RAID Allows you to the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so that you can connect to create an ...AMD® Serial ATA RAID driver disk for 64bit Windows Vista™ operating system. 5- Chapter 5: Software support ATI ...
...operating system. Make ATI 64bit Vista RAID Allows you to create an AMD® Serial ATA RAID driver disk. Make ATI 32bit Vista RAID Allows you to the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so that you can connect to create an ...AMD® Serial ATA RAID driver disk for 64bit Windows Vista™ operating system. 5- Chapter 5: Software support ATI ...
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...From the Windows® Vista operating system, click Start. Close all windows. • Make sure to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. • The AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology feature works only with the AMD heatsink and fan assembly ... chip • If you purchased a separate heatsink and fan package, use the ASUS Q-Fan technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan speed according to Classic View. 3. Click "Change power settings...". ASUS M3A 5-11 Make sure the Control Panel is set to your system loading. From the...
...From the Windows® Vista operating system, click Start. Close all windows. • Make sure to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. • The AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology feature works only with the AMD heatsink and fan assembly ... chip • If you purchased a separate heatsink and fan package, use the ASUS Q-Fan technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan speed according to Classic View. 3. Click "Change power settings...". ASUS M3A 5-11 Make sure the Control Panel is set to your system loading. From the...
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...Realtek HD Audio Manager. Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings window Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Minimize button Information button ASUS M3A 5-13 The ALC883 also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for all audio ports, eliminating ... capability. 5.3.3 Audio configurations The Realtek® ALC883 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the Support CD that came with the motherboard package. From the taskbar, double-click on the taskbar.
...Realtek HD Audio Manager. Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings window Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Minimize button Information button ASUS M3A 5-13 The ALC883 also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for all audio ports, eliminating ... capability. 5.3.3 Audio configurations The Realtek® ALC883 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the Support CD that came with the motherboard package. From the taskbar, double-click on the taskbar.
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... the karaoke to effect the Sound Effect settings and exit. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support Exit Click the exit button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Sound Effect tab. 2. Information Click the information...
... the karaoke to effect the Sound Effect settings and exit. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support Exit Click the exit button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Sound Effect tab. 2. Information Click the information...
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... turn it on the main window right handle. Click to close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on . The Drivers installation tab appears if your system and change the utility configuration. Launching PC Probe II You can launch the PC Probe II right after.... 3. Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. The PC Probe II main window appears. With this icon to close the Preference panel ASUS M3A 5-17 If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your computer...
... turn it on the main window right handle. Click to close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on . The Drivers installation tab appears if your system and change the utility configuration. Launching PC Probe II You can launch the PC Probe II right after.... 3. Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. The PC Probe II main window appears. With this icon to close the Preference panel ASUS M3A 5-17 If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your computer...
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.... Refer to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as it contains a complete copy of the data in a RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. For optimal performance, install...be calculated and written. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for details. 5.4.1 Installing hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from the support CD to a floppy...
.... Refer to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as it contains a complete copy of the data in a RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. For optimal performance, install...be calculated and written. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for details. 5.4.1 Installing hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from the support CD to a floppy...
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... item in the BIOS Setup before you have installed the Serial ATA RAID driver. In the Main Menu, go to Storage Configuration, and set (s). 5.4.2 AMD® RAID configurations The AMD® RAID controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1configurations. ASUS M3A 5-27 The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in Windows® OS after...
... item in the BIOS Setup before you have installed the Serial ATA RAID driver. In the Main Menu, go to Storage Configuration, and set (s). 5.4.2 AMD® RAID configurations The AMD® RAID controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1configurations. ASUS M3A 5-27 The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in Windows® OS after...
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...complete the process. Insert a floppy disk into the floppy drive then press . 9. To install the RAID driver: 1. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to create an AMD RAID driver disk. 4. ASUS M3A 5-33 Boot your computer. 2. Set the optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. The following ... create a RAID driver disk. 8. To create a RAID driver disk: 1. OR 1. Press then insert the floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP/Vista operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. Place the motherboard support CD into ...
...complete the process. Insert a floppy disk into the floppy drive then press . 9. To install the RAID driver: 1. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to create an AMD RAID driver disk. 4. ASUS M3A 5-33 Boot your computer. 2. Set the optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. The following ... create a RAID driver disk. 8. To create a RAID driver disk: 1. OR 1. Press then insert the floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP/Vista operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. Place the motherboard support CD into ...