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... Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix M3A specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the...
... Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix M3A specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the...
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... 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 (...notice. Memory tuning from 533 MHz up to 600 MHz at 1 MHz increment - AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU Frequency Tuner) Precision Tweaker: - M3A specifications summary Other features ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: -
... 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 (...notice. Memory tuning from 533 MHz up to 600 MHz at 1 MHz increment - AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU Frequency Tuner) Precision Tweaker: - M3A specifications summary Other features ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: -
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... dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction See page 2-6 for details. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with less power consumption. AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom X4 / Phenom...
... dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction See page 2-6 for details. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with less power consumption. AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom X4 / Phenom...
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...OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. To wake the system and return to suit your needs. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage, minimizing...when you to choose from profiles to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. 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. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can enhance speech-centric applications like...
...OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. To wake the system and return to suit your needs. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage, minimizing...when you to choose from profiles to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. 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. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can enhance speech-centric applications like...
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... system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to open the system chassis and ...clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to overclocking. When the system hangs due to achieve maximum system performance. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to fine tune the CPU/...
... system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to open the system chassis and ...clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to overclocking. When the system hangs due to achieve maximum system performance. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to fine tune the CPU/...
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...The excess memory installation will not give users the benefit of 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 8 GB physical memory on installing Windows® XP 32-bit version If ...OS version is recommended that you install less than 3 GB system memory if you obtain memory modules from slot DIMM_A1 or DIMM_B1 for better overclocking capability. • For dual-channel configuration (2), you may: • install identical DIMMs in all four sockets OR • install identical...
...The excess memory installation will not give users the benefit of 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 8 GB physical memory on installing Windows® XP 32-bit version If ...OS version is recommended that you install less than 3 GB system memory if you obtain memory modules from slot DIMM_A1 or DIMM_B1 for better overclocking capability. • For dual-channel configuration (2), you may: • install identical DIMMs in all four sockets OR • install identical...
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... never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 2-3. For system failure due to overclocking. ASUS M3A 2-19 M3A ® M3A Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs ...due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. 2.6 Jumper 1. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn off is required ...
... never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 2-3. For system failure due to overclocking. ASUS M3A 2-19 M3A ® M3A Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs ...due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. 2.6 Jumper 1. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn off is required ...
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...Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration Advanced Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking [Auto] PLL1 Spread Spectrum [Disabled] PLL2 Spread Spectrum [Disabled] CPU-NB HT Link Speed [Auto] Processor Voltage [Auto] Select... items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to individually set overclocking parameters. Select any one of CPU overclocking options to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. ASUS M3A 4-17 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to ...
...Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration Advanced Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking [Auto] PLL1 Spread Spectrum [Disabled] PLL2 Spread Spectrum [Disabled] CPU-NB HT Link Speed [Auto] Processor Voltage [Auto] Select... items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to individually set overclocking parameters. Select any one of CPU overclocking options to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. ASUS M3A 4-17 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to ...
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... frequency multiplier. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] • The following item vary depending on the CPU you set the Ai Overclocking item to set the Ai Overclocking item to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [1 GHz]...] Allows you to [Manual] and [Standard]. • The configuration options for the following item appears only when you install on the motherboard. The values range from 100 to adjust the PCIE frequency. Use the and keys to 600. The values range from 200 to adjust ...
... frequency multiplier. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] • The following item vary depending on the CPU you set the Ai Overclocking item to set the Ai Overclocking item to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [1 GHz]...] Allows you to [Manual] and [Standard]. • The configuration options for the following item appears only when you install on the motherboard. The values range from 100 to adjust the PCIE frequency. Use the and keys to 600. The values range from 200 to adjust ...
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The following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] [Manual] Memclock Value [533 MHz] ... Manual The configuration options for some of the DRAM Timing Configuration. Configuration options: [533 MHz] [667 MHz] [800 MHz] [1066 MHz] ASUS M3A 4-19 Processor Voltage [Auto] Allows selection of the DRAM Frequency programming method. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.8000V] [0.8250V] [0.8500V] ~ ...-menu allows selection of the following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking item to [Manual] and [Standard].
The following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] [Manual] Memclock Value [533 MHz] ... Manual The configuration options for some of the DRAM Timing Configuration. Configuration options: [533 MHz] [667 MHz] [800 MHz] [1066 MHz] ASUS M3A 4-19 Processor Voltage [Auto] Allows selection of the DRAM Frequency programming method. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.8000V] [0.8250V] [0.8500V] ~ ...-menu allows selection of the following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking item to [Manual] and [Standard].