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...not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are connected. If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product,...qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that your...
...not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are connected. If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product,...qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that your...
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... audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection, and Multi-Streaming - ASUS AI Gear 2 - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS AI Nap - 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™ FX / Phenom X4 / Phenom...
... audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection, and Multi-Streaming - ASUS AI Gear 2 - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS AI Nap - 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™ FX / Phenom X4 / Phenom...
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...174; Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology. See page 2-6 for details. AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™ 64 FX / Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 single-core Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ and dual-core Athlon™...; 64 X2 / Athlon™ 64 FX processors with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). See page 2-6 for details. It...
...174; Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology. See page 2-6 for details. AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™ 64 FX / Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 single-core Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ and dual-core Athlon™...; 64 X2 / Athlon™ 64 FX processors with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). See page 2-6 for details. It...
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...component, ensure that the ATX power supply is detached from the power supply. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.... them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. M3A ® M3A Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M3A 2- 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Failure to do ...
...component, ensure that the ATX power supply is detached from the power supply. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.... them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. M3A ® M3A Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M3A 2- 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Failure to do ...
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ASUS M3A 2- 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 21.8cm (8.6in) KBMS KBPWR ATX12V PWR_FAN CPU_FAN COM1 Socket AM2+ M3A DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,...
ASUS M3A 2- 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 21.8cm (8.6in) KBMS KBPWR ATX12V PWR_FAN CPU_FAN COM1 Socket AM2+ M3A DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,...
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... NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. M3A ® M3A CPU Socket AM2+/AM2 2. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM2+/AM2 socket designed for AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom X4...
... NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. M3A ® M3A CPU Socket AM2+/AM2 2. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM2+/AM2 socket designed for AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom X4...
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Gold triangle Small triangle 5. The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. 3. When the CPU is locked. 6. ASUS M3A 2- Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with a small triangle. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place.
Gold triangle Small triangle 5. The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. 3. When the CPU is locked. 6. ASUS M3A 2- Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with a small triangle. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place.
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... ASUS M3A 2-11 Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 (yellow) - Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 (black) - - - Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 (black) DIMM_B1 (yellow) - 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: M3A...
... ASUS M3A 2-11 Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 (yellow) - Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 (black) - - - Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 (black) DIMM_B1 (yellow) - 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: M3A...
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...-bit version If you may install a maximum of manipulating 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 the operating systems listed below. aspx?SLanguage=en...version OS. You may : • install identical DIMMs in all four sockets OR • install identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (yellow sockets) and another identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets) • Always use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for the latest Qualified ...
...-bit version If you may install a maximum of manipulating 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 the operating systems listed below. aspx?SLanguage=en...version OS. You may : • install identical DIMMs in all four sockets OR • install identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (yellow sockets) and another identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets) • Always use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for the latest Qualified ...
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...A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N 5 Chip Brand KINGSTON MICRON ELPIDA N/A N/A N/A APACER NANYA KINGMAX N/A NANYA PSC PSC SS/ DS Part No. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2 QVL. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* SS KVR667D2N5/512 * * SS KVR667D2N5/256 * * DS KVR667D2N5/2G * * * DS ... Supports 4 modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. M3A Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size 512MB 256MB 2GB 1GB 512MB 1GB 1GB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB...
...A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N 5 Chip Brand KINGSTON MICRON ELPIDA N/A N/A N/A APACER NANYA KINGMAX N/A NANYA PSC PSC SS/ DS Part No. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2 QVL. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* SS KVR667D2N5/512 * * SS KVR667D2N5/256 * * DS KVR667D2N5/2G * * * DS ... Supports 4 modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. M3A Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size 512MB 256MB 2GB 1GB 512MB 1GB 1GB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB...
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...Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. The DIMM might get ...notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket such that it flips out 1 with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS M3A 2-15 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing...
...Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. The DIMM might get ...notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket such that it flips out 1 with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS M3A 2-15 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing...