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...25 4.4.7 USB Configuration 4-26 4.5 Power menu 4-27 4.5.1 Suspend Mode 4-27 4.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 4-27 4.5.3 ACPI 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 ...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 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-4 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-5 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-5 5.2.7 Other information 5-6 5.3 Software information 5-8 5.3.1 ASUS...
...25 4.4.7 USB Configuration 4-26 4.5 Power menu 4-27 4.5.1 Suspend Mode 4-27 4.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 4-27 4.5.3 ACPI 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 ...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 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-4 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-5 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-5 5.2.7 Other information 5-6 5.3 Software information 5-8 5.3.1 ASUS...
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...supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS... guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways...
...supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS... guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways...
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... Lists) 1 x PCIe x16 slot 2 x PCIe x1 slots 3 x PCI 2.2 slots Support PCIe 2.0 / 1.0 Architecture - 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, 1, and 0+1 - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 Atheros® PCIe Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 Realtek ALC883 8-channel High Definition audio CODEC - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY - M3A specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage...
... Lists) 1 x PCIe x16 slot 2 x PCIe x1 slots 3 x PCI 2.2 slots Support PCIe 2.0 / 1.0 Architecture - 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, 1, and 0+1 - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 Atheros® PCIe Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 Realtek ALC883 8-channel High Definition audio CODEC - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY - M3A specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage...
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M3A specifications summary Other features ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: - AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU Frequency Tuner) Precision Tweaker: - vChipset: 4-step Chipset voltage control SFS (... 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...
M3A specifications summary Other features ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: - AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU Frequency Tuner) Precision Tweaker: - vChipset: 4-step Chipset voltage control SFS (... 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...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS M3A 1 x Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® M3A motherboard! Before you for 2 devices 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, system panel; Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M3A 1- 1.1 Welcome...
... following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS M3A 1 x Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® M3A motherboard! Before you for 2 devices 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, system panel; Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M3A 1- 1.1 Welcome...
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1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on 64-bit architecture. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up...
1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on 64-bit architecture. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up...
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... increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. ASUS M3A 1- Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard disk drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications...2-22 and 2-28 for details. Native DDR2 1066 support This motherboard is supported by AM2+ CPU only. PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via...
... increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. ASUS M3A 1- Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard disk drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications...2-22 and 2-28 for details. Native DDR2 1066 support This motherboard is supported by AM2+ CPU only. PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via...
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... panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. See page 2-32 for details. Update your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS M3A 1- This unique module eliminates the trouble of the computer. Smart Support CD This feature provides a checklist that are already installed, as well as those that allows the user to...
... panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. See page 2-32 for details. Update your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS M3A 1- This unique module eliminates the trouble of the computer. Smart Support CD This feature provides a checklist that are already installed, as well as those that allows the user to...
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.... • When using only one memory module, start installing the DDR2 DIMMs from the same vendor. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for further explanation: http://support.asus.com/faq/faq. You also may : • install identical DIMMs in all four sockets OR • install identical... dual channel mode. You may reserve a certain amount 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 each slot. 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows...
.... • When using only one memory module, start installing the DDR2 DIMMs from the same vendor. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for further explanation: http://support.asus.com/faq/faq. You also may : • install identical DIMMs in all four sockets OR • install identical... dual channel mode. You may reserve a certain amount 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 each slot. 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows...
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...5 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. M3A Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size 512MB 256MB 2GB 1GB 512MB 1GB 1GB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 512MB 1GB Vendor... KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Qimonda Qimonda Qimonda Apacer Kingmax Kingmax Super Talent NANYA PSC PSC Chip 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 *...
...5 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. M3A Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size 512MB 256MB 2GB 1GB 512MB 1GB 1GB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 512MB 1GB Vendor... KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Qimonda Qimonda Qimonda Apacer Kingmax Kingmax Super Talent NANYA PSC PSC Chip 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 *...
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...so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Do not force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs ...to unlock the DIMM. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS M3A 2-15 Unlock a DIMM socket by ...
...so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Do not force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs ...to unlock the DIMM. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS M3A 2-15 Unlock a DIMM socket by ...
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... 1. See Chapter 4 for the expansion card. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign ...make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. The following sub...
... 1. See Chapter 4 for the expansion card. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign ...make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. The following sub...
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..., and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that complies with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the locatino...PCI Express x1_2 slot 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics card that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
..., and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that complies with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the locatino...PCI Express x1_2 slot 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics card that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
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... is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. LAN (RJ-45) port. Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. Line In port (light blue). ASUS M3A 2-21 Supported by Atheros L1 Gigabit LAN controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to the table below for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out...
... is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. LAN (RJ-45) port. Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. Line In port (light blue). ASUS M3A 2-21 Supported by Atheros L1 Gigabit LAN controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to the table below for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out...
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... Connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port 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 the connectors in the BIOS to the ... Serial ATA signal cables for details. • Before creating a RAID set to the SATA1/2/3/4 connector. right angle side ASUS M3A 2-25 3. M3A ® M3A SATA connectors SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3...
... Connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port 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 the connectors in the BIOS to the ... Serial ATA signal cables for details. • Before creating a RAID set to the SATA1/2/3/4 connector. right angle side ASUS M3A 2-25 3. M3A ® M3A SATA connectors SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3...
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... NC M3A USB 2.0 connectors USB910 PIN1 USB78 PIN1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. 4. USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You... can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-...
... NC M3A USB 2.0 connectors USB910 PIN1 USB78 PIN1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. 4. USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You... can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-...
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... feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labled CHA_FAN1 for better themal environment. ASUS M3A 2-27 5. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the connector. Connect...
... feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labled CHA_FAN1 for better themal environment. ASUS M3A 2-27 5. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the connector. Connect...
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...Specification 2.0-compliant (500W) PSU has been tested to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. ATX12V EATXPWR M3A +12V DC GND ® M3A ATX power connectors +12V DC GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground...recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for your system, refer to support the motherboard power requirements with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides...
...Specification 2.0-compliant (500W) PSU has been tested to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. ATX12V EATXPWR M3A +12V DC GND ® M3A ATX power connectors +12V DC GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground...recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for your system, refer to support the motherboard power requirements with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides...
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... SENSE2_RETUR AGND 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. If you want to connect a High Definition front panel audio module... setup to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you to [Azalia] (default). Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you want...
... SENSE2_RETUR AGND 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. If you want to connect a High Definition front panel audio module... setup to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you to [Azalia] (default). Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you want...