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...switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu ...screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window...
...switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu ...screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window...
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... configuration (2), you may install a maximum 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 Vista x64 Edition 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information You may : •...
... configuration (2), you may install a maximum 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 Vista x64 Edition 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information You may : •...
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... the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to the table below for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections. If you are using Windows® XP or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to ...cables for details. • Before creating a RAID set 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 avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. right angle side ASUS M3A 2-25
... the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to the table below for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections. If you are using Windows® XP or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to ...cables for details. • Before creating a RAID set 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 avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. right angle side ASUS M3A 2-25
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...than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using... Windows® Vista™: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. Pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up Click the Turn Off button to section "4.5 Power...
...than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using... Windows® Vista™: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. Pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up Click the Turn Off button to section "4.5 Power...
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... This utility is available in Windows® environment.) 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you to...motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. ASUS M3A...
... This utility is available in Windows® environment.) 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you to...motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. ASUS M3A...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Update BIOS from the 3.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Update BIOS from the 3.
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... Internet. Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Always update the utility to download. M3A ASUS M3A 4- Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. M3A.rom 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version...
... Internet. Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Always update the utility to download. M3A ASUS M3A 4- Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. M3A.rom 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version...
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... At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . b. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. c. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format ...options field, then click Start. 2. 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either one of the following to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup b. Copy the original or the latest motherboard...
... At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . b. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. c. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format ...options field, then click Start. 2. 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either one of the following to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup b. Copy the original or the latest motherboard...
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...the field opposite the item. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to select a field. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS M3A 4-11 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on any menu screen means that is highlighted when selected.... Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to configure system Time. 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu...
...the field opposite the item. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to select a field. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS M3A 4-11 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on any menu screen means that is highlighted when selected.... Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to configure system Time. 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu...
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...changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you to load the default values for each of the options from this option, a confirmation window appears. Select YES to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS... values. Select one of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. If you made changes to fields other changes before exiting. ASUS M3A 4-37 Exit & Discard Changes Select this option from the legend bar to exit. Exit & Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections...
...changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you to load the default values for each of the options from this option, a confirmation window appears. Select YES to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS... values. Select one of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. If you made changes to fields other changes before exiting. ASUS M3A 4-37 Exit & Discard Changes Select this option from the legend bar to exit. Exit & Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections...
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ASUS M3A 5- Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter 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 install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Visit the...
ASUS M3A 5- Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter 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 install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Visit the...
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... Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in Windows® environment. ASUS M3A 5- ASUS AI Nap Installs the ASUS AI Nap utility. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ software. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The...
... Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in Windows® environment. ASUS M3A 5- ASUS AI Nap Installs the ASUS AI Nap utility. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ software. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The...
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Make ATI RAID Driver 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. Make ... AMD 770 SATA/RAID driver disk. Make ATI 64bit Vista RAID Allows you to create an AMD® Serial ATA RAID driver disk for 64bit Windows Vista™ operating system. 5- Chapter 5: Software support ATI WEBPAM Installs the ATI WebPAM RAID Utility. 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to...
Make ATI RAID Driver 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. Make ... AMD 770 SATA/RAID driver disk. Make ATI 64bit Vista RAID Allows you to create an AMD® Serial ATA RAID driver disk for 64bit Windows Vista™ operating system. 5- Chapter 5: Software support ATI WEBPAM Installs the ATI WebPAM RAID Utility. 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to...
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... file formats. • The file size should be smaller than 150 K. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. Select Update BIOS from a file from the support CD. The ASUS MyLogo2™ is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. See section ... sure that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is the image that contains the image you through the installation. Launch the ASUS Update utility. From the left window pane, select the folder that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). 5.3 Software information Most ...
... file formats. • The file size should be smaller than 150 K. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. Select Update BIOS from a file from the support CD. The ASUS MyLogo2™ is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. See section ... sure that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is the image that contains the image you through the installation. Launch the ASUS Update utility. From the left window pane, select the folder that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). 5.3 Software information Most ...
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When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. ASUS M3A 5- 7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9.
When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. ASUS M3A 5- 7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9.
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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... the task the CPU performs. Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology To enable Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology: 1. Reboot your computer and set to [Enabled]. From the Windows® XP operating system, click Start. Click OK to effect settings. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support The following dialogue box appears. 5. See section "4.4 Advanced Menu." 3. ...
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... the task the CPU performs. Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology To enable Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology: 1. Reboot your computer and set to [Enabled]. From the Windows® XP operating system, click Start. Click OK to effect settings. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support The following dialogue box appears. 5. See section "4.4 Advanced Menu." 3. ...
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Click "Change power settings...". From the Preferred plans, select Power saver. 6. ASUS M3A 5-11 Close all windows. • Make sure to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. • The AMD Cool 'n' ...separate heatsink and fan package, use the ASUS Q-Fan technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan speed according to Classic View. 3. Double-click the Personalization icon in the Control Panel then click the Screen Saver item. 4. Select Control Panel. 2. From the Windows® Vista operating system, click Start....
Click "Change power settings...". From the Preferred plans, select Power saver. 6. ASUS M3A 5-11 Close all windows. • Make sure to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. • The AMD Cool 'n' ...separate heatsink and fan package, use the ASUS Q-Fan technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan speed according to Classic View. 3. Double-click the Personalization icon in the Control Panel then click the Screen Saver item. 4. Select Control Panel. 2. From the Windows® Vista operating system, click Start....
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Launching the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software The motherboard support CD includes the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software that enables you are using Windows® XP and Vista, click the Start button. Make sure to section 5.2.3 Utilities menu for details. Select All Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet vX.XXX. 2. To launch the Cool 'n' Quiet!™... Chapter 5: Software support If you to view your system's real-time CPU Frequency and voltage. Refer to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support CD.
Launching the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software The motherboard support CD includes the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software that enables you are using Windows® XP and Vista, click the Start button. Make sure to section 5.2.3 Utilities menu for details. Select All Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet vX.XXX. 2. To launch the Cool 'n' Quiet!™... Chapter 5: Software support If you to view your system's real-time CPU Frequency and voltage. Refer to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support CD.
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..., you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on your computer. Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings window Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Minimize button Information button ASUS M3A 5-13 The software provides JackSensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. Follow the installation wizard to display the Realtek... convenience. From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundEffect icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the Support CD that came with the motherboard package.
..., you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on your computer. Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings window Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Minimize button Information button ASUS M3A 5-13 The software provides JackSensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. Follow the installation wizard to display the Realtek... convenience. From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundEffect icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the Support CD that came with the motherboard package.
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... and exit. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Sound Effect tab. 2. Information Click the information button ( ) to minimize the window. Click the shortcut buttons or the drop-down menus for your listening pleasure. Click to your audio settings. Configuration options Click any of the tabs...
... and exit. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Sound Effect tab. 2. Information Click the information button ( ) to minimize the window. Click the shortcut buttons or the drop-down menus for your listening pleasure. Click to your audio settings. Configuration options Click any of the tabs...