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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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...you may check the URLs below for third party comments on 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. The excess ...memory installation will not cause any usage problem, but less memory size detected." Important notice on installing Windows...
...you may check the URLs below for third party comments on 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. The excess ...memory installation will not cause any usage problem, but less memory size detected." Important notice on installing Windows...
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... drives. If you install SATA hard disk drives 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 SATA1/2/3/4 connector. The Serial...to [Native IDE] by default. SATA4 [black]) These connectors are using Windows® XP or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. 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...
... drives. If you install SATA hard disk drives 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 SATA1/2/3/4 connector. The Serial...to [Native IDE] by default. SATA4 [black]) These connectors are using Windows® XP or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. 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...
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...then select ShutDown. 2. Refer to shut down . Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for details. ...; 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. Click the Turn Off button to section "4.5 Power Menu" in Chapter 4 for less than four seconds lets the system enter...
...then select ShutDown. 2. Refer to shut down . Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for details. ...; 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. Click the Turn Off button to section "4.5 Power Menu" in Chapter 4 for less than four seconds lets the system enter...
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... gets corrupted.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS M3A 4- 4.1 Managing and updating your system. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in the ...motherboard package. Place the support CD in Windows® environment.) 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS...
... gets corrupted.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS M3A 4- 4.1 Managing and updating your system. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in the ...motherboard package. Place the support CD in Windows® environment.) 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS...
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Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
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...Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a ...the utility to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. M3A ASUS M3A 4- Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update...
...Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a ...the utility to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. M3A ASUS M3A 4- Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update...
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... 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. b. d. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to create a bootable floppy disk. Click Start from the format... options field, then click Start. 2. e. DOS environment a. Click File from the menu, then select Format. Windows® XP environment a. c. b. Insert a ...
... 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. b. d. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to create a bootable floppy disk. Click Start from the format... options field, then click Start. 2. e. DOS environment a. Click File from the menu, then select Format. Windows® XP environment a. c. b. Insert a ...
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...Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS M3A 4-11 Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to select a field. You cannot select an item that menu. Use [+] or [-] to display...44M, 3.5 in brackets, and is not user-configurable. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to configure system Time. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. 4.2.9 General help At the top right ...
...Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS M3A 4-11 Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to select a field. You cannot select an item that menu. Use [+] or [-] to display...44M, 3.5 in brackets, and is not user-configurable. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to configure system Time. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. 4.2.9 General help At the top right ...
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... changes while exiting. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select YES to load default values. Select one of the parameters on even when the PC is turned ...each of the options from this menu or from the Exit menu to ensure the values you press , a confirmation window appears. 4.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for this ... setup after saving the changes. Select YES to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS M3A 4-37 After selecting this menu.
... changes while exiting. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select YES to load default values. Select one of the parameters on even when the PC is turned ...each of the options from this menu or from the Exit menu to ensure the values you press , a confirmation window appears. 4.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for this ... setup after saving the changes. Select YES to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS M3A 4-37 After selecting this menu.
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... 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/64-bit XP/Vista/64-bit Vista operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to run the CD. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system ... the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. ASUS M3A 5- Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates...
... 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/64-bit XP/Vista/64-bit Vista operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to run the CD. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system ... the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. ASUS M3A 5- Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates...
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... Ethernet utility. ASUS M3A 5- Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS AI Nap Installs the ASUS AI Nap utility. ASUS AI Gear2 Installs the ASUS AI Gear 2 utility. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in Windows® environment...
... Ethernet utility. ASUS M3A 5- Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS AI Nap Installs the ASUS AI Nap utility. ASUS AI Gear2 Installs the ASUS AI Gear 2 utility. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in Windows® environment...
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Make ATI 32bit Vista RAID Allows you to create an AMD® Serial ATA RAID driver disk for 64bit Windows Vista™ operating system. 5- Chapter 5: Software support 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... disk. Make ATI RAID Driver Allows you to create the AMD 770 SATA/RAID driver disk. Make ATI 64bit Vista RAID Allows you to the ASUS website. ATI WEBPAM Installs the ATI WebPAM RAID Utility. 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create an AMD® Serial ATA...
Make ATI 32bit Vista RAID Allows you to create an AMD® Serial ATA RAID driver disk for 64bit Windows Vista™ operating system. 5- Chapter 5: Software support 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... disk. Make ATI RAID Driver Allows you to create the AMD 770 SATA/RAID driver disk. Make ATI 64bit Vista RAID Allows you to the ASUS website. ATI WEBPAM Installs the ATI WebPAM RAID Utility. 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create an AMD® Serial ATA...
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... the online help or readme file that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Launch the ASUS Update utility. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details. 2. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. See section 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS. • Make sure that contains the image you through the installation. From the left...
... the online help or readme file that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Launch the ASUS Update utility. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details. 2. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. See section 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS. • Make sure that contains the image you through the installation. From the left...
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After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. ASUS M3A 5- When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. 7.
After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. ASUS M3A 5- When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. 7.
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...select Minimal Power Management. 6. Click OK to [Enabled]. The following dialogue box appears. 5. 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 ... Chapter 5: Software support See section "4.4 Advanced Menu." 3. Click the Power button. Save your operating system. From the Windows® XP operating system, click Start. Windows® XP 1. Turn on the task the CPU performs. Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology To enable Cool 'n'...
...select Minimal Power Management. 6. Click OK to [Enabled]. The following dialogue box appears. 5. 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 ... Chapter 5: Software support See section "4.4 Advanced Menu." 3. Click the Power button. Save your operating system. From the Windows® XP operating system, click Start. Windows® XP 1. Turn on the task the CPU performs. Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology To enable Cool 'n'...
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...; Vista 1. Select Control Panel. 2. The following dialogue box appears. 5. Click "Change power settings...". Close all windows. • Make sure to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. • The AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!..., 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. Make sure the Control Panel is set to your system loading. ASUS M3A 5-11 From the Windows® Vista...
...; Vista 1. Select Control Panel. 2. The following dialogue box appears. 5. Click "Change power settings...". Close all windows. • Make sure to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. • The AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!..., 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. Make sure the Control Panel is set to your system loading. ASUS M3A 5-11 From the Windows® Vista...
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...'s real-time CPU Frequency and voltage. 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. Select All Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet vX.XXX. 2. Refer to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™...
...'s real-time CPU Frequency and voltage. 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. Select All Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet vX.XXX. 2. Refer to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™...
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... icon on the SoundEffect icon to display the 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 From the taskbar, double-click on the taskbar. The ALC883 also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal... 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.
... icon on the SoundEffect icon to display the 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 From the taskbar, double-click on the taskbar. The ALC883 also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal... 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.
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... Click any of the tabs in this area to your audio settings. To set the karaoke to configure your desired settings. 3. Click to minimize the window. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Sound Effect tab. 2. Click the shortcut buttons or the drop-down menus for your listening pleasure. Sound...
... Click any of the tabs in this area to your audio settings. To set the karaoke to configure your desired settings. 3. Click to minimize the window. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Sound Effect tab. 2. Click the shortcut buttons or the drop-down menus for your listening pleasure. Sound...