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...panel connectors 2-21 2.7.2 Internal connectors 2-23 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power 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...
...panel connectors 2-21 2.7.2 Internal connectors 2-23 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power 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...
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...NET 2 Realtek ALC883 8-channel High Definition audio CODEC - ASUS AI Gear 2 - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY - 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+...ASUS AI Nap - ASUS Q-Connector - Supports up to 8 GB system memory *DDR2 1066 is supported by AM2+ CPU only *Refer to 5200 MT/s; ASUS EZ Flash 2 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (continued on the rear panel) ASUS...
...NET 2 Realtek ALC883 8-channel High Definition audio CODEC - ASUS AI Gear 2 - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY - 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+...ASUS AI Nap - ASUS Q-Connector - Supports up to 8 GB system memory *DDR2 1066 is supported by AM2+ CPU only *Refer to 5200 MT/s; ASUS EZ Flash 2 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (continued on the rear panel) ASUS...
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... 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...at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - FSB tuning from 200 MHz up to change without notice. M3A specifications summary Other features ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1 MHz increment - ...
... 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...at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - FSB tuning from 200 MHz up to change without notice. M3A specifications summary Other features ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1 MHz increment - ...
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... cable ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, system panel; ASUS M3A 1- 1.1 Welcome! Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS M3A 1 x Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® M3A motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and...
... cable ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, system panel; ASUS M3A 1- 1.1 Welcome! Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS M3A 1 x Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® M3A motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and...
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... using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS M3A 1- ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See pages 4-32 and 5-8 for details. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to convert your screen. Simply press the predefined hotkey to the motherboard. See page 4-8 for a more ... Smart Support CD This feature provides a checklist that allows the user to install. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS. See ...
... using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS M3A 1- ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See pages 4-32 and 5-8 for details. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to convert your screen. Simply press the predefined hotkey to the motherboard. See page 4-8 for a more ... Smart Support CD This feature provides a checklist that allows the user to install. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS. See ...
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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,... PCI1 PCIEX1_2 CD AAFP PCI2 Super I/O CHASSIS FLOPPY PCI3 SATA4 AMD SB600 CHA_FAN1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power USB910 USBPW7-10 CLRTC BIOS SB_PWR PANEL USB78 SATA3 SATA2 PRI_IDE Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 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,... PCI1 PCIEX1_2 CD AAFP PCI2 Super I/O CHASSIS FLOPPY PCI3 SATA4 AMD SB600 CHA_FAN1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power USB910 USBPW7-10 CLRTC BIOS SB_PWR PANEL USB78 SATA3 SATA2 PRI_IDE Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS M3A 2-
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... 1. 2. 3. 4. Rear Speaker Out port (black) 6. Microphone port (pink) 9. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW56) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 12. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 13. LAN (RJ-45) port. 4. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) Page 2-11 2-18 2-18 2-18 Page 2-19...
... 1. 2. 3. 4. Rear Speaker Out port (black) 6. Microphone port (pink) 9. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW56) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 12. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 13. LAN (RJ-45) port. 4. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) Page 2-11 2-18 2-18 2-18 Page 2-19...
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... connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 10. ASUS Q-Connector(system panel) Page 2-23 2-24 2-25 2-26 2-27 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-30 2-30 2-31 2-32 ASUS M3A 2- Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 8. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 3. SATA3 [red]; SATA4 [black] 4. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin ATX12V) 9. USB connectors...
... connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 10. ASUS Q-Connector(system panel) Page 2-23 2-24 2-25 2-26 2-27 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-30 2-30 2-31 2-32 ASUS M3A 2- Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 8. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 3. SATA3 [red]; SATA4 [black] 4. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin ATX12V) 9. USB connectors...
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... connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 4. This port connects the tape, CD, CD player, or other audio sources. 7. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 45 6 7 13 12 11 10 9 8 1. Supported by Atheros L1 Gigabit LAN controller, this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 8. This port connects a headphone or ... (RJ-45) port. Rear Speaker Out port (black). Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the rear speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. ASUS M3A 2-21 Refer to the table below for serial devices. 3.
... connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 4. This port connects the tape, CD, CD player, or other audio sources. 7. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 45 6 7 13 12 11 10 9 8 1. Supported by Atheros L1 Gigabit LAN controller, this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 8. This port connects a headphone or ... (RJ-45) port. Rear Speaker Out port (black). Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the rear speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. ASUS M3A 2-21 Refer to the table below for serial devices. 3.
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... the module to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB 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-Connector ...(USB) to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB module is purchased seperately. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78; USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC M3A...
... the module to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB 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-Connector ...(USB) to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB module is purchased seperately. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78; USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC M3A...
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... Ground Left Audio Channel ® CD M3A Internal audio connector 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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 to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to [AC97]. AAFP...
... Ground Left Audio Channel ® CD M3A Internal audio connector 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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 to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to [AC97]. AAFP...
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ASUS M3A 2-31 PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker M3A PANEL ® IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- 11. The IDE LED lights up when you to...up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is for the...this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. PWR Ground Reset Ground M3A System panel connector IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for...
ASUS M3A 2-31 PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker M3A PANEL ® IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- 11. The IDE LED lights up when you to...up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is for the...this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. PWR Ground Reset Ground M3A System panel connector IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for...
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Refer to the instructions below to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. The front panel functions are now enabled. Refer to the labels on the motherboard. 3. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to install the ASUS QConnector. 1. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, making sure the orientation matches the labels...
Refer to the instructions below to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. The front panel functions are now enabled. Refer to the labels on the motherboard. 3. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to install the ASUS QConnector. 1. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, making sure the orientation matches the labels...
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Monitor b. System power 6. If your retailer for the first time 1. Be sure that is equipped with the last device on the system front panel case lights up for assistance. 7. After applying power, the system power LED on the chain) c. While the tests are off. 3. At power on test.... and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on the power, the system may light up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on the devices in Chapter 4. ASUS M3A 3- The system then runs the power-on...
Monitor b. System power 6. If your retailer for the first time 1. Be sure that is equipped with the last device on the system front panel case lights up for assistance. 7. After applying power, the system power LED on the chain) c. While the tests are off. 3. At power on test.... and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on the power, the system may light up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on the devices in Chapter 4. ASUS M3A 3- The system then runs the power-on...
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...the previous item to [Auto] and allows you to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] HD Audio Azalia Device ...select Serial Port1 Base Addresses. 4.4.5 OnBoard Devices Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Onboard Devices Configuraiton Serial Port1 Address HD Audio Azalia Device Front Panel support Type Onboard LAN OnBoard NIC OPTROM Primary Display Adapter [3F8/IRQ4] [Auto] [HD Audio] [Enable] [Disabled] [PCI-E] ...
...the previous item to [Auto] and allows you to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] HD Audio Azalia Device ...select Serial Port1 Base Addresses. 4.4.5 OnBoard Devices Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Onboard Devices Configuraiton Serial Port1 Address HD Audio Azalia Device Front Panel support Type Onboard LAN OnBoard NIC OPTROM Primary Display Adapter [3F8/IRQ4] [Auto] [HD Audio] [Enable] [Disabled] [PCI-E] ...
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... system. From the Windows® XP operating system, click Start. Make sure the Control Panel is set it to [Enabled]. The following dialogue box appears. 5. Select Settings > Control Panel. 2. Click the Power button. 5.3.2 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU...
... system. From the Windows® XP operating system, click Start. Make sure the Control Panel is set it to [Enabled]. The following dialogue box appears. 5. Select Settings > Control Panel. 2. Click the Power button. 5.3.2 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU...
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Make sure the Control Panel is set to your system loading. ASUS M3A 5-11 From the Preferred plans, select Power saver. 6. Select Control Panel. 2. The following dialogue box appears. 5. From the Windows® Vista operating system, click Start. Double-click the Personalization icon in the Control Panel then click the Screen Saver item. 4. Windows...works only with the AMD heatsink and fan assembly with monitor chip • If you purchased a separate heatsink and fan package, use the ASUS Q-Fan technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan speed according to Classic View. 3.
Make sure the Control Panel is set to your system loading. ASUS M3A 5-11 From the Preferred plans, select Power saver. 6. Select Control Panel. 2. The following dialogue box appears. 5. From the Windows® Vista operating system, click Start. Double-click the Personalization icon in the Control Panel then click the Screen Saver item. 4. Windows...works only with the AMD heatsink and fan assembly with monitor chip • If you purchased a separate heatsink and fan package, use the ASUS Q-Fan technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan speed according to Classic View. 3.
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.... Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar...and system voltages, among others. Place the support CD to close or restore the application. Launching PC Probe II You can close the Preference panel ASUS M3A 5-17 Click this utility, you to complete installation. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. The PC Probe II main window ...
.... Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar...and system voltages, among others. Place the support CD to close or restore the application. Launching PC Probe II You can close the Preference panel ASUS M3A 5-17 Click this utility, you to complete installation. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. The PC Probe II main window ...
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Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. Preference You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Button Function Opens the ..., the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. Refer to activate or deactivate. 5-18 Chapter 5: Software support When displayed, the monitor panel for details.
Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. Preference You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Button Function Opens the ..., the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. Refer to activate or deactivate. 5-18 Chapter 5: Software support When displayed, the monitor panel for details.
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When you want to decrease value ASUS M3A 5-19 Click to increase value Click to detach a monitor panel from the group, click the horseshoe magnet icon. If you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the list box. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in the... of the Scheme options, then select another position from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer's desktop. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move or reposition the panel independently. You can also adjust the threshold values using a magnetic effect. You can...
When you want to decrease value ASUS M3A 5-19 Click to increase value Click to detach a monitor panel from the group, click the horseshoe magnet icon. If you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the list box. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in the... of the Scheme options, then select another position from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer's desktop. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move or reposition the panel independently. You can also adjust the threshold values using a magnetic effect. You can...