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... Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix M3A specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing...
... Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix M3A specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing...
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...or extension cord. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. viii If you are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the ..., and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in your retailer. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that the power cables for disposal of the electrical outlet you detect any area where it may become...
...or extension cord. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. viii If you are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the ..., and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in your retailer. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that the power cables for disposal of the electrical outlet you detect any area where it may become...
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ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the standard package. Optional documentation Your product package may ...to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support CD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ix Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This ...
ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the standard package. Optional documentation Your product package may ...to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support CD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ix Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This ...
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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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...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 new features and latest technologies, making it , check... line of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host 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! ASUS M3A 1- 1.1 ...
...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 new features and latest technologies, making it , check... line of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host 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! ASUS M3A 1- 1.1 ...
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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... Chipset is optimized with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom X4 / Phenom X2 / Athlon™ 64 X2 / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2... 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 ...
1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction... Chipset is optimized with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom X4 / Phenom X2 / Athlon™ 64 X2 / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2... 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 ...
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... without converting it to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. ASUS M3A 1- You can now talk to different destinations. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard disk drives based on the headphones while playing multi-channel network games. See pages...
... without converting it to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. ASUS M3A 1- You can now talk to different destinations. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard disk drives based on the headphones while playing multi-channel network games. See pages...
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...unique module eliminates the trouble of the computer. Simply press the predefined hotkey to the motherboard. See pages 4-32 and 5-8 for details. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual "fingers" - See page 4-8 for details. Update ... vivid image on your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your screen. ASUS M3A 1- See page 2-32 for details. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to install. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows ...
...unique module eliminates the trouble of the computer. Simply press the predefined hotkey to the motherboard. See pages 4-32 and 5-8 for details. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual "fingers" - See page 4-8 for details. Update ... vivid image on your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your screen. ASUS M3A 1- See page 2-32 for details. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to install. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows ...
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1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side ... Express frequency at 1 MHz increment to overclocking, C.P.R. When the system hangs due to achieve maximum system performance. eliminates the need to overclocking. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC...
1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side ... Express frequency at 1 MHz increment to overclocking, C.P.R. When the system hangs due to achieve maximum system performance. eliminates the need to overclocking. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC...
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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Jumper 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-21 ASUS M3A
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Jumper 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-21 ASUS M3A
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...location of the following precautions before you install or remove any motherboard component. The green LED lights up to indicate that came with a standby power LED. M3A ® M3A Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M3A 2- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to ... a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object...
...location of the following precautions before you install or remove any motherboard component. The green LED lights up to indicate that came with a standby power LED. M3A ® M3A Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M3A 2- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to ... a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object...
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... to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® M3A 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Failure to unplug the...
... to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® M3A 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Failure to unplug the...
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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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...2: Hardware information Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90º angle; 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM2+/AM2 socket designed for AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom X4 / Phenom X2 / Athlon™ 64 X2 ... CPU To install a CPU: 1. 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. The AM2+/AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Opteron processor. ...
...2: Hardware information Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90º angle; 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM2+/AM2 socket designed for AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom X4 / Phenom X2 / Athlon™ 64 X2 ... CPU To install a CPU: 1. 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. The AM2+/AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Opteron processor. ...
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Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information To install the CPU heatsink and ... 64 / Sempron™ processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Make sure ...
Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information To install the CPU heatsink and ... 64 / Sempron™ processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Make sure ...
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Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN ® M3A CPU fan connector • Do not forget to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. M3A CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatiable with old 3-pin CPU fan. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information
Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN ® M3A CPU fan connector • Do not forget to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. M3A CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatiable with old 3-pin CPU fan. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: M3A DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 ® M3A 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2.4.2... Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 (yellow) - Populated ASUS M3A 2-11 Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 (black) - - - Populated - - - 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 ...
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: M3A DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 ® M3A 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2.4.2... Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 (yellow) - Populated ASUS M3A 2-11 Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 (black) - - - Populated - - - 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 ...