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... frequency by default for system stability. ** Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) *** Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory on the next page) ix M3A76-CM specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio USB LAN Back panel I /O ports (continued on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for AM2 CPU Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM slots support...
... frequency by default for system stability. ** Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) *** Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory on the next page) ix M3A76-CM specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio USB LAN Back panel I /O ports (continued on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for AM2 CPU Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM slots support...
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... start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M3A76-CM motherboard! Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M3A76-CM motherboard 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support...
... start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M3A76-CM motherboard! Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M3A76-CM motherboard 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support...
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... DDR2 800 memory support and AMD™ Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology. Refer to satisfy the rising demand for double speed and bandwidth which provides faster data transfer rate and more powerful processing capability. Dual-core CPU Enjoy the extraordinary CPU power from the latest dual-core CPU. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for more bandwidth to replace the current 32-bit architecture, delivers advanced system performance, faster memory access, and...
... DDR2 800 memory support and AMD™ Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology. Refer to satisfy the rising demand for double speed and bandwidth which provides faster data transfer rate and more powerful processing capability. Dual-core CPU Enjoy the extraordinary CPU power from the latest dual-core CPU. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for more bandwidth to replace the current 32-bit architecture, delivers advanced system performance, faster memory access, and...
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...; OS, when you do any of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you are installed, all DIMMs run at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. 1-12 ASUS M3A76-CM CL Chip Brand SS/ DS 512MB Kingston KVR1066D2N7/512 N/A Elpida SS 1G Kingston KHX8500D2...
...; OS, when you do any of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you are installed, all DIMMs run at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. 1-12 ASUS M3A76-CM CL Chip Brand SS/ DS 512MB Kingston KVR1066D2N7/512 N/A Elpida SS 1G Kingston KHX8500D2...
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...;sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-16 ASUS M3A76-CM When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that complies with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Otherwise, conflicts will...
...;sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-16 ASUS M3A76-CM When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that complies with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Otherwise, conflicts will...
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Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. Rear Speaker Out port (black). In 4-channel, 6channel, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. 1-18 ASUS M3A76-CM Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard / mouse. 2. This port allows Gigabit connection to the audio configuration table on next page for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 8. Line Out port (lime). Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side...
Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. Rear Speaker Out port (black). In 4-channel, 6channel, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. 1-18 ASUS M3A76-CM Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard / mouse. 2. This port allows Gigabit connection to the audio configuration table on next page for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 8. Line Out port (lime). Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side...
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... serial port bracket (COM1) is removed to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) - IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. There are three connectors on the IDE connector is purchased separately. 2. Connect the blue connector to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to a slot...
... serial port bracket (COM1) is removed to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) - IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. There are three connectors on the IDE connector is purchased separately. 2. Connect the blue connector to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to a slot...
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....2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures...
....2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures...
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... you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-1 From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network...
... you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-1 From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network...
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... use a DOS‑based utility. b. Insert the USB flash disk that you wish to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2. Always update the utility to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.32 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M3A76-CM VER: 0304 DATE: 01/002/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2-2 ASUS M3A76-CM...
... use a DOS‑based utility. b. Insert the USB flash disk that you wish to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2. Always update the utility to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.32 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M3A76-CM VER: 0304 DATE: 01/002/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2-2 ASUS M3A76-CM...
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... BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found. 4. When found . Completed. Bad BIOS checksum. USB Device found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts erasing the corrupted BIOS file. • Enter the BIOS setup program. When the correct BIOS file is found ! Otherwise, the utility will not function. Turn on the system. 2. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the support DVD or USB flash disk for USB Device... Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for USB Device... CD-ROM...
... BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found. 4. When found . Completed. Bad BIOS checksum. USB Device found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts erasing the corrupted BIOS file. • Enter the BIOS setup program. When the correct BIOS file is found ! Otherwise, the utility will not function. Turn on the system. 2. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the support DVD or USB flash disk for USB Device... Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for USB Device... CD-ROM...
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... CMOS RAM of the SPI chip. Download the latest BIOS file from the operating system. Even if you can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of the following procedures: • Restart using this utility. This requires you to use as easy to your selections from a running operating system can update using the navigation keys. 2-4 ASUS M3A76-CM Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to "Run Setup." Use the BIOS Setup...
... CMOS RAM of the SPI chip. Download the latest BIOS file from the operating system. Even if you can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of the following procedures: • Restart using this utility. This requires you to use as easy to your selections from a running operating system can update using the navigation keys. 2-4 ASUS M3A76-CM Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to "Run Setup." Use the BIOS Setup...
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... BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Features ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that is not userconfigurable. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. A configurable field is user...
... BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Features ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that is not userconfigurable. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. A configurable field is user...
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...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables the OnChip SATA Channel. This item does not appear when you to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [SATA] [RAID] [AHCI] 2-8 ASUS M3A76-CM LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to configure the SATA devices. When set to [Auto...
...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables the OnChip SATA Channel. This item does not appear when you to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [SATA] [RAID] [AHCI] 2-8 ASUS M3A76-CM LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to configure the SATA devices. When set to [Auto...
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...Information This menu gives you an overview of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration CPU Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the general system specifications. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Loads overclocking profiles...
...Information This menu gives you an overview of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration CPU Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the general system specifications. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Loads overclocking profiles...
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...the CPU prefetching. NorthBridge Configuration Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to DIMMs even memory slots are not populated. 2-12 ASUS M3A76-CM Use +/- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Address bits 6] [Address bits 12] [XOR of Address bits [20:16,6] ] [XOR of ACPI_PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the generation of Address bits [20:16,9] ] Enable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled] Enables or disables unused clocks to set the Chipset Voltage. to display...
...the CPU prefetching. NorthBridge Configuration Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to DIMMs even memory slots are not populated. 2-12 ASUS M3A76-CM Use +/- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Address bits 6] [Address bits 12] [XOR of Address bits [20:16,6] ] [XOR of ACPI_PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the generation of Address bits [20:16,9] ] Enable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled] Enables or disables unused clocks to set the Chipset Voltage. to display...
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Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.4.6 USB Configuration The items in the system. USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-14 ASUS M3A76-CM Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] Onboard LAN Controller [...
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.4.6 USB Configuration The items in the system. USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-14 ASUS M3A76-CM Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] Onboard LAN Controller [...
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...-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). In S3 sleep state, the system appears to be used for system suspend. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in a low power mode. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-15 In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Setting to Auto allows the system to RAM) sleep state (default). Configuration options...
...-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). In S3 sleep state, the system appears to be used for system suspend. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in a low power mode. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-15 In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Setting to Auto allows the system to RAM) sleep state (default). Configuration options...
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... automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Fan Auto Mode Start Voltage [5.0V] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [25ºC] [26ºC] [27ºC] ... [47ºC] [48ºC] 2-16 ASUS M3A76-CM Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected voltage output. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 HW Monitor Configuration CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxx...
... automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Fan Auto Mode Start Voltage [5.0V] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [25ºC] [26ºC] [27ºC] ... [47ºC] [48ºC] 2-16 ASUS M3A76-CM Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected voltage output. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 HW Monitor Configuration CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxx...
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When set the smart Q-Fan full speed temperature. Configuration options: [51ºC] [52ºC] [53ºC] ... [74ºC] [75ºC] 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CDROM ] [Disabled] 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Boot Settings Configuration Security 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device These items specify the boot device priority ...
When set the smart Q-Fan full speed temperature. Configuration options: [51ºC] [52ºC] [53ºC] ... [74ºC] [75ºC] 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CDROM ] [Disabled] 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Boot Settings Configuration Security 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device These items specify the boot device priority ...