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...run at 800MHz frequency by default for system stability. ** Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for the OS can be about 3GB or less....Keyboard/Mouse port 1 x DVI port 1 x VGA port 1 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports (continued on the motherboard. 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot 1 x PCI Express™ x1 slots 2 x PCI slots Support PCI Express™ 2.0 / 1.0 ...interface Supports up to 8GB system memory * Due to AM2+ CPU limitation, only one DDR2 1066 DIMM is supported per channel. M3A76-CM specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage...
...run at 800MHz frequency by default for system stability. ** Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for the OS can be about 3GB or less....Keyboard/Mouse port 1 x DVI port 1 x VGA port 1 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports (continued on the motherboard. 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot 1 x PCI Express™ x1 slots 2 x PCI slots Support PCI Express™ 2.0 / 1.0 ...interface Supports up to 8GB system memory * Due to AM2+ CPU limitation, only one DDR2 1066 DIMM is supported per channel. M3A76-CM specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage...
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...™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. 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...
...™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. 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...
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... CPU voltage and frequency for advanced operating systems. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which enhances system performance. 1-2 ASUS M3A76-CM AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ / Sempron™ CPU support The motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ processors. This enhances system performance in 3D graphics and other memory...
... CPU voltage and frequency for advanced operating systems. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which enhances system performance. 1-2 ASUS M3A76-CM AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ / Sempron™ CPU support The motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ processors. This enhances system performance in 3D graphics and other memory...
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... connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-25 1-20 16 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-25 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1-21 9. CPU, CHASSIS fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 4. AM2/AM2+ CPU socket 3. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1.
... connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-25 1-20 16 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-25 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1-21 9. CPU, CHASSIS fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 4. AM2/AM2+ CPU socket 3. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1.
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... install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 2. Socket lever Ensure that is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU will not fit in completely. 1-8 ASUS M3A76-CM The AM2/AM2+ socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for AMD® AM2+ / AM2 Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™...
... install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 2. Socket lever Ensure that is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU will not fit in completely. 1-8 ASUS M3A76-CM The AM2/AM2+ socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for AMD® AM2+ / AM2 Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™...
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...of 256 megabits (Mb) or less. The motherboard supports up to 8GB memory modules on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 3GB system memory if you are installed, all DIMMs run at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. 1-12 ASUS M3A76-CM The system maps the total size of.... Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to AM2+ CPU limitation, only one DDR2 1066 DIMM is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less. CL Chip Brand SS/ DS 512MB...
...of 256 megabits (Mb) or less. The motherboard supports up to 8GB memory modules on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 3GB system memory if you are installed, all DIMMs run at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. 1-12 ASUS M3A76-CM The system maps the total size of.... Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to AM2+ CPU limitation, only one DDR2 1066 DIMM is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less. CL Chip Brand SS/ DS 512MB...