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... 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-27 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-27 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1... 2.4 Advanced menu 2-9 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-9 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-12 2.4.3 Chipset 2-12 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-13 2.4.5 PCI PnP 2-14 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-14 2.5 Power menu 2-15 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-15 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-15 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-15 iv
... 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-27 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-27 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1... 2.4 Advanced menu 2-9 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-9 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-12 2.4.3 Chipset 2-12 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-13 2.4.5 PCI PnP 2-14 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-14 2.5 Power menu 2-15 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-15 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-15 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-15 iv
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...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 unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR2 1066/800/667/533MHz Supports up to 8GB system memory * Due to AM2+ CPU... frequency by default for system stability. ** Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) *** Due to 5200 MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface for AM2+ CPU 2000 / 1600 MT/s for the OS can be about ...
...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 unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR2 1066/800/667/533MHz Supports up to 8GB system memory * Due to AM2+ CPU... frequency by default for system stability. ** Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) *** Due to 5200 MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface for AM2+ CPU 2000 / 1600 MT/s for the OS can be about ...
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... Supports single-link DVI interface ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS AI NET2 ASUS Express Gate SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200MHz to 550MHz at 1MHz increment Adjustable DRAM voltage ASUS CPR (CPU Parameter...ATX 12V power connector Integrated ATI Radeon 3000 Supports maximum shared memory up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz dual-link Supports RGB with max. resolution up to 256MB Supports DVI-D with HDCP compliant with max. M3A76-CM specifications summary Internal I /O shield uATX Form factor: 9.6'' x 9.6'' (24.4cm x 24.4cm) Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS...
... Supports single-link DVI interface ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS AI NET2 ASUS Express Gate SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200MHz to 550MHz at 1MHz increment Adjustable DRAM voltage ASUS CPR (CPU Parameter...ATX 12V power connector Integrated ATI Radeon 3000 Supports maximum shared memory up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz dual-link Supports RGB with max. resolution up to 256MB Supports DVI-D with HDCP compliant with max. M3A76-CM specifications summary Internal I /O shield uATX Form factor: 9.6'' x 9.6'' (24.4cm x 24.4cm) Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS...
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...+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M3A76-CM motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in...
...+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M3A76-CM motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in...
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... memory demanding applications. • DDR2 1066 is supported by default for a smoother, faster computing environment. 64-bit CPU support 64-bit computing, the next generation technology to increase memory data transfer rate and computing efficiency. Dual channel DDR2 1066 support This motherboard supports DDR2 1066, which enhances system performance. 1-2 ASUS M3A76-CM It features 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport™...
... memory demanding applications. • DDR2 1066 is supported by default for a smoother, faster computing environment. 64-bit CPU support 64-bit computing, the next generation technology to increase memory data transfer rate and computing efficiency. Dual channel DDR2 1066 support This motherboard supports DDR2 1066, which enhances system performance. 1-2 ASUS M3A76-CM It features 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport™...
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...ultra-fast data transfers. Innovative ASUS features ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into the audio I/O jacks. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB disk that ...256-color boot logos to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to personalize your system. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage...
...ultra-fast data transfers. Innovative ASUS features ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into the audio I/O jacks. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB disk that ...256-color boot logos to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to personalize your system. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage...
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...The motherboard supports up of 2 GB DIMMs on Windows® XP Professional x64 and Vista x64 editions. M3A76-CM Motherboard Qualified ...Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size Vendor Part No. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. The system maps the total size of memory, we recommend that you are installed, all DIMMs run at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. 1-12 ASUS M3A76-CM... the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to AM2+ CPU limitation,...
...The motherboard supports up of 2 GB DIMMs on Windows® XP Professional x64 and Vista x64 editions. M3A76-CM Motherboard Qualified ...Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size Vendor Part No. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. The system maps the total size of memory, we recommend that you are installed, all DIMMs run at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. 1-12 ASUS M3A76-CM... the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to AM2+ CPU limitation,...
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... purchased separately. 9. Only the CPU FAN supports ASUS Q-Fan. 1-24 ASUS M3A76-CM Never connect a 1394 cable to the fan connectors. These are for USB 2.0 ports. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are not jumpers! Doing so will damage the motherboard! DO NOT forget to connect ... the ground pin of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 8. CPU and Chassis Fan connectors (4 pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26....
... purchased separately. 9. Only the CPU FAN supports ASUS Q-Fan. 1-24 ASUS M3A76-CM Never connect a 1394 cable to the fan connectors. These are for USB 2.0 ports. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are not jumpers! Doing so will damage the motherboard! DO NOT forget to connect ... the ground pin of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 8. CPU and Chassis Fan connectors (4 pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26....