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...the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. E4414 First Edition V1 January 2009 Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE..., stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR ...
...the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. E4414 First Edition V1 January 2009 Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE..., stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR ...
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M3A76-CM specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 Onboard LED 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M3A76-CM specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 Onboard LED 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System...
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... * 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 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 ...3GB or less. When four DDR2 1066 DIMMs are installed, all DIMMs run at 800MHz 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 ...
... * 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 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 ...3GB or less. When four DDR2 1066 DIMMs are installed, all DIMMs run at 800MHz 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 ...
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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 LiveUpdate Utilitys Anti-Virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. resolution up to 2048 x 1536 @85Hz Supports single-link DVI interface ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS AI NET2 ASUS... intrusion connector 1 x CPU / 1 x Chassis fan connectors 24-pin EATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12V power connector Integrated ATI Radeon 3000 Supports maximum shared memory up to 256MB Supports DVI-D with...
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 LiveUpdate Utilitys Anti-Virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. resolution up to 2048 x 1536 @85Hz Supports single-link DVI interface ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS AI NET2 ASUS... intrusion connector 1 x CPU / 1 x Chassis fan connectors 24-pin EATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12V power connector Integrated ATI Radeon 3000 Supports maximum shared memory up to 256MB Supports DVI-D with...
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...motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. 8-channel High Definition Audio The onboard 8-channel VT1708B High Definition Audio CODEC enables high-quality audio that allows you to 40 times faster at 480Mb/s, for next generation components and peripherals. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS... HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and external graphics in PCI Express™ 2.0 standard. Innovative ASUS features ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3 1.3.2 AMD 760G The AMD 760G Northbridge is ...
...motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. 8-channel High Definition Audio The onboard 8-channel VT1708B High Definition Audio CODEC enables high-quality audio that allows you to 40 times faster at 480Mb/s, for next generation components and peripherals. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS... HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and external graphics in PCI Express™ 2.0 standard. Innovative ASUS features ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3 1.3.2 AMD 760G The AMD 760G Northbridge is ...
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.... The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that complies with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion..., USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1-16 ASUS M3A76-CM When using PCI cards on the system and change the ...
.... The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that complies with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion..., USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1-16 ASUS M3A76-CM When using PCI cards on the system and change the ...
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... 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at least 15 A on +12 V and that you use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming devices or when you intend to fit these connectors in only one orientation. The... supply. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you intend to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Find the ...
... 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at least 15 A on +12 V and that you use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming devices or when you intend to fit these connectors in only one orientation. The... supply. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you intend to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Find the ...
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...-compatible computers. 1-22 ASUS M3A76-CM Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. The data transfer...
...-compatible computers. 1-22 ASUS M3A76-CM Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. The data transfer...
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... specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at the back of the system chassis. DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to 480 Mbps connection speed. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components... fan connectors. Only the CPU FAN supports ASUS Q-Fan. 1-24 ASUS M3A76-CM 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 the connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any...
... specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at the back of the system chassis. DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to 480 Mbps connection speed. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components... fan connectors. Only the CPU FAN supports ASUS Q-Fan. 1-24 ASUS M3A76-CM 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 the connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any...
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... items A solid triangle before each item on the screen. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2-6 ASUS M3A76-CM Pop-up window with the configuration options for that the item has a submenu. A configurable field is user‑configurable, you can change the value of...for that is highlighted when selected. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is enclosed in the menu and change the settings. Use [+] or [-] to select items ...
... items A solid triangle before each item on the screen. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2-6 ASUS M3A76-CM Pop-up window with the configuration options for that the item has a submenu. A configurable field is user‑configurable, you can change the value of...for that is highlighted when selected. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is enclosed in the menu and change the settings. Use [+] or [-] to select items ...
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... them. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-7 Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for each IDE/SATA device. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you are not user-configurable.
... them. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-7 Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for each IDE/SATA device. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you are not user-configurable.
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...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. Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. • Overclock Profile - Be cautious when changing the settings of the preset... parameter to set the overclocking parameters. • Auto - Allows you to malfunction. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Select Screen Select Item +- Select any of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to ...
...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. Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. • Overclock Profile - Be cautious when changing the settings of the preset... parameter to set the overclocking parameters. • Auto - Allows you to malfunction. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Select Screen Select Item +- Select any of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to ...
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... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] [S1(POS) Only] ...loss. Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When signaled by OS. 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to Power On, the system goes on...
... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] [S1(POS) Only] ...loss. Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When signaled by OS. 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to Power On, the system goes on...
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...to display the detected speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Fan Auto Mode Start Voltage [5.0V] Allows you to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On From S5 By Ring [Disabled] Enable or disable RI to generate a wake ... ... [47ºC] [48ºC] 2-16 ASUS M3A76-CM Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On From S5 By PS/2 KB/MS [Disabled] Enable or disable PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse to display the detected speed. Select Ignored if you to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage...
...to display the detected speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Fan Auto Mode Start Voltage [5.0V] Allows you to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On From S5 By Ring [Disabled] Enable or disable RI to generate a wake ... ... [47ºC] [48ºC] 2-16 ASUS M3A76-CM Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On From S5 By PS/2 KB/MS [Disabled] Enable or disable PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse to display the detected speed. Select Ignored if you to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage...