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... page) ix For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory installed 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 Architecture 1 x UltraDMA...www.asus.com or user manual for Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) *** 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, ...
... page) ix For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory installed 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 Architecture 1 x UltraDMA...www.asus.com or user manual for Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) *** 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, ...
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...ASUS® M3A76-CM motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2... 1.1 Welcome! 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® M3A76-CM motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2... 1.1 Welcome! 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...
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... DIMMs run at www.asus.com 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 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 double speed and bandwidth which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for system stability. Refer to the ASUS website at 800MHz frequency by AM2...
... DIMMs run at www.asus.com 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 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 double speed and bandwidth which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for system stability. Refer to the ASUS website at 800MHz frequency by AM2...
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AM2/AM2+ CPU socket 3. CPU, CHASSIS fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 4. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-23 1-24 11. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 1-...) 8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, 1-24 USB1112) 1-5 14. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) 6. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1-21 9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. Chassis intrusion connector 1-26 1-11 12. DDR2 DIMM slots 5. Onboard LED 7. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) Page 1-22...
AM2/AM2+ CPU socket 3. CPU, CHASSIS fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 4. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-23 1-24 11. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 1-...) 8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, 1-24 USB1112) 1-5 14. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) 6. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1-21 9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. Chassis intrusion connector 1-26 1-11 12. DDR2 DIMM slots 5. Onboard LED 7. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) Page 1-22...
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...To install a CPU: 1. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM2+ / AM2 socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. The AM2/AM2+ socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for AMD® AM2+ / AM2 Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron...™ processor. 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 Press...
...To install a CPU: 1. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM2+ / AM2 socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. The AM2/AM2+ socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for AMD® AM2+ / AM2 Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron...™ processor. 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 Press...
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...When two DDR2 1066 DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to AM2+ CPU limitation, only one DDR2 1066 DIMM is then mapped for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Use a maximum...M3A76-CM Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size Vendor Part No. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you want to 8GB memory modules on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you are installed, all DIMMs run at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. 1-12 ASUS M3A76-CM...
...When two DDR2 1066 DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to AM2+ CPU limitation, only one DDR2 1066 DIMM is then mapped for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Use a maximum...M3A76-CM Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size Vendor Part No. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you want to 8GB memory modules on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you are installed, all DIMMs run at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. 1-12 ASUS M3A76-CM...