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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...
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...
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... waste. These limits are designed to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in a residential installation. If this equipment. This symbol of shielded cables for radio noise emissions from that the battery should not be placed in a particular...
... waste. These limits are designed to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in a residential installation. If this equipment. This symbol of shielded cables for radio noise emissions from that the battery should not be placed in a particular...
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... all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using , contact your...product, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or...
... all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using , contact your...product, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or...
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...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 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...
...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 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...
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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 the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD® Socket AM2+ ...
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 the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD® Socket AM2+ ...
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...DDR2 1066 support This motherboard supports DDR2 1066, which enhances system performance. 1-2 ASUS M3A76-CM Dual-core CPU Enjoy the extraordinary CPU power from the latest dual-core CPU. It is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest ...to increase memory data transfer rate and computing efficiency. AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ / Sempron™ CPU support The motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ processors. HyperTransport™ 3.0 support 5200 MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology provides 2.6 ...
...DDR2 1066 support This motherboard supports DDR2 1066, which enhances system performance. 1-2 ASUS M3A76-CM Dual-core CPU Enjoy the extraordinary CPU power from the latest dual-core CPU. It is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest ...to increase memory data transfer rate and computing efficiency. AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ / Sempron™ CPU support The motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ processors. HyperTransport™ 3.0 support 5200 MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology provides 2.6 ...
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...-based utility. It features the integrated ATI HD3000 graphics and fully DirectX 10.0 compliant. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that allows you to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. 8-channel...
...-based utility. It features the integrated ATI HD3000 graphics and fully DirectX 10.0 compliant. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that allows you to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. 8-channel...
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... USB drives and downloading to USB drives only. • The actural boot time is in line with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. 1-4 ASUS M3A76-CM You can now enjoy Skype, IM, YouTube, webmail and internet file downloads and sharing whenever and whatever you to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the...on the use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to instantly surf the Internet without entering Windows or the Hard Disk. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS).
... USB drives and downloading to USB drives only. • The actural boot time is in line with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. 1-4 ASUS M3A76-CM You can now enjoy Skype, IM, YouTube, webmail and internet file downloads and sharing whenever and whatever you to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the...on the use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to instantly surf the Internet without entering Windows or the Hard Disk. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS).
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...you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. The illustration below shows the location of... the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any component. • Before handling components, use a ...
...you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. The illustration below shows the location of... the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any component. • Before handling components, use a ...
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The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. 1-6 ASUS M3A76-CM
The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. 1-6 ASUS M3A76-CM
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... socket 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) 6. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 1-21 1-20 15. CPU, CHASSIS fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 4. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. DDR2 DIMM slots 5. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-23 1-24 11. Chassis intrusion connector 1-26 1-11 ...connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, 1-24 USB1112) 1-5 14. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) Page 1-22 1-8 10. Onboard LED 7. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1.
... socket 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) 6. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 1-21 1-20 15. CPU, CHASSIS fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 4. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. DDR2 DIMM slots 5. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-23 1-24 11. Chassis intrusion connector 1-26 1-11 ...connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, 1-24 USB1112) 1-5 14. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) Page 1-22 1-8 10. Onboard LED 7. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1.
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...; / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processor. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 2. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM2+ / AM2 socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. Socket lever Ensure that is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU will not fit in completely. 1-8 ASUS M3A76-CM
...; / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processor. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 2. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM2+ / AM2 socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. Socket lever Ensure that is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU will not fit in completely. 1-8 ASUS M3A76-CM
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... place, push down the socket lever to connect the CPU fan connector! The CPU fits only in place. Small triangle 5. The lever clicks on the motherboard.
... place, push down the socket lever to connect the CPU fan connector! The CPU fits only in place. Small triangle 5. The lever clicks on the motherboard.
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...1. Attach one end of the installed CPU, making sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2. If the instructions in ...this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention ... retention module base is properly applied to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 1-10 ASUS M3A76-CM
...1. Attach one end of the installed CPU, making sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2. If the instructions in ...this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention ... retention module base is properly applied to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 1-10 ASUS M3A76-CM
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... denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has... cannot snap the retention bracket in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the retention module base. Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Ensure that the retention bracket is in place. 4.
... denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has... cannot snap the retention bracket in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the retention module base. Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Ensure that the retention bracket is in place. 4.
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... (Mb) or less. M3A76-CM Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size Vendor Part No. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made... then mapped for overclocking may operate at 800Mhz frequency by default for the dual-channel configuration. The motherboard supports up of the lower-sized channel for system stability. • The default DIMM frequency depends ... all DIMMs run at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. 1-12 ASUS M3A76-CM
... (Mb) or less. M3A76-CM Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size Vendor Part No. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made... then mapped for overclocking may operate at 800Mhz frequency by default for the dual-channel configuration. The motherboard supports up of the lower-sized channel for system stability. • The default DIMM frequency depends ... all DIMMs run at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. 1-12 ASUS M3A76-CM
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... DIMM into a socket to unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket. 2. Locked Retaining Clip 1.6.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place 3 and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on...
... DIMM into a socket to unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket. 2. Locked Retaining Clip 1.6.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place 3 and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on...
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... expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter ...motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Keep the screw for the card. 2. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you intend to use . 4. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Failure to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-16 ASUS M3A76-CM...
... expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter ...motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Keep the screw for the card. 2. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you intend to use . 4. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Failure to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-16 ASUS M3A76-CM...