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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 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6...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 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6...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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...professional assistance before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is set ... system before the signal cables are connected. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: ...
...professional assistance before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is set ... system before the signal cables are connected. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: ...
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...(in Windows Vista only) High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC Supports Jack-Detect, Multistreaming Technologies, and S/PDIF Out 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 .... ** 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 a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory ...
...(in Windows Vista only) High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC Supports Jack-Detect, Multistreaming Technologies, and S/PDIF Out 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 .... ** 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 a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory ...
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... 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 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 LiveUpdate Utilitys Anti-Virus software (OEM version) *Specifications...
... 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 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 LiveUpdate Utilitys Anti-Virus software (OEM version) *Specifications...
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... 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. 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 ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items...
... 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. 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 ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items...
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... technology contains two physical CPU cores with an ACPI management function to the ASUS website at 800MHz frequency by default 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 It features 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport™-based system bus, dualchannel un-buffered...
... technology contains two physical CPU cores with an ACPI management function to the ASUS website at 800MHz frequency by default 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 It features 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport™-based system bus, dualchannel un-buffered...
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Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The 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 ...™ Turn your system. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3 It features the integrated ATI HD3000 graphics and fully DirectX 10.0 compliant. VT1708B also supports the Windows® Vista Premium OS. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to 40 times faster at 480Mb/s, for 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT...
Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The 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 ...™ Turn your system. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3 It features the integrated ATI HD3000 graphics and fully DirectX 10.0 compliant. VT1708B also supports the Windows® Vista Premium OS. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to 40 times faster at 480Mb/s, for 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT...
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... models. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS Express Gate With on 5 seconds boot-up to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. 1-4 ASUS M3A76-CM This is subject... to instantly surf the Internet without entering Windows or the Hard Disk. AI NET2 AI NET2 remotely detects cable connection the second you turn on the system, and any faulty connections are reported back up time, the ASUS Express Gate allows you want. • ASUS Express Gate supports...
... models. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS Express Gate With on 5 seconds boot-up to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. 1-4 ASUS M3A76-CM This is subject... to instantly surf the Internet without entering Windows or the Hard Disk. AI NET2 AI NET2 remotely detects cable connection the second you turn on the system, and any faulty connections are reported back up time, the ASUS Express Gate allows you want. • ASUS Express Gate supports...
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...want to 8GB memory modules on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - 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 CL Chip Brand SS/ DS 512MB ... into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at 800Mhz frequency by default for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. M3A76-CM Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size Vendor Part No.
...want to 8GB memory modules on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - 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 CL Chip Brand SS/ DS 512MB ... into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at 800Mhz frequency by default for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. M3A76-CM Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size Vendor Part No.
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...DS Heat-Sink Package 5 G.SKILL DS Heat-Sink Package 5 G.SKILL DS Heat-Sink Package 6 OCZ DS Heat-Sink Package 5 Elixir DS N2TU51280BE-25C802006Z1DV DIMM support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • •...AD20908A8A-3EG 30724 SS A3R12E3JFF717B9A00 SS A3R1GE3CFF734MAA0J SS NT5TU64M8AE-3C DS Heat-Sink Package DS Heat-Sink Package SS A3R12E3GEF633ACAOY DS HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 C 702AA DIMM support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • ...
...DS Heat-Sink Package 5 G.SKILL DS Heat-Sink Package 5 G.SKILL DS Heat-Sink Package 6 OCZ DS Heat-Sink Package 5 Elixir DS N2TU51280BE-25C802006Z1DV DIMM support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • •...AD20908A8A-3EG 30724 SS A3R12E3JFF717B9A00 SS A3R1GE3CFF734MAA0J SS NT5TU64M8AE-3C DS Heat-Sink Package DS Heat-Sink Package SS A3R12E3GEF633ACAOY DS HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 C 702AA DIMM support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • ...
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DDR2-533MHz capability Size Vendor Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest DDR2-533/667/800/1066MHz QVL. 1-14 ASUS M3A76-CM Double - CL 512MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/512 N/A 1G Kingston ...KVR533D2N4/1G N/A 1G HY HYMP512U64CP8-C4 AB 4 512MB Elpida EBE51UD8ABFA-5C-E N/A 512MB Transcend 512MB DDR2 533 ECC N/A 512MB Kingmax KLBC28F-A8KB4 N/A Chip SS/ Brand DS Infineon SS Hynix DS Hynix DS Elpida SS Micron SS Kingmax SS Chip No. sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports...
DDR2-533MHz capability Size Vendor Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest DDR2-533/667/800/1066MHz QVL. 1-14 ASUS M3A76-CM Double - CL 512MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/512 N/A 1G Kingston ...KVR533D2N4/1G N/A 1G HY HYMP512U64CP8-C4 AB 4 512MB Elpida EBE51UD8ABFA-5C-E N/A 512MB Transcend 512MB DDR2 533 ECC N/A 512MB Kingmax KLBC28F-A8KB4 N/A Chip SS/ Brand DS Infineon SS Hynix DS Hynix DS Elpida SS Micron SS Kingmax SS Chip No. sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports...
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Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that it flips out with extra force. 1 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 DDR2 DIMM notch Chapter 1: Product introduction 1 1-... one direction. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unlock the DIMM. Align...
Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that it flips out with extra force. 1 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 DDR2 DIMM notch Chapter 1: Product introduction 1 1-... one direction. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unlock the DIMM. Align...
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...and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-16 ASUS M3A76-CM See Chapter... 2 for later use . Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports...
...and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-16 ASUS M3A76-CM See Chapter... 2 for later use . Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports...
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... supply. The plugs from the power supply are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to install additional devices. ... at least 15 A on +12 V and that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you intend to use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300 W. This PSU type...
... supply. The plugs from the power supply are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to install additional devices. ... at least 15 A on +12 V and that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you intend to use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300 W. This PSU type...
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... ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. LPT connector The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. 1-22 ASUS M3A76-CM The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133...
... ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. LPT connector The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. 1-22 ASUS M3A76-CM The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133...
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System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Pressing the power switch for more ...
System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Pressing the power switch for more ...
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...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 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at the back of the system chassis. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard... components. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the USB...
...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 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at the back of the system chassis. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard... components. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the USB...
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Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set to [HD Audio]. ... avail of the front panel audio I /O module that you want to connect a High Definition front panel audio module to this connector. • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. 10.
Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set to [HD Audio]. ... avail of the front panel audio I /O module that you want to connect a High Definition front panel audio module to this connector. • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. 10.
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... automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed...
... automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed...
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... the optical drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS...
... the optical drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS...