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... 34 BIOS PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning...: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for...
... 34 BIOS PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning...: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for...
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... 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 memory 1-11 1.7.1 Overview 1-11 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-12...
... 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 memory 1-11 1.7.1 Overview 1-11 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-12...
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... ** 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 for AM2 CPU Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-... Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology AMD 760G / SB710 Up 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 next page) ix
... ** 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 for AM2 CPU Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-... Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology AMD 760G / SB710 Up 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 next page) ix
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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... 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 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 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... 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 HDCP compliant with max.
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... technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M3A76-CM motherboard! It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 Thank...
... technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M3A76-CM motherboard! It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 Thank...
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... technology to satisfy the rising demand for system stability. This enhances system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. • DDR2 1066 is enhanced with individually dedicated L2 cache to replace the current 32-bit architecture...CPU voltage and frequency 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 This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by AM2+ CPU only. The advanced processing technology ...
... technology to satisfy the rising demand for system stability. This enhances system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. • DDR2 1066 is enhanced with individually dedicated L2 cache to replace the current 32-bit architecture...CPU voltage and frequency 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 This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by AM2+ CPU only. The advanced processing technology ...
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... DDR DIMM socket. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to the retention module base. Do not forget to the module ...snap the retention bracket in place, connect the CPU fan cable 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 clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention...
... DDR DIMM socket. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to the retention module base. Do not forget to the module ...snap the retention bracket in place, connect the CPU fan cable 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 clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention...
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..., all DIMMs run at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. 1-12 ASUS M3A76-CM Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you do any of 2 GB DIMMs on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or...
..., all DIMMs run at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. 1-12 ASUS M3A76-CM Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you do any of 2 GB DIMMs on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or...
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... SS Micron SS Kingmax SS Chip No. sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the yellow slots as one pair of Dual-channel...the yellow slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Single-sided / DS - Double - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest DDR2-533/667/800/1066MHz QVL. 1-14 ASUS M3A76-CM DDR2-533MHz capability Size Vendor Part No. HYB18T512800AF3733336550 HY5PS12821EFP-Y5 HY5PS12821CFP-C4 ...
... SS Micron SS Kingmax SS Chip No. sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the yellow slots as one pair of Dual-channel...the yellow slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Single-sided / DS - Double - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest DDR2-533/667/800/1066MHz QVL. 1-14 ASUS M3A76-CM DDR2-533MHz capability Size Vendor Part No. HYB18T512800AF3733336550 HY5PS12821EFP-Y5 HY5PS12821CFP-C4 ...
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...) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on...
...) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on...
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The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to set the overclocking parameters. • Auto - Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree ...
The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to set the overclocking parameters. • Auto - Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree ...
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... Allows you to select the overclock options. Configuration options: [Auto] [4 Bit] [8 Bit] [16 Bit] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Allows you to 550. Key in a number between 200 to set the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [200 MHz] [400 MHz] [600 MHz] [800 MHz] [1 GHz] [Auto...[Power Saving Mode] [Standard] [+50mv] [+100mv] HyperTransport Speed [Auto] Allows you to 999. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-10 ASUS M3A76-CM Key in a number between 150 to set the HyperTransport link speed. The following item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [...
... Allows you to select the overclock options. Configuration options: [Auto] [4 Bit] [8 Bit] [16 Bit] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Allows you to 550. Key in a number between 200 to set the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [200 MHz] [400 MHz] [600 MHz] [800 MHz] [1 GHz] [Auto...[Power Saving Mode] [Standard] [+50mv] [+100mv] HyperTransport Speed [Auto] Allows you to 999. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-10 ASUS M3A76-CM Key in a number between 150 to set the HyperTransport link speed. The following item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [...
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... CLK] [18 CLK] [Auto] TRC [ Auto] Allows you to percharge time. Configuration options: [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [Auto] TRP [ Auto] Allows you to set the Memory Clock Mode item to read delay when accessing different DRAMs. Configuration options: [Auto] [0 CLK] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] tWTR [ Auto] Allows you set TRC. Configuration options...
... CLK] [18 CLK] [Auto] TRC [ Auto] Allows you to percharge time. Configuration options: [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [Auto] TRP [ Auto] Allows you to set the Memory Clock Mode item to read delay when accessing different DRAMs. Configuration options: [Auto] [0 CLK] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] tWTR [ Auto] Allows you set TRC. Configuration options...
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...bits [20:16,9] ] Enable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled] Enables or disables unused clocks to DIMMs even memory slots are not populated. 2-12 ASUS M3A76-CM Select an item then press to adjust the voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [...Enabled] Allows you to set the Memory Over Voltage. tRFC0/1/2/3[ Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation. Configuration options...
...bits [20:16,9] ] Enable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled] Enables or disables unused clocks to DIMMs even memory slots are not populated. 2-12 ASUS M3A76-CM Select an item then press to adjust the voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [...Enabled] Allows you to set the Memory Over Voltage. tRFC0/1/2/3[ Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation. Configuration options...
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...Buffer Size [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] Surround View [Auto] Allows you to report and correct memory errors automatically. Configuration options: [Auto] [Always] Power Down Enable [Enabled] Allows you to select unganged DRAM mode (64-bit width). Configuration options...IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to disable or enable the Surround View function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable DDR power down mode. MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] Enables or ...
...Buffer Size [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] Surround View [Auto] Allows you to report and correct memory errors automatically. Configuration options: [Auto] [Always] Power Down Enable [Enabled] Allows you to select unganged DRAM mode (64-bit width). Configuration options...IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to disable or enable the Surround View function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable DDR power down mode. MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] Enables or ...
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The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures... LAN. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled] Allows you to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-14 ASUS M3A76-CM Plug and Play O/S [No] When set the HD audio mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] Allows you to set to...
The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures... LAN. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled] Allows you to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-14 ASUS M3A76-CM Plug and Play O/S [No] When set the HD audio mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] Allows you to set to...