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... describes the BIOS parameters. How this guide Audience This guide provides general information about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200. Chapter 2: Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 3....4. This guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 3: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS P2-M3A3200/ P4-M3A3200 barebone system. About this guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with the system.
... describes the BIOS parameters. How this guide Audience This guide provides general information about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200. Chapter 2: Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 3....4. This guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 3: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS P2-M3A3200/ P4-M3A3200 barebone system. About this guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with the system.
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... 2. Remote control (for P4-M3A3200 only) Optional items are purchased separately. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • CPU fan and heatsink assembly • 3-in the system package. Quick Installation Guide If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 system package for P4-M3A3200 only) 3. They are not...
... 2. Remote control (for P4-M3A3200 only) Optional items are purchased separately. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • CPU fan and heatsink assembly • 3-in the system package. Quick Installation Guide If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 system package for P4-M3A3200 only) 3. They are not...
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The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panels, and internal components. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of ASUS P2-M3A3200/ P4-M3A3200.
The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panels, and internal components. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of ASUS P2-M3A3200/ P4-M3A3200.
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... show the front panels of the P2-M3A3200 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 10 Front panel (close) Front panel (open) 1- Chapter 1: System introduction Front panel of the P2-M3A3200 and P4-M3A3200. The system comes in -one barebone system with rich home entertainment features. Thank you for purchasing the ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200! 1.1 Welcome! The ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 is an all-in a stylish casing...
... show the front panels of the P2-M3A3200 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 10 Front panel (close) Front panel (open) 1- Chapter 1: System introduction Front panel of the P2-M3A3200 and P4-M3A3200. The system comes in -one barebone system with rich home entertainment features. Thank you for purchasing the ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200! 1.1 Welcome! The ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 is an all-in a stylish casing...
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... control. Press this button to turn the system on. 6. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to eject an optical disk. 5. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 1- Front panel cover. 4. Front panel of the P4-M3A3200 3 4 12 2 6 7 1 5 8 9 11 10 Front panel (close) Front panel (open) 1. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. Microphone port (pink). Optical disk drive bay cover...
... control. Press this button to turn the system on. 6. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to eject an optical disk. 5. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 1- Front panel cover. 4. Front panel of the P4-M3A3200 3 4 12 2 6 7 1 5 8 9 11 10 Front panel (close) Front panel (open) 1. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. Microphone port (pink). Optical disk drive bay cover...
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... Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 12. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 1- Optical S/PDIF Out port. Refer to a VGA monitor or other protected content. HDMI port. Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic...
... Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 12. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 1- Optical S/PDIF Out port. Refer to a VGA monitor or other protected content. HDMI port. Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic...
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...ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 when you remove the chassis cover. DIMM slots 7. Serial port. AM2+ socket (under the CPU fan and heatsink assembly) 8. CPU fan and heatsink assembly 1- Chapter 1: System introduction PCIE raiser bracket (connected to the motherboard PCIE slot) 5. ASUS... VGA card (optional). 18. Expansion slot. 1.4 Internal components The illustration below is for your reference. 3 1 2 4 8 5 7 6 1. 5.25 inch optical disk drive and 3.5 inch hard disk drive cage 2. ASUS motherboard 6. Power supply unit 4. 16....
...ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 when you remove the chassis cover. DIMM slots 7. Serial port. AM2+ socket (under the CPU fan and heatsink assembly) 8. CPU fan and heatsink assembly 1- Chapter 1: System introduction PCIE raiser bracket (connected to the motherboard PCIE slot) 5. ASUS... VGA card (optional). 18. Expansion slot. 1.4 Internal components The illustration below is for your reference. 3 1 2 4 8 5 7 6 1. 5.25 inch optical disk drive and 3.5 inch hard disk drive cage 2. ASUS motherboard 6. Power supply unit 4. 16....
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Chapter 2 This chapter helps you power up ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 Starting up the system and install drivers and utilities from the Support CD.
Chapter 2 This chapter helps you power up ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 Starting up the system and install drivers and utilities from the Support CD.
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... this chapter for reference only. P2-M3A3200 P4-M3A3200 2- Chapter 2: Starting up the system. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to power up Use the setup procedures presented in the Support CD. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 2.1 Installing an operating system The ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 supports Windows® XP / Vista...
... this chapter for reference only. P2-M3A3200 P4-M3A3200 2- Chapter 2: Starting up the system. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to power up Use the setup procedures presented in the Support CD. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 2.1 Installing an operating system The ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 supports Windows® XP / Vista...
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...your computer, browse the contents of the Support CD are subject to change at www.asus.com for updates. 2.3.1 Running the Support CD Place the Support CD into the optical drive. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 2- 2.3 Support CD information The support CD that comes with the system package contains... the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the CD. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ...
...your computer, browse the contents of the Support CD are subject to change at www.asus.com for updates. 2.3.1 Running the Support CD Place the Support CD into the optical drive. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 2- 2.3 Support CD information The support CD that comes with the system package contains... the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the CD. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ...
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...you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you can launch AI disk, AI Security, and AI Probe easily. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 2- ASUS InstAll - This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network ...or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS AI Manager Installs the ASUS AI Manager where you to open, view, and print ...
...you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you can launch AI disk, AI Security, and AI Probe easily. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 2- ASUS InstAll - This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network ...or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS AI Manager Installs the ASUS AI Manager where you to open, view, and print ...
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Browse this CD Displays the Support CD contents in graphical format. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the Support CD. 2.3.6 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 2- Click an icon to display the specified information.
Browse this CD Displays the Support CD contents in graphical format. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the Support CD. 2.3.6 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 2- Click an icon to display the specified information.
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...Support CD to locate the ASSETUP.EXE file from the Windows® desktop. Close Maximize/Resume Minimize Main Support My Favorites Information ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 2- The AI Manager Quick Bar appears. Place the Support CD into the optical drive. After launching the application, the AI ... complete the installation. 2.4.2 Launching AI Manager You can launch AI Manager right after installation or anytime from the BIN folder. 2.4 ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager allows you to launch AI Disk, AI Security, and AI Probe easily. 2.4.1 Installing AI Manager To install AI Manager...
...Support CD to locate the ASSETUP.EXE file from the Windows® desktop. Close Maximize/Resume Minimize Main Support My Favorites Information ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 2- The AI Manager Quick Bar appears. Place the Support CD into the optical drive. After launching the application, the AI ... complete the installation. 2.4.2 Launching AI Manager You can launch AI Manager right after installation or anytime from the BIN folder. 2.4 ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager allows you to launch AI Disk, AI Security, and AI Probe easily. 2.4.1 Installing AI Manager To install AI Manager...
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Select the device you are using AI Security for your password hint (optional). 4. Key in a password that consists of no more security for the first time, key in your data. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 2-11 AI Security AI Security allows you to set passwords to lock, then click Apply. If you want to lock your removable storage devices such as a USB flash disk and CD/DVD disk, which ensures more than 20 letters, numbers, or symbols. 2 Confirm your password. 3. Click OK. 5. To lock a device: 1.
Select the device you are using AI Security for your password hint (optional). 4. Key in a password that consists of no more security for the first time, key in your data. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 2-11 AI Security AI Security allows you to set passwords to lock, then click Apply. If you want to lock your removable storage devices such as a USB flash disk and CD/DVD disk, which ensures more than 20 letters, numbers, or symbols. 2 Confirm your password. 3. Click OK. 5. To lock a device: 1.
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Double-click an icon to open the corresponding application. Click Open. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 2-13 The application you want to add to the My Favorites menu. To add an application: 1. Right-click an icon in the My Favorites menu to open , delete, or rename the corresponding application. 2.4.5 My favorites Add your favorite applications to the My Favorites menu. 2. Click Add and then select from the succeeding screen the application you selected is added and its icon appears.
Double-click an icon to open the corresponding application. Click Open. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 2-13 The application you want to add to the My Favorites menu. To add an application: 1. Right-click an icon in the My Favorites menu to open , delete, or rename the corresponding application. 2.4.5 My favorites Add your favorite applications to the My Favorites menu. 2. Click Add and then select from the succeeding screen the application you selected is added and its icon appears.
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ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 Motherboard info Chapter 3 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 Motherboard info Chapter 3 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
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... as the system passwords. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. M3R78L R M3R78L Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 3- Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. You can clear the CMOS...
... as the system passwords. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. M3R78L R M3R78L Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 3- Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. You can clear the CMOS...
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... ATA connectors (9-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for a serial (COM) port. M3R78L R COM1 PIN1 M3R78L COM Port Connector ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 3- COM port connector (10-1pin COM1) This connector is for Serial ATA hard disk drives. • Install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or Windows...
... ATA connectors (9-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for a serial (COM) port. M3R78L R COM1 PIN1 M3R78L COM Port Connector ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 3- COM port connector (10-1pin COM1) This connector is for Serial ATA hard disk drives. • Install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or Windows...
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... forget to connect the fan cables to avail of the motherboard's high‑definition audio capability. 6. LED_CON PLED+ HD_LED+ PLED_ PLED# 1 M3R78L R M3R78L LED Connector ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 3- These are not jumpers!
... forget to connect the fan cables to avail of the motherboard's high‑definition audio capability. 6. LED_CON PLED+ HD_LED+ PLED_ PLED# 1 M3R78L R M3R78L LED Connector ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 3- These are not jumpers!
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Chapter 4 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 BIOS setup Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Chapter 4 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 BIOS setup Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.