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... 1-6 Chapter 2: Starting up 2.1 Installing an operating system 2-2 2.2 Powering up your system 2-2 2.3 Support CD information 2-3 2.3.1 Running the Support CD 2-3 2.3.2 Drivers menu 2-4 2.3.3 Utilities menu 2-5 2.3.4 Manual menu 2-6 2.3.5 ASUS Contact information 2-6 2.3.6 Other information 2-7 2.4 ASUS AI Manager 2-9 2.4.1 Installing AI Manager 2-9 2.4.2 Launching AI Manager 2-9 2.4.3 AI Manager Quick Bar 2-9 2.4.4 Main 2-10 2.4.5 My favorites 2-13 2.4.6 Support 2-14 2.4.7 Information 2-14 Chapter...
... 1-6 Chapter 2: Starting up 2.1 Installing an operating system 2-2 2.2 Powering up your system 2-2 2.3 Support CD information 2-3 2.3.1 Running the Support CD 2-3 2.3.2 Drivers menu 2-4 2.3.3 Utilities menu 2-5 2.3.4 Manual menu 2-6 2.3.5 ASUS Contact information 2-6 2.3.6 Other information 2-7 2.4 ASUS AI Manager 2-9 2.4.1 Installing AI Manager 2-9 2.4.2 Launching AI Manager 2-9 2.4.3 AI Manager Quick Bar 2-9 2.4.4 Main 2-10 2.4.5 My favorites 2-13 2.4.6 Support 2-14 2.4.7 Information 2-14 Chapter...
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... chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 3. Chapter 3: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS P2-M3A3200/ P4-M3A3200 barebone system. viii The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal...and 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. This guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: 1.
... chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 3. Chapter 3: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS P2-M3A3200/ P4-M3A3200 barebone system. viii The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal...and 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. This guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: 1.
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... control (for the following items. Standard items 1. Cables • Power cable • Serial ATA power cable and signal cable • IDE cable 3. 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...
... control (for the following items. Standard items 1. Cables • Power cable • Serial ATA power cable and signal cable • IDE cable 3. 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...
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...) 1- Chapter 1: System introduction The system comes in -one barebone system with rich home entertainment features. 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200! The ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 is an all-in a stylish casing and powered by an ASUS motherboard that supports the AMD® Athlon™ 64 x2, Athlon™ 64, and Sempron™ processors.
...) 1- Chapter 1: System introduction The system comes in -one barebone system with rich home entertainment features. 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200! The ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 is an all-in a stylish casing and powered by an ASUS motherboard that supports the AMD® Athlon™ 64 x2, Athlon™ 64, and Sempron™ processors.
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... is the internal view of the ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 when you remove the chassis cover. The installed components are labeled for pointing devices or other serial devices. 17. PCIE raiser bracket (connected to the motherboard PCIE slot) 5. AM2+ socket (under the CPU fan and heatsink assembly) 8. Serial port. ASUS VGA card (optional). 18. Power...
... is the internal view of the ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 when you remove the chassis cover. The installed components are labeled for pointing devices or other serial devices. 17. PCIE raiser bracket (connected to the motherboard PCIE slot) 5. AM2+ socket (under the CPU fan and heatsink assembly) 8. Serial port. ASUS VGA card (optional). 18. Power...
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... and corresponding updates to power up the system. 2.1 Installing an operating system The ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 supports Windows® XP / Vista Operating Systems (OS). Use the setup procedures presented in the Support CD. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. P2-M3A3200 P4-M3A3200 2- Chapter 2: Starting up your system Press the power button ( ) to maximize the...
... and corresponding updates to power up the system. 2.1 Installing an operating system The ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 supports Windows® XP / Vista Operating Systems (OS). Use the setup procedures presented in the Support CD. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. P2-M3A3200 P4-M3A3200 2- Chapter 2: Starting up your system Press the power button ( ) to maximize the...
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Click an icon to display Support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled on your computer. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 2- Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the ...the Support CD are subject to locate the ASSETUP.EXE file from the BIN folder. The contents of the Support CD to change at www.asus.com for updates. 2.3.1 Running the Support CD Place the Support CD into the optical drive. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE file to get ...
Click an icon to display Support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled on your computer. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 2- Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the ...the Support CD are subject to locate the ASSETUP.EXE file from the BIN folder. The contents of the Support CD to change at www.asus.com for updates. 2.3.1 Running the Support CD Place the Support CD into the optical drive. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE file to get ...
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... ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 2- ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you can launch AI disk, AI Security, and AI Probe easily. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Cool'n'Quiet Utility Installs the ASUS ...Cool'n'Quiet utility. Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities. ASUS InstAll - Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that the motherboard supports. 2.3.3 Utilities menu...
... ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 2- ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you can launch AI disk, AI Security, and AI Probe easily. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Cool'n'Quiet Utility Installs the ASUS ...Cool'n'Quiet utility. Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities. ASUS InstAll - Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that the motherboard supports. 2.3.3 Utilities menu...
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Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the Support CD. Browse this CD Displays the Support CD contents in graphical format. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 2- 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.
Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the Support CD. Browse this CD Displays the Support CD contents in graphical format. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 2- 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.
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Deselect the device you to adjust these values manually. 2-12 Chapter 2: Starting up It also allows you locked, then click Apply. 2. The device you selected cannot be accessed without the password. To unlock a device: 1. Key in your password, then click OK. AI Probe AI Probe automatically detects the motherboard and CPU temperatures, CPU fan speed, and CPU voltage. Key in your password, click Change Password and follow the onscreen instructions. 6. To change your password, then click OK.
Deselect the device you to adjust these values manually. 2-12 Chapter 2: Starting up It also allows you locked, then click Apply. 2. The device you selected cannot be accessed without the password. To unlock a device: 1. Key in your password, then click OK. AI Probe AI Probe automatically detects the motherboard and CPU temperatures, CPU fan speed, and CPU voltage. Key in your password, click Change Password and follow the onscreen instructions. 6. To change your password, then click OK.
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2.4.6 Support The Support menu displays links to the ASUS international website, online technical support website, online download support website, and contact information website. 2.4.7 Information The Information menu displays the general information of your system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, memory, and other devices installed. 2-14 Chapter 2: Starting up
2.4.6 Support The Support menu displays links to the ASUS international website, online technical support website, online download support website, and contact information website. 2.4.7 Information The Information menu displays the general information of your system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, memory, and other devices installed. 2-14 Chapter 2: Starting up
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Motherboard info Chapter 3 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
Motherboard info Chapter 3 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
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This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 3.2 Motherboard layout LED_CON CIRRX SATA1 SATA2 PRI_IDE 8Mb BIOS CLRTC AMD ATISB700 SB_PWR VIA VT6308P KBPWR PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard EATXPWR PCIEX1_1 PCI1 BUZZER CR2032 3V ...) DDR2 DIMM_B1(64 bit,240-pin module) Super I/O RTS5111 3IN1_CON ATX12V CPU_FAN USBPW56 PWRSW IE1394_2 USB56 FRONT_AUD CF_CON 33.0cm(13in) 21.3cm(8.4in) 3- Chapter 3: Motherboard info 3.1 Introduction The P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard.
This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 3.2 Motherboard layout LED_CON CIRRX SATA1 SATA2 PRI_IDE 8Mb BIOS CLRTC AMD ATISB700 SB_PWR VIA VT6308P KBPWR PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard EATXPWR PCIEX1_1 PCI1 BUZZER CR2032 3V ...) DDR2 DIMM_B1(64 bit,240-pin module) Super I/O RTS5111 3IN1_CON ATX12V CPU_FAN USBPW56 PWRSW IE1394_2 USB56 FRONT_AUD CF_CON 33.0cm(13in) 21.3cm(8.4in) 3- Chapter 3: Motherboard info 3.1 Introduction The P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard.
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... (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 3. M3R78L R M3R78L Keyboard Power Setting KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB 3- Chapter 3: Motherboard info M3R78L R USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW56 12 23 M3R78L USB Device Wake Up +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up...
... (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 3. M3R78L R M3R78L Keyboard Power Setting KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB 3- Chapter 3: Motherboard info M3R78L R USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW56 12 23 M3R78L USB Device Wake Up +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up...
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... matches the ground pin of each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. If any device jumper is removed to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of 1 A~2.22 A (26.64 W max.) at +12V. 3 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connectors are three connectors...Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select", ensure that the black wire of the connector. 3- Chapter 3: Motherboard info CPU Fan connector (3-pin CPU_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of the following modes...
... matches the ground pin of each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. If any device jumper is removed to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of 1 A~2.22 A (26.64 W max.) at +12V. 3 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connectors are three connectors...Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select", ensure that the black wire of the connector. 3- Chapter 3: Motherboard info CPU Fan connector (3-pin CPU_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of the following modes...
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LED_CON PLED+ HD_LED+ PLED_ PLED# 1 M3R78L R M3R78L LED Connector ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 3- Back audio connector (20-1 pin Back_Audio Connector) AUDIO BCAZ CEN L BCAZ LEF R SENSE CN1 BCAZ SURBL BCAZ SURBR SENSE SURB BCAZ SUR L BCAZ SUR R SENSE ... PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CPU_FAN M3R78L R M3R78L CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to connect the fan cables to avail of the motherboard's high‑definition audio capability. 6. LED connector (5-pin LED_CON) This connector supports the Power and HDD activity LEDs in the system front panel. Insufficient air...
LED_CON PLED+ HD_LED+ PLED_ PLED# 1 M3R78L R M3R78L LED Connector ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 3- Back audio connector (20-1 pin Back_Audio Connector) AUDIO BCAZ CEN L BCAZ LEF R SENSE CN1 BCAZ SURBL BCAZ SURBR SENSE SURB BCAZ SUR L BCAZ SUR R SENSE ... PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CPU_FAN M3R78L R M3R78L CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to connect the fan cables to avail of the motherboard's high‑definition audio capability. 6. LED connector (5-pin LED_CON) This connector supports the Power and HDD activity LEDs in the system front panel. Insufficient air...
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... Connector GND +12V DC ATX12V GND +12V DC • Do not forget to fit these connectors in the audio utility when using this connector. 3- Chapter 3: Motherboard info M3R78L R M3R78L Internal Audio Connector CD (black) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel Enable the CD-IN function in only one orientation...
... Connector GND +12V DC ATX12V GND +12V DC • Do not forget to fit these connectors in the audio utility when using this connector. 3- Chapter 3: Motherboard info M3R78L R M3R78L Internal Audio Connector CD (black) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel Enable the CD-IN function in only one orientation...
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... USB floppy devices. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk during POST. 4. Copy the original motherboard BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk..., USB flash disk, or the motherboard Support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 3. ...
... USB floppy devices. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk during POST. 4. Copy the original motherboard BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk..., USB flash disk, or the motherboard Support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 3. ...
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... the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Click from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you can use as shown. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 4- Windows® Vista environment a. b.
... the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Click from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you can use as shown. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 4- Windows® Vista environment a. b.
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... Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. ok A:\> The utility returns to the floppy disk. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard Support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Extension name Main filename 3. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI ... is the latest or the original BIOS file in DOS mode, then at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the extension name. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard Support CD to the bootable floppy disk. 3. Reading flash ..... A:\>afudos /iM3R78L.ROM...
... Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. ok A:\> The utility returns to the floppy disk. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard Support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Extension name Main filename 3. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI ... is the latest or the original BIOS file in DOS mode, then at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the extension name. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard Support CD to the bootable floppy disk. 3. Reading flash ..... A:\>afudos /iM3R78L.ROM...