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How this guide Audience This guide provides general information about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. 2. Chapter... This 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. About this guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with the system.
How this guide Audience This guide provides general information about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. 2. Chapter... This 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. About this guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with the system.
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System package contents Check your retailer immediately. Infrared card (for P4-M3A3200 only) Optional items are purchased separately. Cables • Power cable • Serial ATA power cable and signal cable •... Guide If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 system package for the following items. Standard items 1. Remote control (for P4-M3A3200 only) 3. ASUS VGA card 2. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • CPU fan and heatsink assembly • 3-in the system ...
System package contents Check your retailer immediately. Infrared card (for P4-M3A3200 only) Optional items are purchased separately. Cables • Power cable • Serial ATA power cable and signal cable •... Guide If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 system package for the following items. Standard items 1. Remote control (for P4-M3A3200 only) 3. ASUS VGA card 2. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • CPU fan and heatsink assembly • 3-in the system ...
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...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. The system comes in -one barebone system with rich home entertainment features. Front panel of the P2-M3A3200 and P4-M3A3200... USB 2.0, and eight-channel high-definition audio CODEC. 1.2 Front panel The illustrations below 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
...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. The system comes in -one barebone system with rich home entertainment features. Front panel of the P2-M3A3200 and P4-M3A3200... USB 2.0, and eight-channel high-definition audio CODEC. 1.2 Front panel The illustrations below 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
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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 ... assembly 1- Chapter 1: System introduction The installed components are labeled for pointing devices or other serial devices. 17. This port is the internal view of the ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 when you remove the chassis cover. Front panel assembly 3. Power supply unit 4. 16. DIMM slots 7. ASUS motherboard 6. PCIE raiser bracket (connected to the...
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 ... assembly 1- Chapter 1: System introduction The installed components are labeled for pointing devices or other serial devices. 17. This port is the internal view of the ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 when you remove the chassis cover. Front panel assembly 3. Power supply unit 4. 16. DIMM slots 7. ASUS motherboard 6. PCIE raiser bracket (connected to the...
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Refer to power up P2-M3A3200 P4-M3A3200 2- Chapter 2: Starting up the system. Use the setup procedures presented in the Support CD. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. • To ensure that ...this chapter for detailed information. 2.2 Powering up your system Press the power button ( ) to your OS documentation for reference only. 2.1 Installing an operating system The ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 supports Windows® XP / Vista Operating Systems (OS).
Refer to power up P2-M3A3200 P4-M3A3200 2- Chapter 2: Starting up the system. Use the setup procedures presented in the Support CD. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. • To ensure that ...this chapter for detailed information. 2.2 Powering up your system Press the power button ( ) to your OS documentation for reference only. 2.1 Installing an operating system The ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 supports Windows® XP / Vista Operating Systems (OS).
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... at any time without notice. Click an icon to display Support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled on your computer. 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 ... NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the Support CD are subject to locate the ASSETUP.EXE file from the BIN folder. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 2- Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE file to get all the system features. 2.3 Support CD information The support CD that comes with the system...
... at any time without notice. Click an icon to display Support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled on your computer. 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 ... NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the Support CD are subject to locate the ASSETUP.EXE file from the BIN folder. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 2- Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE file to get all the system features. 2.3 Support CD information The support CD that comes with the system...
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ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 2- This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that the motherboard supports. 2.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that allows you can launch AI disk, AI Security, and AI Probe easily. ASUS Cool...
ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 2- This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that the motherboard supports. 2.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that allows you can launch AI disk, AI Security, and AI Probe easily. ASUS Cool...
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Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the Support CD. Click an icon to display the specified information. 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- Browse this CD Displays the Support CD contents in graphical format.
Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the Support CD. Click an icon to display the specified information. 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- Browse this CD Displays the Support CD contents in graphical format.
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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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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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... 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_CON PLED+ HD_LED+ PLED_ PLED# 1 M3R78L R M3R78L LED Connector ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 3- Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! 5. LED connector (5-pin LED_CON) This connector supports the...
... 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_CON PLED+ HD_LED+ PLED_ PLED# 1 M3R78L R M3R78L LED Connector ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 3- Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! 5. LED connector (5-pin LED_CON) This connector supports the...
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... same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive, then click Format. b. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 4- d. Click Start. 2. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is not write-protected ... disk drive. Windows® Vista environment a. 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. Copying the current BIOS To...
... same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive, then click Format. b. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 4- d. Click Start. 2. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is not write-protected ... disk drive. Windows® Vista environment a. 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. Copying the current BIOS To...
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... flash disk that contains the original or updated BIOS file into the optical drive. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... When the BIOS file is found , the utility reads ...Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. Floppy not found ! Start flashing... 3. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 4- Reading file "M3R78L.ROM". The recovered BIOS may not be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the ...
... flash disk that contains the original or updated BIOS file into the optical drive. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... When the BIOS file is found , the utility reads ...Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. Floppy not found ! Start flashing... 3. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 4- Reading file "M3R78L.ROM". The recovered BIOS may not be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the ...
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... through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 4- Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. and • View the BIOS version information. This utility is copied to your system. The ASUS Update utility is available in the Support CD that allows...before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the Support CD into the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the...
... through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 4- Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. and • View the BIOS version information. This utility is copied to your system. The ASUS Update utility is available in the Support CD that allows...before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the Support CD into the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the...