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...Managing and updating you BIOS 4-2 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-2 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility 4-3 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-6 4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-8 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-9 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-12 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-13 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-13...17 4.3.4 SATA 1-2 4-18 4.3.5 Storage Configuration 4-19 4.3.6 System Information 4-20 4.4 Advanced menu 4-21 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-21 4.4.2 CPU Configuration 4-23 4.4.3 Chipset 4-24 4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-27 4.4.5 PCI PnP 4-28 4.4.6 USB Configuration 4-29 4.5 Power menu 4-...
...Managing and updating you BIOS 4-2 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-2 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility 4-3 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-6 4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-8 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-9 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-12 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-13 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-13...17 4.3.4 SATA 1-2 4-18 4.3.5 Storage Configuration 4-19 4.3.6 System Information 4-20 4.4 Advanced menu 4-21 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-21 4.4.2 CPU Configuration 4-23 4.4.3 Chipset 4-24 4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-27 4.4.5 PCI PnP 4-28 4.4.6 USB Configuration 4-29 4.5 Power menu 4-...
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... • Support CD 4. Infrared card (for P4-M3A3200 only) Optional items are purchased separately. Quick Installation 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....cable and signal cable • IDE cable 3. Remote control (for P4-M3A3200 only) 3. System package contents Check your retailer immediately. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • CPU fan and heatsink assembly • 3-in the system package. Optional items 1....
... • Support CD 4. Infrared card (for P4-M3A3200 only) Optional items are purchased separately. Quick Installation 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....cable and signal cable • IDE cable 3. Remote control (for P4-M3A3200 only) 3. System package contents Check your retailer immediately. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • CPU fan and heatsink assembly • 3-in the system package. Optional items 1....
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... for pointing devices or other serial devices. 17. AM2+ socket (under the CPU fan and heatsink assembly) 8. Serial port. ASUS VGA card (optional). 18. CPU fan and heatsink assembly 1- Chapter 1: System introduction Front panel assembly 3. DIMM slots 7. 16. This port is the internal view of the ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 when you remove the chassis cover.
... for pointing devices or other serial devices. 17. AM2+ socket (under the CPU fan and heatsink assembly) 8. Serial port. ASUS VGA card (optional). 18. CPU fan and heatsink assembly 1- Chapter 1: System introduction Front panel assembly 3. DIMM slots 7. 16. This port is the internal view of the ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 when you remove the chassis cover.
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6. Key in your password, then click OK. The device you locked, then click Apply. 2. Deselect the device you selected cannot be accessed without the password. To change your password, then click OK. To unlock a device: 1. It also allows you to adjust these values manually. 2-12 Chapter 2: Starting up 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. Key in your password, then click OK. The device you locked, then click Apply. 2. Deselect the device you selected cannot be accessed without the password. To change your password, then click OK. To unlock a device: 1. It also allows you to adjust these values manually. 2-12 Chapter 2: Starting up 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.
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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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... . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. 2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key... on the +5VSB lead for each USB port. Otherwise, the system would not power up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode).
... . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. 2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key... on the +5VSB lead for each USB port. Otherwise, the system would not power up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode).
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... Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the motherboard, ensuring that all other device jumpers have the same setting. 4. 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 connector. 3- Chapter 3: Motherboard info...
... Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the motherboard, ensuring that all other device jumpers have the same setting. 4. 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 connector. 3- Chapter 3: Motherboard info...
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... Power and HDD activity LEDs in the system front panel. LED_CON PLED+ HD_LED+ PLED_ PLED# 1 M3R78L R M3R78L LED Connector ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 3- GND CPU FAN 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.
... Power and HDD activity LEDs in the system front panel. LED_CON PLED+ HD_LED+ PLED_ PLED# 1 M3R78L R M3R78L LED Connector ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 3- GND CPU FAN 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.
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... OnChip SATA type. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version :0203 Build Date :05/20/08...
... OnChip SATA type. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version :0203 Build Date :05/20/08...
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Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- Take caution when changing the settings of ... 1%] [Center 1%] [Center 1%] Options Auto +25mV +50mV +75mV +100mV +125mV +150mV +175mV Processor Voltage [Auto] Allows you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [2.00V] [2.10V] [2.20V] ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 4-21 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to set the DDR voltage.
Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- Take caution when changing the settings of ... 1%] [Center 1%] [Center 1%] Options Auto +25mV +50mV +75mV +100mV +125mV +150mV +175mV Processor Voltage [Auto] Allows you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [2.00V] [2.10V] [2.20V] ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 4-21 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to set the DDR voltage.
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...] [Center 1%] [Center 0.5%] ATIG Spread Spectrum [Center 1%] Allows you to set the CPU spread spectrum. FSB / CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus FSB 1600 FSB 1333 FSB 1066 FSB 800 CPU External Frequency 400 MHz 333 MHz 266 MHz 200 MHz CPU Spread Spectrum [Center 1%] Allows you to set the ATIG spread spectrum. FSB...
...] [Center 1%] [Center 0.5%] ATIG Spread Spectrum [Center 1%] Allows you to set the CPU spread spectrum. FSB / CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus FSB 1600 FSB 1333 FSB 1066 FSB 800 CPU External Frequency 400 MHz 333 MHz 266 MHz 200 MHz CPU Spread Spectrum [Center 1%] Allows you to set the ATIG spread spectrum. FSB...
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... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the generation of ACPI SRAT table. 4.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Function [Disabled] Allows you to enable ... Machine Mode [Enabled] AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Function [Disabled] ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] AMD Live! [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 4-23
... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the generation of ACPI SRAT table. 4.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Function [Disabled] Allows you to enable ... Machine Mode [Enabled] AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Function [Disabled] ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] AMD Live! [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 4-23
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...FAN Function [23ºC/73ºF] [30ºC/86ºF] [4891RPM] [ 1.344V] [ 3.152V] [ 4.838V] [11.712V] [Enabled] CPU Temperature Select Screen Select Item +- CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and... CPU temperatures. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. If the fan is not...
...FAN Function [23ºC/73ºF] [30ºC/86ºF] [4891RPM] [ 1.344V] [ 3.152V] [ 4.838V] [11.712V] [Enabled] CPU Temperature Select Screen Select Item +- CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and... CPU temperatures. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. If the fan is not...
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...-inch optical drive and 3.5-inch hard disk drive cage Power supply unit PCI/PCIE card riser bracket (connected to the motherboard PCI/PCIE slot) ASUS motherboard* DIMM sockets CPU socket NOTE: *Refer to the right, remove it, and set aside. 2 1 1 1 Installation manual Locate the front panel cover hooks, then lift them until...
...-inch optical drive and 3.5-inch hard disk drive cage Power supply unit PCI/PCIE card riser bracket (connected to the motherboard PCI/PCIE slot) ASUS motherboard* DIMM sockets CPU socket NOTE: *Refer to the right, remove it, and set aside. 2 1 1 1 Installation manual Locate the front panel cover hooks, then lift them until...
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...it to plug this connector. 1 1 Installation manual Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the motherboard. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then ...move it snaps into the CPU notch. 6. CAUTION! Retention tab A B Load lever 3. Fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab. Do not forget to secure the ...
...it to plug this connector. 1 1 Installation manual Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the motherboard. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then ...move it snaps into the CPU notch. 6. CAUTION! Retention tab A B Load lever 3. Fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab. Do not forget to secure the ...
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... monitoring error can occur if you reinstall a fan and heatsink assembly, do not forget to secure the CPU. 1 2 3 NOTE: To reinstall AMD CPU fan and heatsink assembly, follow the instructions in reverse order. Release the hook of each locking lever and detach its end from the ...hole of the retention module. 3. Install the CPU to plug this connector. Locate the CPU socket, then lift the socket lever to the CPU fan. 1 2. Remove two screws securing the blower to a 90º angle. 2. Remove the metal clips from ...
... monitoring error can occur if you reinstall a fan and heatsink assembly, do not forget to secure the CPU. 1 2 3 NOTE: To reinstall AMD CPU fan and heatsink assembly, follow the instructions in reverse order. Release the hook of each locking lever and detach its end from the ...hole of the retention module. 3. Install the CPU to plug this connector. Locate the CPU socket, then lift the socket lever to the CPU fan. 1 2. Remove two screws securing the blower to a 90º angle. 2. Remove the metal clips from ...