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Chapter 1: Product introduction

Native DDR2 1066 support

This motherboard provides native DDR2 1066 support. It provides faster data

transfer rate and more bandwidth to increase memory computing efficiency,

enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding

applications. See page 1-15 for details.

DDR2 1066 is supported by some of the AM2+ CPUs only. Refer to www.asus.

com for the supported CPU models.

AMD

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Hybrid CrossFire Technology

Hybrid CrossFire Technology is a unique multi-GPU technology combining the

onboard GPU and the discrete graphics card together to enhance 3D graphics

performance. See page 1-23 for details.

Visit www.amd.com for the Hybrid Crossfire selected GPUs.

HDMI Interface

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first and only industry-

supported, uncompressed, all digital audio and video interface via a single cable

and is HDCP compliant aloowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray Disc and other

protected content. See page 1-27 for details.

PCIe 2.0 support

This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and

bandwidth which enhances system performance. See page 1-23 for details.

Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology

This motherboard supports the next-generation hard disk drives based on the

Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability

and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and save. It allows

RAID 0, 1, and 10 configurations for two SATA connectors. See page 1-30 for

details.

S/PDIF digital sound ready

This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio

systems via coaxial S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) Out jack. It allows

digital audio transferring without converting it to analog format, and therefore well

preserves signal quality. See page 1-27 for details.

Section	Page
Contents	3
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	8
M3A-H/HDMI specifications summary	10
Chapter 1: Product introduction	13
1.1 Welcome!	14
1.2 Package contents	14
1.3 Special features	15
1.3.1 Product highlights	15
1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features	17
1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features	19
1.4 Before you proceed	20
1.5 Motherboard overview	21
1.5.1 Motherboard layout	21
1.5.2 Placement direction	22
1.5.3 Screw holes	22
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	23
1.6.1 Installing the CPU	23
1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan	25
1.7 System memory	27
1.7.1 Overview	27
1.7.2 Memory configurations	27
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	32
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	32
1.8 Expansion slots	33
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	33
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	33
1.8.3 PCI slots	35
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots	35
1.8.5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot	35
1.9 Jumpers	36
1.10 Connectors	38
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors	38
1.10.2 Internal connectors	40
Chapter 2 BIOS setup	49
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	50
2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk	51
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	52
2.1.3 AFUDOS utility	53
2.1.4 ASUS Update utility	55
2.2 BIOS setup program	58
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen	59
2.2.2 Menu bar	59
2.2.3 Navigation keys	59
2.2.4 Menu items	60
2.2.5 Sub-menu items	60
2.2.6 Configuration fields	60
2.2.7 Pop-up window	60
2.2.8 Scroll bar	60
2.2.9 General help	60
2.3 Main menu	61
2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	61
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	61
2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]	61
2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave	62
2.3.5 SATA1/2/3/4/5/6	63
2.3.6 Storage Configuration	64
2.3.7 System Information	65
2.4 Advanced menu	66
2.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration	66
2.4.2 AI NET 2	71
2.4.3 CPU Configuration	72
2.4.4 Chipset	72
2.4.5 ECC Configuration	74
2.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration	76
2.4.7 PCI PnP	77
2.4.8 USB Configuration	78
2.5 Power menu	79
2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	79
2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]	79
2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]	79
2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	79
2.5.5 APM Configuration	80
2.5.6 Hardware Monitor	82
2.6 Boot menu	83
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority	83
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration	84
2.6.3 Security	85
2.7 Tools menu	87
2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	87
2.7.2 Express Gate Lite	88
2.7.3 ASUS O.C. Profile	89
2.8 Exit menu	90
Chapter 3 Software support	91
3.1 Installing an operating system	92
3.2 Support DVD information	92
3.2.1 Running the support DVD	92
3.2.2 Drivers menu	93
3.2.3 Utilities menu	94
3.2.4 Make Disk menu	96
3.2.5 Manual menu	97
3.2.6 ASUS Contact information	97
3.2.7 Other information	98

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