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    M3A-H/ HDMI Motherboard
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    express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL
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    vii About this guide viii M3A-H/HDMI specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features 1-5 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features
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    ASUS Update utility 2-7 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-10 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-11 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-11 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-11 2.2.4 Menu items 2-12 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-12 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-12 2.2.7 Pop-up window NET 2 2-23 2.4.3 CPU Configuration 2-24 2.4.4 Chipset
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    operating system 3-2 3.2 Support DVD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support DVD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-6 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-7 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.2.7 Other information 3-8 3.3 ASUS Express Gate Lite 3-10 
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    . This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation
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    service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician
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    when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures
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    the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete
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    M3A-H/HDMI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN High Definition Audio USB AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™/ Sempron™ processors AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon Series / Sempron procesors AMD® Cool'n'Quiet™ Technology AMD 780G + SB700 Up to 5200
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    M3A-H/HDMI specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS 4+1 Phase Power Design - ASUS AI Gear 2 - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Crystal Sound - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS
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    Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2 Support DVD contents Drivers Express Gate Lite ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update AMD AOD Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.6 in (30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) *Specifications are subject to
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    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
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    Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M3A-H/HDMI motherboard Serial ATA signal and power cable Ultra DMA 133/100 cable Floppy disk drive cable 1 x Q-shield 1 x HDMI to DVI Convertor 2 in 1 Q-connector ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the above items is damaged
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    ® 780G Chipset AMD® 780G Chipset is designed to support up to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. It is optimized with AMD®'s latest AM2+ and multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI
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    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® Hybrid CrossFire Technology Hybrid CrossFire Technology is a unique multi-GPU technology combining the onboard
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    This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-5
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    NOT support PATA IDE HDDs. Visit www.asus.com for future BIOS and Express Gate Lite software updates. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual "fingers"- making it convenient and easy to install. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard
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    the system hangs due to overclocking. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-7
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    motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. M3A-H/HDMI ® SB_PWR M3A-H/HDMI
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    (64bit, 240-pin module) 30.5cm (12.0in) SOCKET AM2 VGA_HDMI LAN1_USB12 PRI_IDE AUDIO Lithium Cell CMOS Power ATX12V Attansic L1 CHA_FAN1 AMD 780G COM1 PCIEX1_1 M3A-H/HDMI ® PCIEX16_1 EATXPWR Super I/O PCIEX1_2 ICS PCI1 AMD SB700 PWR_FAN SB_PWR PCI2 ALC1200 AAFP SPDIF_OUT CD
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    image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis M3A-H/HDMI ® 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    CPU socket on the motherboard. M3A-H/HDMI ® M3A-H/HDMI CPU socket AM2 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI
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    that it is locked. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with the heatsink package. 7. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M3A-H/HDMI ® M3A-H/HDMI CPU fan connector Do not forget to
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    Base Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-13
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    2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. Align the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place. Make sure that the fan and heatsink assembly
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    DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Recommended memory configurations Mode DIMM_A1 Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 Populated - - Single-Channel - - Populated Dual-channel (1) Populated - Populated Dual-channel (2) Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - - - Populated ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-15
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    /sb/cs-016594.htm This motherboard can support 4 GB physical memory on the operating systems listed below. You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition M3A-H/HDMI Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066 MHz
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    M3A-H/HDMI Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* GE-E 5 PSC PSC ELPIDA SS AL6E8E63B8E1K DS AL7E8E63B-8E1K SS 8G-24IK2-EBT • • • • • • • ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-17
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    M3A-H/HDMI Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. 256MB 256MB KINGSTON KINGSTON HYB18T256800AF3S 6SBI2D9DCG CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. 5 N/A SS KVR667D2N5/256 5 MICRON SS KVR667D2N5/256 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* •
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    M3A-H/HDMI Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability (continued) Size Vendor Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2 QVL. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI
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    both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 1.7.4
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    cards that they support. Make sure unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI
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    System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9 4 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 10 5 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 11 6 IRQ holder for PCI 15 10 IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A
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    , only Windows® Vista operation system supports Hybird CrossFire mode. • Currently, only AMD® HD3470, HD3450, HD2400XT and HD2400Pro graphics cards support the Hybrid Crossfire�™��f�u�n�c�t�io��n�. • Visit www.amd.com for more information about Hybrid Crossfire™ support. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-23
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    23 Normal Clear RTC (Default) M3A-H/HDMI Clear RTC RAM • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter
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    up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M3A-H/HDMI ® M3A-H/HDMI Keyboard power setting ASUS M3A-H/HDMI
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    ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection connects the rear speakers in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 6. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape,
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    This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 13. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 14. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-27
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    1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. M3A-H/HDMI ® FLOPPY PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. M3A-H/HDMI Floppy disk drive connector 2. Chassis intrusion connector
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    , black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device(s). M3A-H/HDMI ® PRI_IDE NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-29
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    ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. The data transfer M3A-H/HDMI SATA connectors SATA1 SATA6 Important note on Serial ATA Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10, refer to the RAID manual in the support
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    motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M3A-H/HDMI ® CHA_FAN1 Rotation +12V GND PWR_FAN M3A-H/HDMI FAN connectors GND +12V Rotation Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1 connectors support the ASUS
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    the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. M3A-H/HDMI ® USB1112 USB910 USB78 USB56 USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND
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    a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, make sure that the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS is set to [HD Audio]; if you want to connect an AC`97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. See page 2-28 for details. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-33
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    Volts M3A-H/HDMI ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. aspx?SLanguage=en-
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    SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-35
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    a few steps. Refer to the instructions below to install the ASUS Q-Connector. 1. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector. Refer to the labels 2. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, making sure the orientation matches the labels on the motherboard. 3. The front
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    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Chapter 2 2 BIOS setup
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    and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support DVD during POST.) 2. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows
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    type format A:/S then press . Windows® XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. b. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. . 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-3
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    so it is accessible by pressing + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system
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    /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... done Write to file...... ok A:\> The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-5
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    Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename
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    optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-7
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    through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet
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    The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. M3A-H-HDMI.ROM M3A-H-HDMI ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-9
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    the Exit Menu. See section 2.8 Exit menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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    . • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-11
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    items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows list of options. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window window Scroll bar 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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    on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time [17:41:19] System Date [Fri 01 the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-13
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    1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items device type. Select [CDROM] if you are specifically configuring a DVD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously
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    Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-
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    from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and item then press to display the sub-menu. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY OnChip SATA channel [Enabled] OnChip SATA Type [IDE
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    item to [AHCI]. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI
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    the system becomes unstable, return to the default. AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Select any one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Standard Overclock Profile Allows you to individually set
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    selection of the Processor Voltage. The values range from 0.8000V to 1.7000V with a 0.0125V interval. CPU-NB HT Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU-Northbridge HyperTransport link speed. Configuration options: [200 MHz] [400 MHz] [600 MHz] [800 MHz] [1 GHz] [Auto] ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-19
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    only when you set the Ai Overclocking item to [Manual], [Standard], or [Overclock Profile] and are adjusted by typing CPU Tweak feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Configuration The Memory Configuration menu allows you to change the advanced memory settings. Advanced BIOS
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    Limit Manual The configuration options for some of the following items vary �d�e�p�e�n��d�in��g�o��n�t�h�e� DIMMs you install on the motherboard. Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Allows selection of the DRAM Frequency programming method. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] [Manual] ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-21
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    [400 MHz] This sub-item appears only when you set the Memory Clock Mode item to [Limit] and [Manual]. Configuration options: [400 MHz] [533 MHz] [667 MHz] [800 MHz] [1066 MHz]* 2T Mode CLK] [26 CLK] TRRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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    Atheros POST Check LAN cable [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable LAN cable check during POST. When enabled, the menu reports the cable faults or shorts, and displays the point (length) where the faults or shorts are detected. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-23
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    ] Enables or disables the AMD Live! technology support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.4 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCI Express Configuration
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    05 Features Port #06 Features Port #07 Features Port #09 Features Port #10 Features NB-SB Port Features GPP Slots Power Limit, W [25] Use the Traffic Support [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Link Width [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [x1] [x2] [x4] ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-25
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    Override [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable the GFX Engine Clock Override support. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] GFX Engine Clock [500] Use the Scrub Data Cache BG Scrub L2 Cache BG Scrub L3 Cache BG Scrub BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled]
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    -item manually. You RAM to be corrected when idle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms] ASUS M3A-H/HDMI
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    Configuraiton Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] HD Audio Azalia Device [Auto] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Onboard Attansic L1 Lan [Enabled] Onboard Attansic L1 LAN Boot [Disabled] Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Allows BIOS to Select Serial Port1 Base Addresses. Serial Port1
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    v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play the latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-29
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    xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to 1 Mouse USB Functions USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-Off Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [HiSpeed] [Enabled] [Enabled] Options
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    VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [ support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3A-H/HDMI
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    2.5.5 APM Configuration Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Button Mode Power On By you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
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    ], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Restore Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-33
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    and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. CPU / Chassis / . Smart Q-Fan Function [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation
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    Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [Hard Drive [1st FlOPPY DRIVE] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI DVD-ROM] [Disabled] ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-35
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    POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS
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    . BIOS SETUP BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 1.9 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI
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    BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Installed : password. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting
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    2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: SST 25LF080 Current ROM BOARD: M3A-H/HDMI VER: 0109 DATE: 02/14/08 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [B] Backup [Esc] Exit ASUS M3A-H/HDMI
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    2.7.2 Express Gate Lite Express Gate Lite Express Gate Lite BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools [Disabled] Options Disabled Enabled You have to install the ASUS Express Gate Lite application from the support DVD first before you can enable this feature. See page 3-5 for details. Express Gate Lite [Disabled
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    Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [B] Backup [Esc] Exit • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-41
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    RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation window to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes This option allows you
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    This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Chapter 3 3 Software support
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    Make sure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that
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    the Realtek® ALC1200 audio driver and application. Atheros L1 Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Atheros L1 Gigabit Ethernet driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 3-3
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    the AMD OverDrive Utility which allows configuration of system and overclocking settings in Windows environment. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment
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    computer viruses. View the online help for detailed information. Anti-Virus Utility Download Installs to update your anti-virus utility version. WinDVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD Copy5 Trial version. Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs the Corel Snapfire Plus SE software. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 3-5
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    disk. ATI RAID/AHCI 32/64bit WinXP Driver Allows you to create an ATI RAID/AHCI driver disk for 32/64bit Windows® XP operating system. ATI RAID/AHCI 32/64bit Vista Driver Allows you to create an ATI RAID/AHCI driver disk for 32/64bit Windows® Vista operating system. 3-6 Chapter 3: Software support
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    (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 3-7
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    screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. 3-8 Chapter
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    Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 3-9
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    and using ASUS Express Gate Lite. • Currently, ASUS Express Gate Lite DOES NOT support PATA IDE HDDs. Visit www.asus.com for future BIOS and Express Gate Lite software updates. To install Express Gate Lite on your computer: 1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab
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    choose to continue booting normally (e.g. to your installed OS such as Windows), enter BIOS setup, or power off. If you don't make any selection, from the first screen), a first time wizard will guide you through basic Express Gate Lite configurations. Basic configurations ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 3-11
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    the two RJ-45 network ports on your computer. • The number of the LAN ports may differ from motherboards. • You can connect the LAN cable to either port, and Express Gate Lite will automatically use the connected Gate Lite environment after clearing its settings. 3-12 Chapter 3: Software support
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    smaller icons on the right side of the LaunchBar are: Click on this icon to open the File Manager window, which lets you conveniently access the files on the USB drive. If a USB device is detected, the Click to change LaunchBar options (auto-hide, docking position, etc). ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 3-13
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    Click to open Express Gate Lite Help. Click to bring up power options window to boot to OS, restart or power down. This window is also shown when you press Ctrl-Alt-Del on the keyboard. Power Panel. Open Configuration Panel 2. Open Network. Network 3-14 Chapter 3: Software support
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    this is not the case, click Setup to configure the static IP settings manually. • If you use wireless, click Setup for the WiFi option. enabled, select the corresponding security algorithm from the drop-down list (e.g. WEPAUTO) in the Encryption Type field, and enter the ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 3-15
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    menu. Refer to section 2.7.2 Express Gate Lite for details. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools Express Gate Lite Express Gate Lite [Disabled] Options original version of the software on the support DVD or download new versions from the ASUS support website. To update Express Gate Lite: 1. Double-click
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