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P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone) User Manual - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 2
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 - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 3
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 - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 4
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 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-14 4.2.4 Menu items 4-14 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-14 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-14 4.2.7 General help 4-14 4.2.8 Scroll bar 4-15 4.2.9 Pop-up window 4-15 - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 5
contents 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support 4-31 4.5.5 APM Configuration 4-31 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor 4-32 4.6 Boot menu 4-33 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-33 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-34 4.6.3 Security 4-35 4.7 Tools menu 4-37 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-37 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 4-37 4.8 Exit - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 6
and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 7
or from the system. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety below 40˚C. • If you encounter technical problems with this product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Lithium-Ion - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 8
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 2: Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 3. Chapter 3: Motherboard - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 9
. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS Websites The ASUS websites - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 10
Standard items 1. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • CPU fan and heatsink assembly • 3-in-1 storage card reader • CompactFlash card reader • PCIE raiser card • 200W power supply unit 2. Cables • Power cable • Serial ATA power cable and signal - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 11
System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of ASUS P2-M3A3200/ P4-M3A3200. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panels, and internal components. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 12
1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200! The ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 is an all-in-one barebone system with rich home entertainment features. The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by an ASUS motherboard that supports the AMD® Athlon™ 64 x2, Athlon™ 64, and - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 13
, PDA, and others. 10. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. 11. Headphone port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. 12. IR card (optional). This IR card supports a remote control. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 1- - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 14
shows the rear panel of the P2-M3A3200 and P4-M3A3200. 2 1 86 4 7 53 10 12 14 15 16 9 11 13 17 18 Rear panel 1. Power connector. 2. Voltage selector. This switch allows you to adjust the system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area. If the voltage supply in your area is 100 - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 15
4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic of HD DVD, Blu-Ray discs, and other protected content. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 1- - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 16
3.5 inch hard disk drive cage 2. Front panel assembly 3. Power supply unit 4. PCIE raiser bracket (connected to the motherboard PCIE slot) 5. ASUS motherboard 6. DIMM slots 7. AM2+ socket (under the CPU fan and heatsink assembly) 8. CPU fan and heatsink assembly 1- Chapter 1: System introduction - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 17
Chapter 2 This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the Support CD. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 Starting up - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 18
The ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 supports Windows® XP / Vista Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. • To ensure that the OS work properly, install the drivers included in the Support CD. • Motherboard settings - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 19
Click an icon to display Support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the Support CD to locate the ASSETUP.EXE file from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE file to run the CD. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 2- - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 20
. ASUS InstALL - Installation Wizard for Anti-Virus and Drivers Utility Installs all of the drivers. Norton Internet Security 2008 Installs Norton Internet Security 2008. AMD Chipset Program Driver Installs the AMD chipset program driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® audio driver - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 21
motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 22
menu The Support CD contains the Realtek HD Audio User's Manual and NIS 2008 Subscription renewal Guide. The manuals are in Portable Document Format (PDF) format. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a manual. 2.3.5 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 23
information on the motherboard and the contents of the Support CD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse this CD Displays the Support CD contents in graphical format. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 2- - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 24
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 CD and a brief description of each item in text format. 2- Chapter 2: Starting up - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 25
Windows® taskbar. Right-click this icon for more options. 2.4.3 AI Manager Quick Bar Click the Main, My favorites, Support, or Information icon from the Quick Bar to show the corresponding menu. Close Maximize/Resume Minimize Main Support My Favorites Information ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 26
Click to switch between a full-screen AI Manager window and the Quick bar. Click to keep AI Manager in the taskbar. Click to close AI Manager. 2.4.4 Main Launch AI Disk, AI Security, or AI - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 27
letters, numbers, or symbols. 2 Confirm your password. 3. Key in your password hint (optional). 4. Click OK. 5. Select the device you want to lock, then click Apply. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 2-11 - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 28
, then click OK. To change your password, click Change Password and follow the onscreen instructions. AI Probe AI Probe automatically detects the motherboard and CPU temperatures, CPU fan speed, and CPU voltage. It also allows you to adjust these values manually. 2-12 Chapter 2: Starting up - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 29
-click an icon in the My Favorites menu to open, delete, or rename the corresponding application. Double-click an icon to open the corresponding application. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 2-13 - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 30
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 - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 31
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 - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 32
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 - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 33
move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down the key during the boot process to enter the BIOS setup program, then reenter data. Except when clearing the Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 3- - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 34
modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). M3R78L power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. M3R78L R M3R78L Keyboard Power Setting KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB 3- Chapter 3: Motherboard - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 35
for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. • Install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using the system chassis. M3R78L R COM1 PIN1 M3R78L COM Port Connector ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 3- - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 36
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 1 A~2.22 A (26.64 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 37
to this connector 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. LED_CON PLED+ HD_LED+ PLED_ PLED# 1 M3R78L R M3R78L LED Connector ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 3- - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 38
power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. 8. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD) This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. M3R78L R M3R78L Internal Audio Connector CD (black - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 39
Chapter 4 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 BIOS setup - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 40
disk. 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: 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. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk during POST. 4. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 41
the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Ensure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at least 1024KB free space to save the file. The BIOS screens in this sections are for reference only. The actual BIOS screens may not be the same as shown. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 4- - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 42
The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write down he - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 43
, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ...... done Writing flash ...... done Verifying flash .... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 4- - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 44
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard Support CD, a floppy disk, or USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 45
the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition supports ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 46
chip 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 at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 2. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk or USB flash disk, then restart the - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 47
ASUS Update: 1. Place the Support CD into the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 48
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 the 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 49
. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the dropdown menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. M3R78L.ROM M3R78L ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 50
motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard the power button to turn the system off then back on. Using the power button, - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 51
main items: Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference only. They may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS information. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 52
specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power cannot select an item that is not user-configurable. A configurable field is enclosed options. Refer to 4.2.8 Pop-up window. 4.2.7 General help At the top right corner of - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 53
to display the other items on the screen. 4.2.9 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Primary IDE Master Device 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 4-15 - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 54
screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [10:41:36] System Date [Thu 04/24/2008] Primary System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 55
The BIOS automatically values are not user-configurable. These you are specifically configuring a supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 56
While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of information. Main Third IDE Master BIOS SETUP UTILITY Device: Not : Enables LBA Mode if the device supports it and the device is not already 2008, American Megatrends, Inc. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 57
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 Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] OnChip SATA Type [IDE] Options Disabled Enabled ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 4-19 - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 58
you to select the OnChip SATA type. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version :0203 Build Date :05/20/08 - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 59
system to malfunction. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Auto] Allows you to set the DDR voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [2.00V] [2.10V] [2.20V] ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 4-21 - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 60
sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. Use the and keys to adjust FSB 800 CPU External Frequency 400 MHz 333 MHz 266 MHz 200 MHz CPU Spread Spectrum [Center 1%] Allows you to set the CPU spread spectrum : [Disabled] [Center 1%] [Center 0.5%] 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 61
: [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the building of ACPI SRAT table. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AMD Live! [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable AMD Live. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 4-23 - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 62
PCI Express Configuration Internal Graphics Configuration PCI Express Configuration PCI Express Configuration Advanced PCI Express Configuration GPP Slots Power GPP Slots Power Limit, W [25] Configuration options: [25] Port #02 Features Gen2 High Speed Mode Link ASPM Link Width Slot Power Limit, W - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 63
set the Link Width. Configuration options: [Auto] [x1] [x2] [x4] [x8] [x16] Slot Power Limit, W [75] Configuration options: [75] Port #04 Features-Port #10 Features Gen2 High Speed ] NP NB-SB VC1 Traffic Support [Disabled] Link Width [Auto] Options Disabled L1 ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 4-25 - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 64
options: [Disabled] [L1] NP NB-SB VC1 Traffic Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the NP NB-SB VC1 traffic support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Link Width [Auto] enable or disable NB Azalia. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 65
[3F8/IRQ4] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [PCI-E] Allows BIOS to select Serial Port1 Base Addresses. Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4 [PCI-E] Allows you to select the graphics controller used as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI-E] [Onboard] ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 66
] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card even if requested. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Palette Snooping [Disabled - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 67
2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or FullSpeed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 4-29 - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 68
USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] 4.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the Resume [No] Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS post on S3/STR resume. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 4-30 Chapter - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 69
Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit PCI Express card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power power on. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 4-31 - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 70
on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor Power Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Temperature MB Temperature CPU Fan Speed VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 71
press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Boot Settings Power Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot [RemFE1So0CvaSEbaxlevietDaenvd.]Exit [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM ] [Disabled] ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 4-33 - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 72
] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 73
. The message Password Uninstalled appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 4-35 - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 74
same steps as in setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user 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 - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 75
DATE: 05/20/08 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [B] Backup [Esc] Exit [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 4-37 - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 76
Note [Enter] Select [Y] Yes [Left/Right] Switch [N/Esc] No • This function can support devices such as USB flash disks and 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! 4-38 Chapter - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 77
BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation window window appears. Select OK to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 - Asus P2-M3A3200 | User Manual - Page 78
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