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Serial port connectors 10-1 pin COM1, Front panel audio connector 10-1 pin AAFP

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9. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. COM1 M3A-H/HDMI ® M3A-H/HDMI Serial port2(COM1) connector The serial port bracket (COM1) is purchased separately. 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC M3A-H/HDMI ® AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT1 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M3A-H/HDMI Analog front panel connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect 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

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