Asus M3A-H User Manual

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M3A-H/

HDMI

Motherboard

E3643

First Edition

February 2008

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Contents

Contents.......................................................................................................

iii

Notices.........................................................................................................

vi

Safety information......................................................................................

vii

About this guide........................................................................................

viii

M3A-H/HDMI specifications summary........................................................

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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 .......................................................

1-7

1.4

Before you proceed......................................................................

1-8

1.5

Motherboard overview.................................................................

1-9

 

1.5.1

Motherboard layout ..........................................................

1-9

 

1.5.2

Placement direction .......................................................

1-10

 

1.5.3

Screw holes ...................................................................

1-10

1.6

Central Processing Unit (CPU)..................................................

1-11

 

1.6.1

Installing the CPU ...........................................................

1-11

 

1.6.2

Installing the heatsink and fan .......................................

1-13

1.7

System memory..........................................................................

1-15

 

1.7.1

Overview ........................................................................

1-15

 

1.7.2

Memory configurations . .................................................

1-15

 

1.7.3

Installing a DIMM ...........................................................

1-20

 

1.7.4

Removing a DIMM .........................................................

1-20

1.8

Expansion slots..........................................................................

1-21

 

1.8.1

Installing an expansion card ..........................................

1-21

 

1.8.2

Configuring an expansion card ......................................

1-21

 

1.8.3

PCI slots . .......................................................................

1-23

 

1.8.4

PCI Express x1 slots .....................................................

1-23

 

1.8.5

PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot . ..............................................

1-23

1.9

Jumpers

.......................................................................................

1-24

1.10

Connectors..................................................................................

1-26

 

1.10.1 ..................................................

Rear panel connectors

1-26

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Contents

 

1.10.2

Internal connectors........................................................

1-28

Chapter 2

BIOS setup

 

2.1

Managing and updating your BIOS.............................................

2-2

 

2.1.1

Creating a bootable floppy disk.......................................

2-3

 

2.1.2

ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility...................................................

2-4

 

2.1.3

AFUDOS utility................................................................

2-5

 

2.1.4

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..............................................................

2-12

 

2.2.8

Scroll bar.......................................................................

2-12

 

2.2.9

General help..................................................................

2-12

2.3

Main menu...................................................................................

2-13

 

2.3.1

System Time..................................................................

2-13

 

2.3.2

System Date..................................................................

2-13

 

2.3.3

Legacy Diskette A..........................................................

2-13

 

2.3.4

Primary IDE Master/Slave.............................................

2-14

 

2.3.5

SATA1/2/3/4/5/6.............................................................

2-15

 

2.3.6

Storage Configuration....................................................

2-16

 

2.3.7

System Information........................................................

2-17

2.4

Advanced menu..........................................................................

2-18

 

2.4.1

Jumperfree Configuration..............................................

2-18

 

2.4.2

AI NET 2........................................................................

2-23

 

2.4.3

CPU Configuration.........................................................

2-24

 

2.4.4

Chipset..........................................................................

2-24

 

2.4.5

ECC Configuration.........................................................

2-26

 

2.4.6

Onboard Devices Configuration....................................

2-28

 

2.4.7

PCI PnP.........................................................................

2-29

 

2.4.8

USB Configuration.........................................................

2-30

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Contents

2.5

Power menu................................................................................

2-31

 

2.5.1

Suspend Mode..............................................................

2-31

 

2.5.2

Repost Video on S3 Resume........................................

2-31

 

2.5.3

ACPI 2.0 Support...........................................................

2-31

 

2.5.4

ACPI APIC Support.......................................................

2-31

 

2.5.5

APM Configuration........................................................

2-32

 

2.5.6

Hardware Monitor..........................................................

2-34

2.6

Boot menu...................................................................................

2-35

 

2.6.1

Boot Device Priority.......................................................

2-35

 

2.6.2

Boot Settings Configuration...........................................

2-36

 

2.6.3

Security..........................................................................

2-37

2.7

Tools menu..................................................................................

2-39

 

2.7.1

ASUS EZ Flash 2..........................................................

2-39

 

2.7.2

Express Gate Lite..........................................................

2-40

 

2.7.3

ASUS O.C. Profile.........................................................

2-41

2.8

Exit menu.....................................................................................

2-42

Chapter 3

Software support

 

3.1

Installing an 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

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and

This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 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. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

ICES-003.

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Safety information

Electrical safety

To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.

When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.

If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.

Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet.

Place the product on a stable surface.

If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment, Mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need 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 that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.

Chapter 2: BIOS setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

Chapter 3: Software support

This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.

Where to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

1.ASUS websites

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2.Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

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Conventions used in this guide

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of 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 a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

Typography

Bold text

Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italics

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

<Key>

Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign

 

means that you must press the enclosed key.

 

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the

 

Enter or Return key.

<Key1+Key2+Key3>

If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the

 

key names are linked with a plus sign (+).

 

Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>

Command

Means that you must type the command exactly as

 

shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed

 

in brackets.

 

Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:

 

format A:/S

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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 MT/s; HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface for AM2+ CPU

2000 / 1600 MT/s for AM2 CPU

Dual-channel memory architecture

-4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred ECC/non-ECC DDR2 1066*/800/667 MHz

memory modules

-Supports up to 8 GB system memory

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

models and the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).

AMD® integrated graphics

-Hybrid CrossFire™ support (For Windows Vista only)

-Supports HDMI™ Technology (HDCP compliant) with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1200 (1080P)

-Supports DVI with max. resolution up to 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz

-Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 2560 x 1440 @ 75 Hz

-Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10, OpenGL 2.0, Pixel Shader 4.0

-Maximum shared memory of 256MB

1 x PCIe x16 slot

2 x PCIe x1 slots

3 x PCI 2.2 slots

Supports PCIe 2.0/1.0 architecture

1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 interface

6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors supporting RAID 0, 1, and 10 configuration

Atheros® L1 Gigabit LAN controller

Realtek® ALC1200 8-channel High Definition audio

CODEC

-Supports Jack-Detection, Enumeration, MultiStreaming, and Jack-Retasking

-Coaxial S/PDIF Out port at back I/O

12 x USB 2.0 ports (8 at mid-board; 4 on the rear panel)

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M3A-H/HDMI specifications summary

ASUS AI Lifestyle

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:

unique features

-

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 Q-Connector

 

-

ASUS O.C. Profile

 

- ASUS EZ Flash 2

Other features

ASUS Express Gate Lite

 

ASUS MyLogo 2™

ASUS exclusive

Intelligent overclocking tools:

overclocking features

-

AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner)

 

- ASUS AI Booster utility

Precision Tweaker:

-vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.0125V increment

-vDIMM: 8-step DRAM voltage control

-vChipset: 4-step Chipset voltage control

SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection):

-FSB tuning from 200MHz up to 600MHz at 1MHz increment

-Memory tuning from 533MHz up to 1066MHz

-PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz to 200 MHz at 1MHz increment

Overclocking protection:

- ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

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M3A-H/HDMI specifications summary

Rear panel I/O ports

Internal I/O connectors

BIOS features

Support DVD contents

Form factor

1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple)

1 x PS/2 mouse port (green)

1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial)

1 x HDMI Out

1 x D-Sub

1 x LAN (RJ-45)

4 x USB 2.0/1.1

8-channel audio I/O

4 x USB connectors support additional 8 USB ports

1 x Floppy disk drive connector

1 x COM connector

1 x IDE connector

6 x SATA connectors

1 x CPU Fan connector

1 x Chassis Fan connector

1 x Power Fan connector

1 x Front panel audio connector

1 x S/PDIF Out Header

1 x Chassis Intrusion connector

1 x DVD audio in

1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector

1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector

1 x System Panel (Q-Connector)

8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2

Drivers

Express Gate Lite

ASUS PC Probe II

ASUS Update

AMD AOD

Anti-virus Utility (OEM version)

ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.6 in (30.5 cm x 21.8 cm)

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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This chapter describes the motherboard

1

 

features and the new technologies it

 

supports.

 

Chapter 1:

Product

introduction

1.1Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS® M3A-H/HDMI motherboard!

The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!

Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

1.2Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard

ASUS M3A-H/HDMI motherboard

Cables

Serial ATA signal and power cable

 

Ultra DMA 133/100 cable

 

Floppy disk drive cable

Accessories

1 x Q-shield

 

1 x HDMI to DVI Convertor

 

2 in 1 Q-connector

Application DVD

ASUS motherboard support DVD

Documentation

User guide

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.3Special features

1.3.1Product highlights

Green ASUS

This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.

AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron™ CPU support

This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. See page 1-11 for details.

HyperTransport™ 3.0 support

HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth than HyperTransport™ 1.0, radically improving system efficiency to create a smoother, faster computing environment.

AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ Series / Sempron™ CPU support

This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ Series / Sempron™ processors. It features 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport™-based system bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support, and AMD® Cool ‘n’ Quiet™

Technology. See page 1-11 for details.

AMD® 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.

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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® 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 industrysupported, 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.

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

High Definition Audio

Enjoy high-end sound quality on your PC! The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output that simultaneously sends different audio streams to different destinations. You can now talk to your partners on the headphones while playing multi-channel network games. See pages 1-26 and 1-27 for details.

1.3.2ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution

ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability.

AI Gear 2

AI Gear 2 allows you to choose from profiles to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and saving CPU power consumption at most. You can real-time chnage the mode under operating system to suit your needs.

AI Nap

With AI Nap, the system can continue running at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away. To wake the system and return to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key.

Q-Fan 2

ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. See page 2-34 for details.

ASUS Crystal Sound

This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like Skype, online game, video conference and recording.

Noise Filter

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.

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ASUS EZ DIY

ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings.

ASUS Express Gate Lite

Just 5 seconds to boot up, the ASUS Express Gate Lite allows you to instantly surf the Internet without entering Windows. You can now enjoy

Skype, IM, YouTube, webmail and Internet file downloads and sharing whenever and wherever you want! See pages 2-40 and 3-10 for details .

• The bootup speed depends on system configurations.

• Due to chipset limitation, ASUS Express Gate Lite supports USB devices or SATA HDDs (IDE mode) connected to SATA port 1-4 only. Set the SATA Operation Mode item in the BIOS to [IDE] before installing 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.

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 against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI).

ASUS Q-Connector

ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. See page 1-36 for details.

ASUS O.C. Profile

The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite settings. See page 2-41 for details.

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

ASUS EZ Flash 2

ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS. Update your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. See pages 2-4 and 2-39 for details.

Smart Support DVD

This feature provides a checklist that allows the user to know which drivers are already installed, as well as those that are not. When using ASUS PC Probe II, you can easily monitor the critical components of the computer.

ASUS MyLogo 2™

This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. See page 2-36 for details.

1.3.3ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features

Precision Tweaker

Precision Tweaker allows the user to adjust the northbridge voltage, southbridge voltage, and DRAM voltage in 0.02V steps to achieve the most precise settings for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration.

AI Booster

The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.

C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case 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.

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1.4Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any

component.

Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity

Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.

Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

Onboard LED

The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.

M3A-H/HDMI

SB_PWR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ON

 

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Standy Power

Powered Off

M3A-H/HDMI Onboard LED

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.5Motherboard overview

1.5.1Motherboard layout

21.8cm (8.6in)

KBMS

 

 

 

CPU_FAN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KBPWR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB34

USBPW1-4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AM2SOCKET

module)pin-240(64bit,

module)pin-240(64bit,

module)pin-240(64bit,

module)pin-240(64bit,

SPDIF_O1

 

 

 

VGA_HDMI

 

 

 

 

A1

B1

A2

B2

 

 

 

 

DIMM

DIMM

DIMM

DIMM

LAN1_USB12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DDR

DDR

DDR

DDR

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lithium Cell

 

ATX12V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO

CMOS Power

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AMD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

780G

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHA_FAN1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EATXPWR

 

 

 

COM1

 

 

 

 

 

Attansic

 

PCIEX1_1

M3A-H/HDMI

 

 

 

 

L1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

®

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IDE

 

 

 

PCIEX16_1

 

 

 

 

PRI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Super

 

PCIEX1_2

 

 

 

 

 

 

I/O

 

ICS

 

 

 

PWR_FAN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AMD

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCI1

 

SB700

SB_PWR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCI2

 

SATA1

 

 

SATA4

 

 

 

CLRTC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA2

 

 

SATA5

ALC1200

 

 

 

USBPW9-12

SATA3

 

 

SATA6

 

 

PCI3

USBPW5-8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BIOS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPDIF_OUT

USB1112

USB910 USB78

CHASSIS

 

 

PANEL

 

CD

FLOPPY

USB56

 

 

AAFP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30.5cm (12.0in)

Refer to 1.10 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.

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1.5.2Placement direction

When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below.

1.5.3Screw 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

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®

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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1.6Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with an AM2+/AM2 socket designed for the AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors or for Socket AM2 Athlon Series / Sempron processors.

The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. Make sure you use a CPU is designed for the AM2 socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the

CPU!

1.6.1Installing the CPU

To install a CPU.

1.Locate the 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.

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3.Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle.

4.Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.

Small triangle

Gold triangle

The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU!

5.When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate 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

GND

CPU FAN PWR

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWM

M3A-H/HDMI

M3A-H/HDMI CPU fan connector

Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

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1.6.2Installing the heatsink and fan

The AMD® Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

Make sure that you use only qualified heatsink and fan assembly.

Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan.

1.Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base.

• The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase.

You do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components.

If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.

CPU Fan

CPU Heatsink

Retention Module 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.

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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 perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base; otherwise, you cannot snap the retention bracket in place.

4.Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base.

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1.7System memory

1.7.1Overview

The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory

Modules (DIMM) sockets.

A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket.

The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets:

M3A-H/HDMI

M3A-H/HDMI 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets

Channel

Sockets

Channel A

DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2

Channel B

DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2

1.7.2Memory configurations

You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.

Recommended memory configurations

Mode

 

Sockets

 

DIMM_A1

DIMM_A2

DIMM_B1

DIMM_B2

 

Single-Channel

Populated

Populated

 

Dual-channel (1)

Populated

Populated

Dual-channel (2)

Populated

Populated

Populated

Populated

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Always use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for dual channel mode. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest Qualified

Vendors list.

Important notice on installing Windows® XP 32-bit version

If you install Windows® XP 32-bit version Operating System (OS), the limitation of this OS version is that it may reserve a certain amount of memory space for system devices. We recommend that you install less than 3 GB system memory if you would like to work under Windows® XP 32-bit version OS. The excess memory installation will not cause any usage problem, but it will not give users the benefit of manipulating this excess memory space.

Visit the ASUS FAQ site for further explanation:

http://support.asus.com/faq/faq. aspx?SLanguage=en-us

Under General Search, make the

selections as shown, then click Search. Click the article titled “4GB memory installed but less memory size detected.

You also may check the URLs below for third party comments on this issue: http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/4GB_Rev1.pdf http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/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 capability

 

 

 

 

Chip

SS/

 

DIMM socket

 

Size

Vendor

Chip No.

CL

Part No.

support (Optional)

Brand

DS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A*

B*

C*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

512MB

KINGSTON

E5108AJBG-1J-E

N/A

ELPIDA

SS

KVR1066D2N7/512

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1GB

KINGSTON

E5108AJBG-1J-E

N/A

ELPIDA

SS

KVR1066D2N7/1G

 

 

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M3A-H/HDMI Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)

DDR2-800 MHz capability

 

 

 

 

Chip

SS/

 

DIMM socket

 

Size

Vendor

Chip No.

CL

Part No.

support (Optional)

Brand

DS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A*

B*

C*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

512MB

KINGSTON

K4T51083QC

5

SEC

SS

KVR800D2N5/512

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1GB

KINGSTON

Heat-Sink Package

4-4-4-12 N/A

SS

KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1GB

KINGSTON

V59C1512804QBF25

N/A

N/A

DS

KVR800D2N5/1G

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1GB

KINGSTON

Heat-Sink Package

N/A

N/A

SS

KHX6400D2ULK2/1G

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2GB

Qimonda

HYB18T1G800C2F-25F

5

QIMONDA

DS

HYS64T256020EU-25F-C2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

512MB

Hynix

HY5PS12821CFP-S5

5-5-5

Hynix

SS

HYMP564U64CP8-S5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1GB

Hynix

HY5PS12821CFP-S5

5-5-5

Hynix

DS

HYMP512U64CP8-S5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

512MB

MICRON

D9GKX

N/A

N/A

SS

MT8HTF6464AY-80ED4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1GB

MICRON

D9GKX

N/A

N/A

DS

MT16HTF12864AY-80ED4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1GB

CORSAIR

Heat-Sink Package

4

N/A

DS

CM2X1024-6400C4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1GB

ELPIDA

E1108AB-8E-E(ECC)

5

ELPIDA

SS

EBE10EE8ABFA-8E-E

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2GB

ELPIDA

E1108AB-8E-E(ECC)

5

ELPIDA

DS

EBE21EE8ABFA-8E-E

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1GB

Crucial

Heat-Sink Package

4

N/A

DS

BL12864AA804.16FD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1GB

Crucial

Heat-Sink Package

4

N/A

DS

BL12864AL804.16FD3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1GB

Crucial

Heat-Sink Package

4

N/A

DS

BL12864AA804.16FD3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

512MB

Apacer

AM4B5708JQJS8E

N/A

APACER

SS

78.91G9I.9K5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1GB

Apacer

AM4B5808CQJS8E

N/A

APACER

SS

78.01GA0.9K5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2GB

Apacer

AM4B5808CQJS8E

5

APACER

DS

78.A1GA0.9K4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

512MB

A-DATA

AD29608A8A-25EG

N/A

N/A

SS

M2OAD6G3H3160G1E53

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1GB

A-DATA

AD26908A8A-25EG

N/A

N/A

DS

M2OAD6G3I4170I1E58

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

512MB

KINGMAX

KKA8FEIBF-HJK-25A

N/A

KINGMAX

SS

KLDC28F-A8KI5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1GB

KINGMAX

KKA8FEIBF-HJK-25A

N/A

KINGMAX

DS

KLDD48F-ABKI5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

512MB

Super Talent

Heat-Sink Package

N/A

N/A

SS

T800UA12C4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

512MB

NANYA

NT5TU64M8BE-25C

5

NANYA

SS

NT512T64U880BY-25C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1GB

NANYA

NT5TU64M8BE-25C

5

NANYA

DS

NT1GT64U8HB0BY-25C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1GB

NANYA

NT5TU64M8CE-25D

N/A

NANYA

DS

NT1GT64U8HCOBY-25D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2GB

NANYA

NT5TU128M8CE-AC

5

NANYA

DS

NT2GT64U8HC0BY-AC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

512MB

PSC

A3R12E3HEF641B9A05

5

PSC

SS

AL6E8E63B8E1K

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1GB

PSC

A3R12E3HEF641B9A05

5

PSC

DS

AL7E8E63B-8E1K

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

256MB

TwinMOS

E2508AB-GE-E

5

ELPIDA

SS

8G-24IK2-EBT

 

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DDR2-667 MHz capability

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIMM socket support

Size

Vendor

Chip No.

CL

Chip

SS/

Part No.

(Optional)

 

Brand

DS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A*

B*

C*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

256MB

KINGSTON

HYB18T256800AF3S

5

N/A

SS

KVR667D2N5/256

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

256MB

KINGSTON

6SBI2D9DCG

5

MICRON

SS

KVR667D2N5/256

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1GB

KINGSTON

E5108AGBG-6E-E

N/A

KINGSTON

DS

KVR667D2N5/1G

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2GB

KINGSTON

E1108AB-6E-E

N/A

ELPIDA

DS

KVR667D2N5/2G

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2GB

Qimonda

HYB18T1GB00C2F-3S

5

QIMONDA

DS

HYS64T256020EU-3S-C2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

512MB

SAMSUNG

K4T51163QE-ZCE6

5

SAMSUNG

DS

M378T3354EZ3-CE6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

256MB

SAMSUNG

K4T51083QE

5

SAMSUNG

SS

M378T6553EZS-CE6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1GB

SAMSUNG

K4T51083QE

5

SAMSUNG

DS

M378T2953EZ3-CE6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

256MB

Hynix

HY5PS121621CFP-Y5

5

Hynix

SS

HYMP532U64CP6-Y5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1GB

Hynix

HY5PS12821CFP-Y5

5

Hynix

DS

HYMP512U64CP8-Y5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

256MB

CORSAIR

MIII00605

N/A

N/A

SS

VS256MB667D2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

512MB

CORSAIR

64M8CFEG

N/A

N/A

SS

VS512MB667D2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1GB

CORSAIR

64M8CFEG

N/A

N/A

DS

VS1GB667D2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

512MB

A-DATA

AD29608A8A-3EG

5

A-DATA

SS

M2OAD5G3H3166I1C52

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1GB

A-DATA

AD29608A8A-3EG

5

A-DATA

DS

M2OAD5G3I4176I1C52

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2GB

A-DATA

NT5TU128M8BJ-3C

N/A

N/A

DS

M2ONY5H3J4170I1C5Z

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

512MB

crucial

Heat-Sink Package

3

N/A

SS

BL6464AA663.8FD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1GB

crucial

Heat-Sink Package

3

N/A

DS

BL12864AA663.16FD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1GB

crucial

Heat-Sink Package

3

N/A

DS

BL12864AL664.16FD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1GB

Apacer

AM4B5808CQJS7E

N/A

APACER

SS

78.01G9O.9K5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2GB

Apacer

AM4B5808CQJS7E

N/A

APACER

DS

78.A1G9O.9K4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

256MB

Kingmax

N2TU51216AG-3C

5

NANYA

SS

KLCB68F-36KH5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

512MB

Kingmax

KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX

5

KINGMAX

SS

KLCC28F-A8KB5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1GB

Kingmax

KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX

5

KINGMAX

DS

KLCD48F-A8KB5

 

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