ASUS P6-M4A3000E User Manual

P6-M4A3000E

ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)

User’s Manual

E5388

First Edition V1
March 2010

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Table of contents

Notices ......................................................................................................... vi

Safety information

About this guide

System package contents

Chapter 1: System introduction

1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-2

1.2 Front panel

1.3 Rear panel

1.4 Internal components

1.5 QualiedVendorsLists(QVL)

Chapter 2: Starting up

2.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 2-2

2.2 Powering up

2.3 SupportDVDinformation

2.3.1 Running the support DVD ...............................................

2.3.2 Utilities menu ..................................................................

2.3.3 Manual menu ..................................................................

2.3.4 ASUS Contact information ..............................................

2.3.5 Other information ............................................................

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Chapter 3: Motherboard info

3.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 3-2

3.2 Motherboard layout

3.3 Jumpers

3.4 Connectors

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Chapter 4: BIOS setup

4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-2

4.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................

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

4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS ...................................................

4.2 BIOS setup program

4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..........................................................

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4.2.3 Navigation keys ............................................................... 4-8

4.2.2 Menu bar .........................................................................

4.2.4 Menu items .....................................................................

4.2.5 Sub-menu items ..............................................................

4.2.6 Conguration elds .........................................................

4.2.7 Pop-up window ...............................................................

4.2.8 Scroll bar .........................................................................

4.2.9 General help ...................................................................

4.3 Main menu

4.3.1 System Time .................................................................

4.3.2 System Date .................................................................

4.3.3 SATA1~3 ........................................................................

4.3.4 System Information .......................................................

4.4 Advanced menu

4.4.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................

4.4.2 Chipset ..........................................................................

4.4.3 Onboard Devices Conguration ....................................

4.4.4 PCIPnP .........................................................................

4.4.5 USB Conguration ........................................................

4.5 Power menu

4.5.1 Suspend Mode .............................................................. 4-18

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

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

4.5.4 APM Conguration ........................................................

4.5.5 Hardware Monitor .........................................................

4.6 Boot menu

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

4.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration ..........................................

5.6.3 Security .........................................................................

4.7 Tools menu

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

4.7.2 Express Gate ................................................................

4.7.3 AI NET 2

4.8 Exit menu

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Notices

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.

REACH

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and
Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical
substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at
http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

Safety information

Electrical safety

• To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric

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.

• Ensure 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 x it by yourself. Contact a qualied

service technician or your retailer.

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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, ensure that 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 qualied

service technician or your retailer.

DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been
designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the
crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic

equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for

disposal of electronic products.

DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste.
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not
be placed in municipal waste.

About this guide

Audience

This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the
ASUS P6-M4A3000E barebone system. This guide is intended for experienced
users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

1. Chapter 1: System introduction

This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS P6-M4A3000E. The
chapter lists the system features, including introduction on the front and rear
panel, and internal components.

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2. Chapter 2: Starting up

This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities
from the support DVD.

3. Chapter 3: Motherboard info

This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the
system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and
connector locations.

4. Chapter 4: BIOS setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus and describes the BIOS parameters.

Conventions used in this guide

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 aid in completing a task.

Wheretondmoreinformation

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

1. ASUS Websites

The ASUS websites worldwide provide 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

yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not

part of the standard package.

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System package contents

Check your P6-M4A3000E system package for the following items.

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

Item description

1. ASUS P6-M4A3000E barebone system with

• ASUS motherboatd

• Power supply unit

• ASUS chassis

2. Cable

• AC power cable

3. Support DVD

4. Quick Installation Guide

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Chapter 1

This chapter gives a general description
of the ASUS P6-M4A3000E. The
chapter lists the system features
including introduction on the front and
rear panel, and internal components.

System introduction

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for choosing the ASUS P6-M4A3000E!

The ASUS P6-M4A3000E is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile home
entertainment feature.

The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard
that supports the AMD® AM3 socket for Phenom™ II / Phenom™ / Athlon™ 64 /
Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™ FX / Sempron™ processors.

The system supports up to 8 GB of system memory using DDR3-1800(O.C.)/ 1333/

1066 MHz DIMMs. High-resolution graphics via integrated graphics controller

or PCI Express x16 slot, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 8-channel audio feature the
system and take you ahead in the world of power computing.

1.2 Front panel

The front panel includes the optical drive bays, power button, and several I/O ports
are located at the front panel.

Front panel

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1. Power button. Press this button to turn the system on/off.

2. Front panel cover.

3. Optical disk drive cover.

4. Microphone port.

Push to open the front panel cover.

Push to eject the optical disk drive.

This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.

5. Headphone port. This Line out (lime) port connects a headphone with a

stereo mini-plug.

6. USB 2.0 ports.

These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available
for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera,
PDA, and others.

®

7. Multimedia Card / Secure Digital™ / MemoryStick

/ Memory Stick Pro™

card slot

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1.3 Rear panel

The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that
allow convenient connection of devices.

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Do NOT cover the rear vent , and the ambient temperature is limited up to 35
to prevent the system from overheating.

1. Chassis air vent.

2. Power supply unit fan vent.

The vent is for ventilation inside the system chassis.

This vent is for the PSU fan that provides

ventilation inside the power supply unit.

3. Chassis fan vent.

This vent is for the fan that provides ventilation inside the

system chassis.

4. Power connector.

This connector is for the power cable and plug.

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5. LineInport(lightblue).This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or

other audio sources.

6. LineOutport(lime).

This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In

4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel conguration, the function of this port

becomes Front Speaker Out.

7. Microphoneport(pink).

8. SideSpeakerOutport(gray).

This port connects a microphone.

This port connects the side speaker in an

8-channel audio conguration.

9. RearSpeakerOutport(black).

This port connects the rear speakers in a

4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio conguration.

10. Center/Subwooferport(orange).

This port connects the center/subwoofer

speakers.

Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in
2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration.

Audio2,4,6,or8-channelconguration

Port

Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In

Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In

Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer

Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

Gray – – – Side Speaker Out

Headset
2-channel

4-channel 6-channel 8-channel

11. LAN(RJ-45)port. This port allows gigabit connection to a Local Area

Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN
port LED indications.

LANportLEDindications

 Activity/Link SpeedLED

Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection

ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

ACT/LINK

LED

LANport

SPEED

LED

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12. USB 2.0 ports 1 ~ 4. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are

available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

13. VideoGraphicsAdapter(VGA)port.

This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor

or other VGA-compatible devices.

14. HDMI port.

This is a High-Denition Mulltimedia Interface (HDMI) connector,

and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Rau discs, and
other protected content.

15. Expansion slot covers.

Remove these covers when installing expansion

cards.

1.4 Internal components

The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the side
cover and the power supply unit. The installed components are labeled for your
reference.

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1. Front panel cover

2. 5.25-inch optical drive bays

3. Hard disk drive bay

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5. ASUS motherboard

6. Expansion slot metal brackets

7. Metal bracket lock

4. Power supply unit (under the HDD bay)

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• Refer to the bundled Quick Installation Guide for installing additional
system components and get assistance from professionals when you
disassemble or assemble the system.

• Refer to the Chapter 3 in this user guide for motherboard details.

1.5 QualiedVendorsLists(QVL)

DDR3-1066MHz capability

Vendor Part No. Size SS/DS

Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2048MB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • •

Crucial CT25672BA1067.18FF 2048MB DS Micron 9GF22D9KPT(ECC) 7 - • •

Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA-AE-E 512MB SS Elpida J5308BASE-AC-E - - • •

Kingston KVR1066D3N7/1G 1024MB SS Kingston D1288JEKAPGA7U 7 1.5V • •

Micron MT8JTF12864AY-1G1D1 1024MB SS Micron 8ED22D9JNL - - • •

Micron MT16JTF25664AY-1G1D1 2048MB DS Micron 8LD22D9JNL - - • •

Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2048MB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • •

Micron MT18JSF25672AZ-1G1F1 2048MB DS Micron 9GF22D9KPT(ECC) 7 - • •

SAMSUNG M378B2873EH1-CF8 1024MB SS Samsung

Chip

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

Brand

SEC 901 HCF8
K4B1G0846E

- - • •

DIMM socket

support(Optional)

A* B*

DDR3-1333MHz capability

DIMM socket

Vendor Part No. Size

Corsair CM3X1024-1333C9 1024MB SS - - - - • •

Corsair CM3X1024-1333C9DHX 1024MB DS Corsair - - - • •

Crucial CT12872BA1339.9FF 1024MB SS Micron 91F22D9KPT(ECC) 9 - • •

Crucial BL25664BA1336.16SFB1 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 6-6-6-20 1.8V • •

G.SKILL F3-10600CL8D-2GBHK 1024MB SS G.SKILL - - - • •

G.SKILL F3-10666CL9T-6GBNQ 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V~1.6V • •

GEIL GV34GB1333C7DC 2048MB DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.5V • •

Kingmax FLFE85F-B8MF9 2048MB DS Micron 8HD22D9JNM - - • •

Kingston KVR1333D3N9/1G 1024MB SS Hynix H5TQ1G83BFR 9 1.5V • •

Micron MT9JSF 12872AZ-1G4F1 1024MB SS Micron 91F22D9KPT(ECC) 9 - • •

OCZ OCZ3P13332GK 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS - - 7-7-7-20 1.8V • •

SAMSUNG M378B5673DZ1-CH9 2048MB DS Samsung K4B1G0846D-HCH9 - - • •

Transcend TS128MLK64V3U 1024MB SS -

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

SEC 813HCH9
K4B1G0846D

- - • •

support

(Optional)

A* B*

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DDR3-1800MHz(O.C.)capability

Chip

Vendor Part No. Size SS/DS

Corsair CM3X2G1800C8D 2048MB DS - - - - • •

OCZ OCZ3G18002GK 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS - - 9-9-9-27 1.9V • •

OCZ OCZ3P18004GK 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 8-8-8-27 1.9V • •

OCZ QCZ3P18004GK 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 8-8-8-27 1.9V • •

Transcend TX1800KLU-2GK 1024MB SS - - - - • •

Brand

Chip
NO.

Timing Voltage

DIMM socket

support(Optional)

A* B*

SS - Single-sided / DS - Double-sided

DIMM support:

• A*: Supports one module inserted in either slot as Single-channel
memory conguration.

• B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots

as one pair of Dual-channel memory conguration.

Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL.

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Chapter 2

This chapter helps you power up the
system and install drivers and utilities
from the support DVD.

Starting up

2.1 Installing an operating system

The barebone system supports Windows® XP/Vista/7 operating systems (OS).
Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can

maximize the features of your hardware.

Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures
presented in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS
documentation for more information.

• Windows XP OS setup cannot recognize Serial ATA hard drives in a RAID

set without the necessary drivers. Use a RAID driver disk when installing
Windows XP OS to a Serial ATA hard drive included in a RAID set.

• From the Windows XP setup screen, press F6 when prompted then follow
succeeding screen instructions to install the SATA drivers.

2.2 Powering up

Press the system power button ( ) to enter the OS.

Press to turn ON the system

2.3 SupportDVDinformation

The support DVD that came with the system contains useful software and several
utility drivers that enhance the system features.

•

Screen display and driver options may not be the same for different
operating system versions.

•

The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without
notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.

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2.3.1 RunningthesupportDVD

To begin using the support DVD, place the DVD in your optical drive. The DVD
automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

Click an icon to
display support

DVD/motherboard

information

Click an item to install

If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support

DVD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the

ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD.

ASUS InstAll

Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard.

PC-cillin 2010

Installs the PC-cillin 2010 to protect your system from the latest threats.

AMD Cool ‘n’ Quite Driver

Installs the AMD® Cool ‘n’ Quite driver.

VIAAudioDriver

Installs the VIA® audio driver and application.

AMD Chipset Driver

Installs the AMD® chipset driver.

ASUS EPU-4 Engine

Installs the ASUS EPU-4 Engine.

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AMDGraphicsDriver

Installs the AMD® Graphics driver.

Realtek10/100/1000PCI-ELANDriver

Installs the Realtek® 10/100/1000 PCI-E LAN driver.

AMD HDMI Driver Program

Installs the AMD® HDMI driver.

ASUSExpressGateInstaller

Installs the ASUS Express Gate.

2.3.2 Utilities menu

The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard
supports.

ASUS InstAll

Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard.

ASUS Update

Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website.

Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection
so you can connect to the ASUS website.

Adobe Reader 9

Installs the Adobe® Reader that allows you to open, view, and print documents in
Portable Document Format (PDF).

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Microsoft DirectX 9.0c

Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a
multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. DirectX®
improves the multimedia features of you computer so you can enjoy watching
TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. Visit the
Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates.

ASUS AI Manager

Installs the ASUS AI Manager.

2.3.3 Manual menu

The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to
open the folder of the user manual.

The user manual les are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the

Adobe® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual le.

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2.3.4 ASUS Contact information

Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also nd

this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.

2.3.5 Other information

The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the
motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the

specied information.

Motherboard Info

Displays the general specications of the motherboard.

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BrowsethisDVD

Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format.

Filelist

Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text
format.

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Chapter 3

This chapter gives information about
he motherboard that comes with the
system. This chapter includes the
motherboard layout, jumper settings,
and connector locations.

Motherboard info

3.1 Introduction

M4A76T10L DP

PCIEX16

PCIEX1_1

F_PANEL

DEBUGPORT

FP_AUDIO

USB56

CARD_READER

CPU_FAN

CHA_FAN

SPDIF_OUT

ATX12V

EATXPWR

AMD

®

RS785G

Super

I/O

AUDIO

RTL

8112L

VIA

VT1708S

8Mb

BIOS

CLRTC

USBPW1-4

USBPW56

33.5cm(13.2in)

17.5cm(6.9in)

AMD

®

SB710

DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

VGA_HDMI

LAN1_USB12

USB34

SATA1 SATA2 SATA3

Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

BUZZER

ICS

9LPRS485

SOCKET AM3

The P6-M4A3000E barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. This
chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades

or system reconguration.

3.2 Motherboard layout

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M4A76T10L DP

M4A76T10L DP Clear RTC RAM

1 2

2 3

Normal

(Default)

Clear RTC

CLRTC

3.3 Jumpers

1. ClearRTCRAM(3-pinCLRTC)

This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in
CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup
parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button
cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup
information such as system passwords.

To erase the RTC RAM:

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap
on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.

3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

4. Hold down the

<Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup

to re-enter data.

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper
default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

• If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the
jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS,
reinstall the battery.

• You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to
overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU
Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down and reboot the system, then
the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values.

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2. USBdevicewake-up(3-pinUSBPW1-4,USBPW56)

M4A76T10L DP

M4A76T10L DP USB Device Wake-up

USBPW56

21

2 3

+5V

+5VSB

(Default)

21

2 3

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

USBPW1-4

M4A76T10L DP

GND

RSATA_RXP1

RSATA_RXN1

GND

RSATA_TXP1

RSATA_TXN1

GND

SATA1

GND

RSATA_RXP2

RSATA_RXN2

GND

RSATA_TXP2

RSATA_TXN2

GND

SATA2

GND

RSATA_RXP3

RSATA_RXN3

GND

RSATA_TXP3

RSATA_TXN3

GND

SATA3

M4A76T10L DP SATA connectors

Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode
(CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using
the connected USB devices. Set these jumpers to +5VSB to wake up the
compurer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow
refresh, power supply in reduced power mode).

3.4 Connectors

1. SerialATAconnectors(7-pinSATA1,SATA2,SATA3)

These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA
3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward

compatible with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specication. The data transfer rate of the

Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (Ultra
DMA133).

Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA.

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2. CPUandchassisfanconnectors(4-pinCPU_FAN,4-pinCHA_FAN)

M4A76T10L DP

M4A76T10L DP fan connectors

CHA_FAN

GND
CPU FAN PWR
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWM

CPU_FAN

CPU FAN PWM

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWR

GND

M4A76T10L DP

SPDIF_OUT

+5V

SPDIFOUT

GND

M4A76T10L DP Digital audio connector

Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring
that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.

DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air
ow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are

not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors!

Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature.

3. DigitalAudioconnector(4-1pinSPDIF_OUT)

This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output.
Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other
end to the S/PDIF module.

The S/PDIF out module is purchased separately.

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4. ATXpowerconnectors(24-pinEATXPWR,4-pinATX12V)

M4A76T10L DP

M4A76T10L DP ATX power connectors

EATXPWR

PIN 1

+3 Volts

+3 Volts

GND

+5 Volts

GND

+5 Volts

GND

Power OK

+5V Staudby

+12 Volts

+12 Volts

+3 Volts

+3 Volts

-12 Volts

GND

PSPN#

GND

GND

GND

-5 Volts

+5 Volts

+5 Volts

+5 Volts

GND

ATX12V

PIN 1

+12V DC
+12V DC

GND
GND

These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs

are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper
orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t.

•

For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply

unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version)

and provides a minimum power of 200W~250W.

• DO NOT

• Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when

• The ATX 12 V Specication 2.0-compliant (200W~250W) PSU has been

forget to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug; otherwise, the

system will not boot.

conguring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system
may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.

tested to support the motherboard power requirements.

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5. Systempanelconnector(10-1pinF_PANEL)

M4A76T10L DP

M4A76T10L DP System panel connector

PIN 1

PWR BTN

PLED+

PLED-

PWR

GND

IDE_LED+

IDE_LED-

Ground

Reset

F_PANEL

PWRLED

HD_LED RESET

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

•

SystempowerLED(2-pinPLED)

This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis
power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when
you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

•

HarddiskdriveactivityLED(2-pinHDLED)

This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity

LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or ashes when data is

read from or written to the HDD.

• Power/Soft-offbutton(2-pinPWRBTN)

This 2-pin connector is for the system power button.

•

Resetbutton(2-pinRESET)

This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system
reboot without turning off the system power.

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3-8 Chapter 3: Motherboard info

Chapter 4

This chapter tells how to change
system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus and describes the BIOS
parameters.

BIOS setup

4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic
Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.

1. ASUS Update:

2. ASUS EZ Flash 2:

3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

support DVD or a USB ash drive when the BIOS le fails or gets corrupted.

Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash drive in case

you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS
using the ASUS Update utility.

Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.

Updates the BIOS using a USB ash drive.

: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard

4.1.1 ASUS Update utility

The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the
motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you
to:

• Save the current BIOS le

• Download the latest BIOS le from the Internet

• Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS le

• Update the BIOS directly from the Internet

• View the BIOS version information

This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard
package.

ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an

Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Installing ASUS Update

To install ASUS Update:

1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive.

2. From the

VX.XX.XX.

3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.

Main menu, click the Utilities tab, and then click ASUS Update

Updating the BIOS through the Internet

Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.

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To update the BIOS through the Internet

1. From the Windows® desktop,

click Start > Programs > ASUS
> ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
The ASUS Update main window
appears.

3. Select the ASUS FTP site
nearest you to avoid network

trafc, or click Auto Select. Click
Next.

2. Select Update BIOS from the
Internet from the drop-down

menu, and then click Next.

4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS
version that you wish to download.
Click Next.

5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process.

The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet.
Always update the utility to avail all its features.

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UpdatingtheBIOSthroughaBIOSle

To update the BIOS through a BIOS le

1. Fom the Windows® desktop, click

Start > Programs > ASUS >
ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.

The ASUS Update main window
appears.

2. Select Update BIOS

from the dropdown menu, then
click Next.

fromale

3. Locate the BIOS le from the

Open window, then click Open.

4. Follow the onscreen instructions
to complete the update process.

Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and
stability. Select the LoadSetupDefaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to
section 4.8 Exit Menu for details.

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4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2

The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an
OS-based utility.

Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS le from the ASUS

website at www.asus.com.

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:

1. Insert the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS le to the USB port,

then launch EZ Flash 2 in any of these two ways:

• Press <Alt> + <F2>

• Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the

2 and press <Enter> to enable it.

Press

<Tab> to switch between drives until the correct BIOS le is

found.

ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44

FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005

Current ROM

BOARD:M4A3000E
VER: 0305 (H:00 B:01)
DATE: 01/21/2010

PATH: A:\

A:

during POST.

Tools menu to select EZ Flash

Update ROM

BOARD: Unknown
VER: Unknown
DATE: Unknown

Note

[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info

[Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [ESC] Exit

2. When the correct BIOS le is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update

process and automatically reboots the system when done.

• This function supports USB ash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single

partition only.

• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent
system boot failure!

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4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore

the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can
restore a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support DVD or a removable
device that contains the updated BIOS le.

• Before using this utility, rename the BIOS le in the removable device into

M4A3000E.ROM.

• The BIOS le in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download
the latest BIOS le from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.

• The removable devices that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with

motherboard models. For motherboards without the oppy connector,
prepare a USB ash disk before using this utility.

Recovering the BIOS

To recover the BIOS:

1. Turn on the system.

2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the

BIOS le to the USB port or to the oppy disk drive, if supported.

3. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS le. When found,
the utility reads the BIOS le and starts ashing the corrupted BIOS le.

4. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn
on again.

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can
cause system boot failure!

Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and
stability. Select the LoadSetupDefaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to
section 4.8 Exit menu for details.

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4.2 BIOS setup program

Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The

BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using
the BIOS Setup program.

Entering BIOS Setup at startup

To enter BIOS Setup at startup:

• Press <Delete> during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press
<Delete>, POST continues with its routines.

Entering BIOS Setup after POST

To enter BIOS Setup after POST:

• Press

• Press the reset button on the system chassis.

• Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. Do this option only

<Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> simultaneously.

if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the rst two options.

Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to
force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or
system. We recommend that you always shut down the system properly from
the operating system.

• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply to most conditions
to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after
changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system
compatibility and stability. Select the LoadSetupDefaults item under the
Exit menu. See section 4.8 Exit Menu.

• The BIOS setup screens in this chapter are for reference only. They may
not exactly match what you see on your screen.

• Visit the ASUS website at
for this motherboard.

www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS le

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4.2.1 BIOS menu screen

Menu items

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

Main Settings

System Time [19:34:30]

System Date [Mon 02/08/2010]

SATA1 :[Not Detected]
SATA2 :[Not Detected]
SATA3 :[Not Detected]

System Information

Submenu items

Menu bar

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Congurationelds

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Generalhelp

Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to

select a eld.

Use [+] or [-] to

congure system

Time.

Select Screen

Select Item

Change Field

+-

Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Navigation keys

4.2.2 Menu bar

The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:

Main For changing the basic system conguration

Advanced For changing the advanced system settings

Power For changing the advanced power management (APM)

conguration

Boot For changing the system boot conguration

Tools For conguring options for special functions

Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default

settings

To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard
until the desired item is highlighted.

4.2.3 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.

Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another.

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4.2.4 Menu items

Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub-screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

The highlighted item on the menu bar displays

the specic items for that menu. For example,

selecting Main shows the Main menu items.

The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot,
Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their
respective menu items.

Main menu items

4.2.5 Sub-menu items

A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a
sub-menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press <Enter>.

4.2.6 Congurationelds

These elds show the values for the menu items. If an item is user- congurable,
you can change the value of the eld opposite the item. You cannot select an item
that is not user-congurable.

A congurable eld is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To
change the value of a eld, select it then press <Enter> to display a list of options.

Refer to 4.2.7 Pop-up window.

4.2.7 Pop-up window

Select a menu item then press
<Enter> to display a pop-up

window with the conguration

options for that item.

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

Suspend Mode [Auto]

ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]
ACOU AOUC suport [Enabled]

APM Conguration

Hardware Monitor

4.2.8 Scroll bar

A scroll bar appears on the right
side of a menu screen when

there are items that do not t on

the screen. Press the
Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page Down> keys to display the other items
on the screen.

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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Options

S1 (POS) only
S3 only

Auto

Pop-up window

Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to

select a eld.

Use [+] or [-] to

congure system

Time.

Select Screen

←→

Select Item

↑↓

Change Field

+-

Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

4.2.9 Generalhelp

At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected
item.

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4.3 Main menu

When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving
you an overview of the basic system information.

Refer to section 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen
items and how to navigate through them.

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

Main Settings

System Time [19:34:30]

System Date [Mon 02/08/2010]

SATA1 :[Not Detected]
SATA2 :[Not Detected]
SATA3 :[Not Detected]

System Information

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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]

Allows you to set the system time.

4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

Allows you to set the system date.

Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to

select a eld.

Use [+] or [-] to

congure system

Time.

Select Screen

Select Item

Change Field

+-

Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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4.3.3 SATA1~3

While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA
devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Select a device item
then press <Enter> to display the SATA device information.

Main

SATA 1

Device : Not Detected

LBA/Large Mode [Auto]

Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]
DMA Mode [Auto]
SMART Monitoring [Auto]
32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]

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Disabled: Disables LBA
Mode.
Auto: Enables LBA
Mode if the device
supports it and the
device is not already
formatted with LBA
Mode disabled.

Select Screen

Select Item

Change Field

+-

Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device,

Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and
SMART monitoring). These values are not user-congurable. These items show

Not Detected if no SATA device is installed in the system.

LBA/LargeMode[Auto]

Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting this item to [Auto] enables the LBA
mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously

formatted with LBA mode disabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

Block(Multi-SectorTransfer)M[Auto]

Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When this item is set to [Auto],
the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the
device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When this item is set to [Disabled],

the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Conguration
options: [Disabled] [Auto]

PIO Mode [Auto]

Selects the PIO mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]

DMA Mode [Auto]

Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto]

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SMART Monitoring [Auto]

Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.

Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]

Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4.3.4 System Information

This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS

automatically detects the items in this menu.

Main

Bios Information

Version : 0305
Build Date : 01/21/10

Processor

Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor
Speed : 3000MHz

System Memory

Installed Size : 1024MB

Usable Size : 768MB

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

BIOS Information

Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.

Processor

Displays the auto-detected CPU specication.

System Memory

Displays the auto-detected system memory.

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4.4 Advanced menu

Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub-screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other
system devices.

Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect

eld values can cause the system to malfunction.

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

Advanced Settings

CPU Conguration

Chipset

Onboard Devices Conguration

PCIPnP

USB Conguration

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Congure CPU.

Select Screen

Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

4.4.1 CPUConguration

The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS
automatically detects.

Advanced

CPU Conguration

Module Version: 13.60
AGESA Version: 3.5.4.0

AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor
Revision: C2
Cache L1 : 512 KB
Cache L2 : 2048KB
Cache L3 : 6MB
Speed : 3000MHz, MB Clk: 2000MHz
HT Frequency : 2000MHz
Able to Change Freq. : Yes
uCode Patch Level : 0x1000086

GART Error Reporting [Disabled]

Microcode Updation [Enabled]
Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled]
Cool‘n’Quiet [Enabled]

C1E Conguration [Disabled]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

This option should
remain disabled for
the normal operation.
The driver developer
may enable it for
testing purpose.

←→ Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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GARTErrorReporting[Disabled]

This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. The driver developer

may enable it for testing purpose. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Microcode Updation [Enabled]

Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Conguration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]

SecureVirtualMachineMode[Disabled]

Enables or disables Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM). Conguration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]

Cool ‘n’ Quiet [Enabled]

Enables or disables the AMD® Cool ‘n’ Quiet technology. Conguration options:

[Enabled] [Disabled]

C1EConguration[Disabled]

Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving

function in system halt state. When this item is enabled, the CPU core frequency

and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state to decrease power

consumption. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4.4.2 Chipset

The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an
item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

Advanced

Chipset Conguration

Internal Graphics

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Internal Graphics

Conguration.

InternalGraphics

Advanced

Internal Graphics

Primary Video Controller [GFX0-GPP-IGFX]

UMA Frame Buffer Size [Auto]

Surround View [Auto]

Frame Buffer Location [Above 4G]
AMD 760 HDMI Audio [Enabled]

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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

GFX0-GPP-IGFX:PCIEx16
VGA Card First
GPP-GFX0-IGFX:PCIEx1
VGA Card First
IGFX-GFX0-GPP:
Integrated VGA First

InternalGraphics

PrimaryVideoController[GFX0-GPP-IGFX]

Selects the primary display adapter. Conguration options: [GFX0-GPP-IGFX]
[GPP-GFX0-IGFX] [IGFX-GFX0-GPP]

GFX0: primary video controller on a PCIe x16 slot
GPP: primary video controller on a PCIe x1 slot
IGFX: onboard display output port

UMA Frame Buffer Size [Auto]

Selects the UMA frame buffer size. Conguration options: [Auto] [32MB]
[64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] [1GB]

• The [512MB] option only appears when you install 1GB system memory or

more.

[1GB] option only appears when you install 2GB system memory or

• The
more.

SurroundView[Auto]

Disables or enables the Surround View function. Conguration options: [Auto]
[Disabled] [Enabled]

This item becomes user-congurable when you install an ATI graphics card into

the PCIe x16 slot.

FrameBufferLocation[Above4G]

Conguration options: [Below 4G] [Above 4G]

AMD 760 HDMI Audio [Enabled]

Disables or enables the AMD 760 HDMI audio. Conguration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]

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4.4.3 OnboardDevicesConguration

Advanced

Onboard Devices Conguration

HDAudio Controller [Enabled]
OnBoard LAN Controller [Enabled]
OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]

HDAudio Controller [Enabled]

Enables or disables the high denition audio controller. Conguration options:
[Enabled] [Disabled

OnBoardLANController[Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Conguration options:
[Enabled] [Disabled]

OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in the onboard LAN controller.
This item appears only when the Onboard LAN Controller item is set to

Enabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Disabled
Enabled

Options

4.4.4 PCIPnP

The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP
devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either

PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA

devices.

Advanced

Advanced PCI/PnP Settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
may cause system to malfunction.

Plug And Play O/S [No]

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NO: lets the BIOS

congure all the

devices in the system.
YES: lets the
operating system
congure Plug and
Play (PnP) devices not
required for boot if
your system has a Plug
and Play operating
system.

Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect

eld values can cause the system to malfunction.

Plug and Play O/S [No]

When set to [No], BIOS congures all the devices in the system. When set to
[Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system
congures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Conguration options:
[No] [Yes]

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4.4.5 USBConguration

The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an

item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.

Advanced

USB Conguration

Module Version - 2.24.5-13.4

USB Devices Enabled:

1 keyboard, 1 Hub

USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]
Legacy USB Support [Auto]
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]

USB Mass Storage Device Conguration

The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected
values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None.

USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable USB 2.0 controller.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

LegacyUSBSupport[Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable support for Legacy USB storage devices, including

USB ash drives and USB hard drives. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to

detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller
legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is

disabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

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Disabled
Enabled

Options

USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]

Allows you to congure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480Mbps) or Full
Speed (12Mbps). Conguration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed]

The following items may only appear when a USB storage device is plugged.

USBMassStorageDeviceConguration

USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec]

Allows you to set the maximum time that the BIOS waits for the USB storage

device to initialize. Conguration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec]

Emulation Type [Auto]

Allows you to select the emulation type. Conguration options: [Auto] [Floppy]
[Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM]

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4.5 Power menu

The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced

Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management
(APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.

Power Settings

Suspend Mode [Auto]

ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled]
ACPI APIC support [Enabled]

APM Conguration
HW Monitor Conguration

Select the ACPI state
used for System
Suspend.

4.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]

Allows you to select the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) state
to be used for system suspend. Conguration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only]
[Auto]

[S1(POS)Only] - Enables the system to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Suspend)
sleep state. In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended
and stays in a low power mode. The system can be resumed at
any time.
[S3 Only] - Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep
state (default). In S3 sleep state, the system appears to be off
and consumes less power than in the S1 state. When signaled by a
wake-up device or event, the system resumes to its working state
exactly where it was left off.

[Auto] - Detected by OS.

4.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled]

Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Conguration as per ACPI 2.0
specications. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface
(ACPI) support in the Application-Specic Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set

to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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4.5.4 APMConguration

Power

APM Conguration

Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]

Power On From S5 By PME# [Disabled]
Power On From S5 By RTC Alarm [Disabled]

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Options

Power Off
Power On
Last State

RestoreonACPowerLoss[PowerOff]

When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss.
When set to [Power On], the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to
[Last State], the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state
was before the AC power loss. Conguration options: [Power Off] [Power On]
[Last State]

Power on From S5 By PME# [Disabled]

Enables or disables PME wake from sleep states.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Power on From S5 By RTC Alarm [Disabled]

Enables or disables RTC to generate a wake event.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4.5.5 Hardware Monitor

Power

Hardware Monitor

CPU Temperature [43ºC/109ºF]

MB Temperature [31ºC/87.5ºF]

CPU Fan Speed [3515RPM]
Chassis Fan Speed [N/A]

VCORE Voltage [ 1.360V]

3.3V Voltage [ 3.320V]
5V Voltage [ 5.053V]
12V Voltage [12.251V]

Smart Q-Fan Function [Enabled]

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CPU Temperature

CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]
MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU / MB
temperature. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperature.

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CPUFanSpeed(RPM)[xxxxRPM]or[N/A]or[Ignored]
ChassisFanSpeed(RPM)[xxxxRPM]or[N/A]or[Ignored]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU/
chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the

motherboard, the eld shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the

detected speed.

VCOREVoltage,3.3VVoltage,5VVoltage,12VVoltage

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through
the onboard voltage regulators.

Smart Q-Fan Function [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the

fan speeds for more efcient system operation. Conguration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]

4.6 Boot menu

The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item
then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

Boot Settings

Boot Device Priority

Boot Settings Conguration

Security

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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Species the Boot

Device Priority
sequence.

A virtual oppy disk

drive (Floppy Drive B:
) may appear when you
set the CD-ROM drive

as the rst boot

device.

←→ Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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4.6.1 Boot Device Priority

Boot

Boot Device Priority

1st Boot Device [Hard Drive]

2nd Boot Device [ATAPI CD-ROM]
3rd Boot Device [Removable Dev.]

1st ~ xxth Boot Device [Removable]

These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices.

The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of
devices installed in the system.

Conguration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled]

• To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS

Logo appears.

• To access Windows

• Press <F5> when ASUS Logo appears

• Press <F8> after POST.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Species the boot

sequence from the
available devices.

®

OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following:

4.6.2 BootSettingsConguration

Boot

Boot Settings Conguration

Quick Boot [Enabled]

Full Screen Logo [Enabled]
AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]
Bootup Num-Lock [On]
Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]

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Allows BIOS to skip
certain tests while
booting. This will
decrease the time
needed to boot the
system.

Quick Boot [Enabled]

Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while

booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled],
BIOS performs all the POST items. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

FullScreenLogo[Enabled]

This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature.

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Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]

Sets the display mode for option ROM. Conguration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep
Current]

BootupNum-Lock[On]

Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.

Conguration options: [Off] [On]

Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]

When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error

occurs. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Hit‘DEL’MessageDisplay[Enabled]

When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup”

during POST. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

5.6.3 Security

The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select

an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.

Boot

Security Settings

Supervisor Password : Not Installed
User Password : Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password

Change User Passward

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<Enter> to change
password.
<Enter> again to
disable password.

Change Supervisor Password

Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor
Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set

a password, this item shows Installed.

To set a Supervisor Password:

1. Select the Change Supervisor Password

2. In the password box, key in a password containing up to six letters or

numbers, or both, then press <Enter>.

3. Conrm the password when prompted.

The message Password Installed appears after you successfully set your
password.

To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps in setting a supervisor
password.

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item and press <Enter>.

To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then
press <Enter> twice. The message Password uninstalled appears.

If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real
Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 3.3 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.

Boot

Security Settings

Supervisor Password : Installed
User Password : Installed

Change Supervisor Password

User Access Level [Full Access]
Change User Password
Clear User Password
Password Check [Setup]

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<Enter> to change
password.
<Enter> again to
disabled password.

UserAccessLevel[FullAccess]

This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.

Conguration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access]

[No Access] -

[ViewOnly]-

[Limited]-

[Full Access] -

prevents user access to the Setup utility.

allows access but does not allow change to any eld.

allows changes only to selected elds, such as Date and Time.

allows viewing and changing all the elds in the Setup utility.

Change User Password

Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on
top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this
item shows Installed.

To set a User Password:

1. Select the Change User Password

2. In the password box, key in a password containing up to six letters or

numbers, or both, then press <Enter>.

3. Conrm the password when prompted.

The message Password Installed appears after you set your password
successfully.

To change the user password, follow the same steps in setting a user password.

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item and press <Enter>.

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 booting the system. Conguration options: [Setup] [Always]

4.7 Tools menu

The Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select

an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu.

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

ASUS EZ Flash 2

Express Gate [Auto]
Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds]
Reset User Data [No]

AI NET 2

4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2

Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Ok>, a conrmation
message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then
press <Ok> to conrm your choice.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Press ENTER to run the
utility to select and
update BIOS.
This utility supports:

1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w)

2.NTFS (read only)

3.CD-DISC (read only)

ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44

FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005

Current ROM

BOARD:M4A3000E
VER: 0305 (H:00 B:01)
DATE: 01/21/2010

PATH: A:\

A:

Note

[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info

[Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [ESC] Exit

Update ROM

BOARD: Unknown
VER: Unknown
DATE: Unknown

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4.7.2 ExpressGate[Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS

Express Gate feature is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick
access to the Internet browser and Skype. Conguration options: [Enabled]
[Disabled] [Auto]

Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds]

Sets countdown duration that the system waits at the Express Gate’s rst

screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Choose [Prompt
User] to stay at the rst screen of Express Gate for user action. Conguration

options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15
seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds]

Reset User Data [No]

Allows you to clear Express Gate’s user data. Conguration options: [No]
[Reset]

When setting this item to [Reset], ensure to save the setting to the BIOS so
that the user data will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate.
User data includes the Express Gate’s settings as well as any personal
information stored by the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing
history, etc.). This is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent
the Express Gate environment from launching properly.

The rst time wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate

environment after clearing its settings.

4.7.3 AI NET 2

CheckRealtekLANcable[Disabled]

Enables or disables checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On

Self-Test (POST). Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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4.8 Exit menu

The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the
BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

Exit Options

Exit & Save Changes

Exit & Discard Changes
Discard Changes

Load Setup Defaults

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Exit system setup
after saving the
changes.

F10 key can be used
for this operation.

←→ Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options
from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.

Exit & Save Changes

Once you are nished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit

menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS 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 conrmation window appears. Select Ok to save
changes and exit.

Exit & Discard Changes

Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to

the Setup program. If you made changes to elds other than System Date, System
Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a conrmation before exiting.

Discard Changes

This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the

previously saved values. After selecting this option, a conrmation appears. Select

Ok to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.

LoadSetupDefaults

This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the

Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a conrmation

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.

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