ASUS V2-M3A3200, V3-M3A3200 Installation Manual
V2/V3-M3A3200
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ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)
Installation Manual
E4185
First Edition V1
September 2008
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Table of contents
Table of contents ........................................................................................ iii
Notices ......................................................................................................... vi
Safety information ..................................................................................... vii
About this guide ....................................................................................... viii
System package contents ........................................................................... x
Chapter 1 System introduction
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Front panel ................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Rear panel ..................................................................................... 1-4
1.4 Internal components .................................................................... 1-8
Chapter 2 Basic installation
2.1 Preparation ................................................................................... 2-2
2.2 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-2
2.3 Removing the side cover and front panel assembly ................ 2-3
2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-4
2.4.1 Overview ......................................................................... 2-4
2.4.2 Installing CPU ................................................................. 2-4
2.4.3 Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly ................ 2-6
2.5 Installing a DIMM .......................................................................... 2-9
2.5.1 Overview ......................................................................... 2-9
2.5.2 Memory congurations .................................................. 2-10
2.5.3 Installing a DDR2 DIMM ............................................... 2-13
2.5.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 2-13
2.6 Expansion slots .......................................................................... 2-14
2.6.1 Installing an expansion card ......................................... 2-14
2.6.2 Conguring an expansion card ..................................... 2-14
2.6.3 PCI slots ........................................................................ 2-17
2.6.4 PCI Express x1 slot ....................................................... 2-17
2.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot ..................................................... 2-17
2.7 Installing an optical drive .......................................................... 2-18
2.8 Installing a hard disk drive ........................................................ 2-19
2.9 Installing the card reader .......................................................... 2-21
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2.10 Installingaoppydiskdrive ..................................................... 2-23
2.11 Re-connecting cables ................................................................ 2-24
2.12 Reinstalling the cover ................................................................ 2-25
Chapter 3 Starting up
3.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 3-2
3.2 Powering up .................................................................................. 3-2
3.3 Support DVD information ............................................................ 3-2
3.3.1 Running the support DVD ............................................... 3-3
3.3.2 Utilities menu .................................................................. 3-4
3.3.3 Manual menu .................................................................. 3-6
3.3.4 Make Disk menu ............................................................. 3-7
3.3.5 ASUS Contact information .............................................. 3-7
3.3.6 Other information ............................................................ 3-8
3.4 Software information ................................................................. 3-10
ASUS PC Probe II ........................................................................ 3-10
Chapter 4 Motherboard introductiomn
4.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 4-2
4.2 Motherboard layout ...................................................................... 4-2
4.3 Jumpers ........................................................................................ 4-3
4.3 Connectors ................................................................................... 4-4
Chapter 5 BIOS setup
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 5-2
5.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 5-2
5.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy disk ....................................... 5-5
5.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ................................................... 5-6
5.1.4 AFUDOS utility ................................................................ 5-7
5.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 5-9
5.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................. 5-10
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen .........................................................5-11
5.2.2 Menu bar ........................................................................5-11
5.2.3 Navigation keys ..............................................................5-11
5.2.4 Menu items ................................................................... 5-12
5.2.5 Sub-menu items ............................................................ 5-12
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5.2.6 Conguration elds ....................................................... 5-12
5.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................. 5-12
5.2.8 Scroll bar ....................................................................... 5-12
5.2.9 General help ................................................................. 5-12
5.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 5-13
5.3.1 System Time ................................................................. 5-13
5.3.2 System Date ................................................................. 5-13
5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ......................................................... 5-13
5.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave ............................................. 5-14
5.3.5 SATA 1-6 and E-SATA ................................................... 5-15
5.3.6 SATA Conguration ....................................................... 5-16
5.3.7 System Information ....................................................... 5-17
5.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 5-18
5.4.1 JumperFree Conguration ............................................ 5-18
5.4.2 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 5-21
5.4.3 Chipset .......................................................................... 5-22
5.4.4 Onboard Devices Conguration .................................... 5-26
5.4.5 PCIPnP ......................................................................... 5-27
5.4.6 USB Conguration ........................................................ 5-28
5.5 Power menu ................................................................................ 5-29
5.5.1 Suspend Mode .............................................................. 5-29
5.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support .......................................................... 5-29
5.5.3 ACPI APIC Support ....................................................... 5-29
5.5.4 APM Conguration ........................................................ 5-30
5.5.5 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 5-31
5.6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 5-32
5.6.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 5-33
5.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration .......................................... 5-33
5.6.3 Security ......................................................................... 5-35
5.7 Tools menu ................................................................................. 5-37
5.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 .......................................................... 5-37
5.7.2 Express Gate ................................................................ 5-38
5.7.3 AI Net 2 ......................................................................... 5-38
5.8 Exit menu .................................................................................... 5-39
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
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This device may not cause harmful interference, and
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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:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the
graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes
or modications 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
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To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet before relocating the system.
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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.
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If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied
service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
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Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all the documentation
that came with the package.
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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.
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To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
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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.
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If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied
service technician or your retailer.
Lithium-Ion Battery Warning
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie.
Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem
ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des
Herstellers.
LASER PRODUCT WARNING
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
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About this guide
Audience
This guide provides general information and installation instructions about
the ASUS Vintage V2/V3-M3A3200 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
V2/V3-M3A3200. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction
on the front and rear panel, and internal components.
2. Chapter 2: Basic installation
This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components
in the system.
3. Chapter 3: Starting up
This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities
from the support DVD.
4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information
This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the
system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and
connector locations.
5. Chapter 5: BIOS information
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
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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.
Wheretondmoreinformation
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 V2/V3-M3A3200 system package for the following items.
If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.
Item description
1. ASUS V2/V3-M3A3200 barebone system with
• ASUS motherboatd
• Power supply unit
• ASUS chassis
2. Cable
• AC power cable
3. Support DVD
4. User guide
5. Telecom Adapter Card (Optional)
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Chapter 1
This chapter gives a general
description of the ASUS
V2/V3-M3A3200. The chapter lists the
system features including introduction
on the front and rear panel, and
internal components.
System introduction
1.1 Welcome!
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Thank you for choosing the ASUS V2/V3-M3A3200!
The ASUS V2/V3-M3A3200 is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile home
entertainment feature.
The motherboard comes with an AM2+/AM2 socket designed for AMD® Socket
AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ processor or for Socket
AM2 Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 / Sempron processor.
The system supports up to 8 GB of system memory using DDR2-1066/800/667
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, oppy disk drive slot, power button,
and several I/O ports are located at the front panel.
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1. Two empty 5.25-inch bays. These bays are for IDE optical drives.
2. 3.5-inch drive bays. These slots are for 3.5-inch oppy or hard disk drives.
3. Power button. Press this button to turn the system on.
4. Reset button. Press this button to reboot the system without turning off the
power.
5. HDD LED. This LED lights up when data is read from or written to the hard
disk drive.
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. Headphone port. This Line In (green) port connects a headphone with a
stereo mini-plug.
8. Microphone port. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.
9. IEEE1394 port.
This V-series provide V2/V3 two types of front panel for users to choose, please
refer to your product package for the front panel type you purchased.
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1.3 Rear panel
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HDMI
SPDIF_OUT
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The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that
allow convenient connection of devices.
1. PS/2 keyboard/Mouse Combo port (purple). This port is for a PS/2
keyboard or mouse.
2. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray
and other protected content.
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• This motherboard comes with dual-VGA output that features different
display on 2 monitors at the same time if you connect 2 monitors to both
the onboard VGA and DVI-D/HDMI out ports.
• DVI-D can't be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and isn't compatible
with DVI-I.
• To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, make sure to use an HDCP compliant
monitor.
3. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4.USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
4. LAN (RJ-45) port. Supported by Gigabit LAN controller, 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
5. Rear Speaker Out port (black).
This port connects the rear speakers in a
4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio conguration.
6. Center/Subwoofer port (orange).
This port connects the center/subwoofer
speakers.
7. Line In port (light blue).
This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or
other audio sources.
8. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In
4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel conguration, the function of this port
becomes Front Speaker Out.
9. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.
10. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in an
8-channel audio conguration.
Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in
2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration.
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Audio2,4,6,or8-channelconguration
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 Ou Rear Speaker Out
Gray – – – Side Speaker Out
11. External SATA portExternal SATA port. This port connects to an external Serial ATA hard disk
12. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6.USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
13. DVI-D Out port.DVI-D Out port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device and is HDCP
14. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device
15. Expansion slot covers. Remove these covers when installing expansion
16. Power supply unit fan vent. This vent is for the PSU fan that provides
17. DisplayPort. This port connects a display monitor or a home-theater system.
Headset
2-channel
4-channel 6-channel 8-channel
drive.
are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected
content.
via a optical S/PDIF cable.
cards.
ventilation inside the power supply unit.
• Due to chipset limitation, DisplayPort on this motherboard only supports
video signals.
• Due to chipset limitation, when a DisplayPort monitor is plugged in, PCIE
x16 slot will not be able to support an add-on card. Set the DisplayPort
Congurationitem in the BIOS to [Enabled] to use the DisplayPort. SeeSee
page 5-26 for details.
18. IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed
connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable
devices.
19. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor
or other VGA-compatible devices.
20. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
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Voltage selector
The PSU has a 115 V/230 V voltage selector switch located beside the power
connector. Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according
to the voltage supply in your area.
If the voltage supply in your area is 100-127 V, set this switch to 115 V.
If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240 V, set this switch to 230 V.
115V/230V
Voltage selector
Setting the switch to 115V in a 230V environment or 230V in a 115V
environment will seriously damage the system!
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1.4 Internal components
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The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top
cover and the power supply unit. The installed components are labeled for your
reference. Proceed to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing additional system
components.
1. Front panel cover
2. 5.25-inch optical drive bays
3. Floppy disk drive bay
4. Hard disk drive bay
5. Power supply unit
6. CPU socket
7. DIMM sockets
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9. PCI Express x16 slot
10. PCI Express x1 slot
11. PCI slots
12. Metal bracket lock
Chapter 2
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instructions on how to install
components in the system.
Basic installation
2.1 Preparation
M3A78-EM Onboard LED
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Standby
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OFF
Powered
Off
Before you proceed, make sure that you have all the components you plan to
install in the system.
Basic components to install
1. Central Processing Unit (CPU)
2. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM)
3. Expansion card(s)
4. Hard disk drive
5. Optical drive
6. Floppy disk drive
Tool
Phillips (cross) screw driver
2.2 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the
system.
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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.
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Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
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Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic
pad or in the bag that came with the component.
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.
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2.3 Removing the side cover and front
panel assembly
1. Remove the cover screws on the rear panel.
2. Pull the side cover toward the rear panel until its hooks disengage from the
chassis tab holes. Set the side cover aside.
3. Locate the front panel assembly hooks, then lift them until they disengage
from the chassis.
4. Swing the front panel assembly to the right, until the hinge-like tabs on the
right side of the assembly are exposed.
5. Remove the front panel assembly, then set aside.
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2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
M3A78-EM CPU Socket AM2+
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2.4.1 Overview
The motherboard comes with an AM2+/AM2 socket designed for AMD® Socket
AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ processor or for Socket
AM2 Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 / Sempron processor.
• Make sure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.
• Connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN connector to ensure
system stability.
The AM2+/AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed
for the AMD Opteron processor. Ensure you use a CPU designed for the
AM2+/AM2 socket. The CPU ts 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!
2.4.2 Installing CPU
To install a CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
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2. Unlock the socket by pressing the
lever sideways, then lift it up to a
90º angle.
Socket lever
Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle; otherwise, the CPU
will not t in completely.
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 ts in place.
Please make sure your CPU
is fully plugged-in to reduce
abnormal symptom.
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.
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7. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard.
M3A78-EM CPU Fan Connector
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CPU_FAN
GND
CPU FAN PWR
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWM
Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors
can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
2.4.3 Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly
The AMD Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ / Athlon 64X2 /
Athlon 64 FX processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly
to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance..
Ensure that you use only qualied 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
ts 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.
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CPU Fan
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CPU Heatsink
Retention bracket
Retention Module Base
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.
2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base.
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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 ts 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.
5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable
to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
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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2.5 Installing a �IMM Installing a �IMM
M3A78-EM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets
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DIMM_A2
DIMM_B2
DIMM_A1
128 Pins
112 Pins
2.5.1 Overview
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 gure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets:
Channel Sockets
Channel 1 DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2
Channel 2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2
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2.5.2 Memorycongurations
You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC
DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.
Recommendedmemorycongurations
Sockets
Mode DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2
Single-Channel
Dual-channel (1) Populated Populated – –
Dual-channel (2) Populated Populated Populated Populated
• When using only one memory module, start installing the DDR2 DIMM from
slot DIMM_A1 or DIMM_B1 for better overclocking capability.
• For dual-channel conguration (2), you may:
- install identical DIMMs in all four sockets OR
- install identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (yellow sockets)
and another identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black
sockets)
• Always use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for dual channel mode. For
optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules
from the same vendor.
– Populated – –
Populated – – –
Important notice on installing Windows® Vista / XP 32-bit version
• If you are using a Windows 32-bit version operating system (e.g. 32-bit
Windows XP, 32-bit Vista) without the Physical Address Extension (PAE)
support, the system will allocate a certain amount of memory space for
system devices.
• We recommend that you install only a maximum of 3GB system memory
when using a Windows 32-bit version operating system without the PAE.
The excess over 3GB of installed memory will not cause any problem;
however, the system can not use this excess memory space and the
system will display less than the total size of physical memory installed.
The motherboard can support 8 GB physical memory on the operating system
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
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M3A78-EMMotherboardQualiedVendorsLists(QVL)
DDR2-1066 MHz capability
Size Vendor Part No. CL Chip Brand
512MB Kingston KVR1066D2N7/512 N/A Elpida SS E5108AJBG-1J-E • •
1G Kingston KHX8500D2/1G N/A Kingston DS Heat-Sink Package • •
1G Qimonda HYS64T128020EU-19F-C 6 Qimonda DS HYB18T512800CF19FFSS24313 • •
1G Kingmax KLED48F-A8K15 N/A Kingmax DS KKA8FFIXF-JFS-18A • •
1G Transcend TX1066QLJ-2GK1GB 5 Transced DS Heat-Sink Package • •
1G OCZ OCZ2N1066SR2DK N/A OCZ DS Heat-Sink Package • •
1G GEIL GE22GB1066C5DC 5 GEIL DS Heat-Sink Package • •
1G GEIL GE24GB1066C5QC 5 GEIL DS Heat-Sink Package • •
SS/
DS
Chip No.
DIMM support
(Optional)
A* B* C*
Due to AMD CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 is supported by AM2+ CPU for one
DIMM per channel only. Refer to www.asus.com for the supported CPU models.
DDR2-800 MHz capability
Size Vendor Part No. CL Chip Brand
1G Kingston KHX6400D2LL/1G N/A Kingston DS Heat-Sink Package • •
512MB Kingston KVR800D2N5/512 N/A Promos SS V59C1512804QCF25SY032406PECPA • •
2G Kingston KHX6400D2/2G N/A Kingston DS Heat-Sink Package • •
4G Kingston N/A N/A Elpida DS E2108ABSE-8G-E • •
512MB Samsung M378T6553GZS-CF7 6 Samsung SS K4T51083QG-HCF7 • •
2G Samsung M37875663QZ3-CF7 6 Samsung DS K4T1G084QQ-HCF7 • •
2G Samsung M391T5663QZ3-CF7 6 Samsung DS K4T1G084QQ-HCF7(ECC) • •
512MB Qimonda HYS64T64000EU-2.5-B2 6 Qimonda SS HYB18T512800B2F25FSS28380 • •
1G Micron MT9HTF12872AY-800E1 6 Micron SS D9HNP 7YE22(ECC) • •
1G Corsair XMS2-6400 4 Corsair DS Heat-Sink Package • •
512MB HY HYMP564U64CP8-S5 AB 5 Hynix SS HY5PS12821CFP-S5 • •
1G HY HYMP512U64CP8-S5 AB 5 Hynix DS HY5PS12821CFPS5 • •
512MB Kingmax KLDC28F-A8KI5 N/A Kingmax SS KKA8FF1XF-JFS-25A • •
1G Kingmax KLDD48F-A8K15 N/A Kingmax DS KKA8FFIXF-HFS-25A • •
512MB Apacer 78.91G91.9K5 5 Apacer SS AM4B5708JQJS8E0751C • •
2G Apacer 78.A1GA0.9K4 5 Apacer DS AM4B5808CQJS8E0740E • •
512MB Transcend TS128MLQ64V8J512MB N/A Micron SS 7HD22 D9GMH • •
1G Transcend 505485-1034 5 Transcend DS TQ123PJF8F0801 • •
512MB VDATA M2GVD6G3H3160Q1E52 N/A VDATA SS VD29608A8A-25EG20813 • •
1G ADATA M2OAD6G314170Q1E58 N/A ADATA DS AD29608A8A-25EG80810 • •
2G PSC AL8E8F73C-8E1 5 PSC DS A3R1GE3CFF734MAA0E • •
2G PSC AL7E8E63H-10E1K 5 PSC DS A3R1GE3CFF750RABBP(ECC) • •
1G GEIL GX22GB6400DC 5 GEIL DS Heat-Sink Package • •
2G GEIL GE28GB800C5QC 5 GEIL DS Heat-Sink Package • •
1G Super Talent T800UB1GC4 4 Super Talent DS Heat-Sink Package • •
1G G.SKILL F2-6400CL4D-2GBPK 4 G.SKILL DS Heat-Sink Package • •
2G G.SKILL F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ 5 G.SKILL DS Heat-Sink Package • •
4G G.SKILL F2-6400CL5Q-16GNQ 5 G.SKILL DS Heat-Sink Package •
1G OCZ OCZ2VU8004GK 6 OCZ DS Heat-Sink Package • •
1G Elixir M2Y1G64TU8HB0B-25C 5 Elixir DS N2TU51280BE-25C802006Z1DV • •
SS/
DS
Chip No.
DIMM support
(Optional)
A* B* C*
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DDR2-667MHz capability
Size Vendor Part No. CL Chip Brand
512MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/512 N/A Hynix SS HY5PS12821EFP-Y5 • •
1G Kingston KVR667D2N5/1G N/A Hynix DS HY5PS12821EFP-Y5 • •
512MB Qimonda HYS64T64000EU-3S-B2 5 Qimonda SS HYB18T512B00B2F3SFSS28171 • •
1G Qimonda HYS64T128020EU-3S-B2 5 Qimonda DS HYB18T512B00B2F3SFSS28171 • •
1G Corsair XMS2-5400 4 Corsair DS Heat-Sink Package • •
512MB Kingmax KLCC28F-A8KB5 N/A Kingmax SS KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX • •
1G Kingmax KLCD48F-A8KB5 N/A Kingmax DS KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX • •
512MB Apacer 78.91G92.9K5 5 Apacer SS AM4B5708JQJS7E0751C • •
1G Apacer AU01GE667C5KBGC N/A Apacer DS AM4B5708GQJS7E0636B • •
2G Apacer 78.A1G9O.9K4 5 Apacer DS AM4B5808CQJS7E0749B • •
1G Transcend 506010-4894 5 Elpida DS E5108AJBG-6E-E • •
1G ADATA M2OAD5G314170Q1C58 N/A ADATA DS AD29608A8A-3EG80814 • •
2G ADATA M2OAD5H3J4170I1C53 N/A ADATA DS AD20908A8A-3EG 30724 • •
512MB PSC AL6E8E63J-6E1 5 PSC SS A3R12E3JFF717B9A00 • •
1G PSC AL7E8F73C-6E1 5 PSC SS A3R1GE3CFF734MAA0J • •
512MB Nanya NT512T64U88A1BY-3C N/A Nanya SS NT5TU64M8AE-3C • •
1G GEIL GX21GB5300SX 3 GEIL DS Heat-Sink Package • •
2G GEIL GX24GB5300LDC 5 GEIL DS Heat-Sink Package • •
512MB Twinmos 8D-A3JK5MPETP 5 PSC SS A3R12E3GEF633ACAOY • •
1G Leadmax LRMP512U64A8-Y5 N/A Hynix DS HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 C 702AA • •
SS/
DS
Chip No.
DIMM support
(Optional)
A* B* C*
SS - Single-sided / DS - Double-sided
DIMM support:
A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory
conguration
B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the
black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory conguration
C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow slots and the black
slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory conguration
Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this motherboard.
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