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 congurations .................................................. 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 Conguring 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 Installingaoppydiskdrive ..................................................... 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 Conguration 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 Conguration ....................................................... 5-16

5.3.7 System Information ....................................................... 5-17

5.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 5-18

5.4.1 JumperFree Conguration ............................................ 5-18

5.4.2 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 5-21

5.4.3 Chipset .......................................................................... 5-22

5.4.4 Onboard Devices Conguration .................................... 5-26

5.4.5 PCIPnP ......................................................................... 5-27

5.4.6 USB Conguration ........................................................ 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 Conguration ........................................................ 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 Conguration .......................................... 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 modications 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 qualied

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 qualied

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.

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 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-Denition 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 conguration.

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 conguration, 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 conguration.

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

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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 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
Congurationitem 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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8. ASUS motherboard

9. PCI Express x16 slot

10. PCI Express x1 slot

11. PCI slots

12. Metal bracket lock

Chapter 2

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This chapter provides step-by-step
instructions on how to install
components in the system.

Basic installation

2.1 Preparation

M3A78-EM Onboard LED

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SB_PWR

ON

Standby

Power

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 qualied 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_B1

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 Memorycongurations

You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC
DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.

Recommendedmemorycongurations

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 conguration (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-EMMotherboardQualiedVendorsLists(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

conguration

B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the

black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory conguration

C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow slots and the black

slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory conguration

Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this motherboard.

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2.5.3 Installing a DDR2 DIMM

Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other
system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the
motherboard and the components.

To install a DDR2 DIMM:

1. Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket
by pressing the retaining clips
outward.

2. Align a DIMM on the socket
such that the notch on the DIMM
matches the break on the socket.

1

Unlocked retaining clip

A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it ts in only one direction. DO NOT
force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

3. Insert the DIMM into the socket until
the retaining clips snap back in place
and the DIMM is properly seated.

Locked Retaining Clip

2.5.4 Removing a DIMM DIMMDIMM

Follow these steps to remove a DDR2 DIMM.

2

DDR2 DIMM notch

1

3

2

1. Simultaneously press the
retaining clips outward to unlock
the DIMM.

1

Support the DIMM lightly with your ngers when pressing the retaining clips.
The DIMM might get damaged when it ips out with extra force.

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

1

DDR2 DIMM notch

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2.6 Expansion slots

In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections
describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.

Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard
components.

2.6.1 Installing an expansion card

To install an expansion card:

1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with
it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.

2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a
chassis).

3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw
for later use.

4. Align the card connector with the slot and press rmly until the card is

completely seated on the slot.

5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.

6. Replace the system cover.

2.6.2 Conguringanexpansion card

After installing the expansion card, congure it by adjusting the software settings.

1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See
Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup.

2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page.

3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share

IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conicts will

arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card
inoperable.

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Interrupt assignments

IRQ Standard function

0 System timer

1 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard

2 Programmable interrupt controller

3 Standard OpenHCI USB Host Controller

4 Communications Port (COM 1)

5 ACPI IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ Steering

6 (free)

7 (free)

8 System CMOS / Real Time Clock

9 SCI IRQ used by ACPI bus

10 Standard PCI Graphics Adapter (VGA)

11 (free)

12 Microsoft PS/2 Port Mouse

13 Numeric data processor

14 Primary IDE controller (single fo)

15 Secondary IDE controller (single fo)

* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.

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IRQ assignments for this motherboard

A B C D E F G H I

PCIEX1 Slot shared – – – – – – – –
PCIEX16 Slot – – shared – – – – – –
Onboard USB1.1 Controller 1 shared – – – – – – – –
Onboard USB1.1 Controller 2 – – – – – – – – –
Onboard USB1.1 Controller 3 – – shared – – – – – –
Onboard USB1.1 Controller 4 – – – – – – – – –
Onboard USB1.1 Controller 5 – – shared – – – – – –
Onboard USB2.0 Controller 1 – – – – – – – – –
Onboard USB2.0 Controller 2 – – – – – – – – –
Onboard ATI RS780G AZALIA – – shared – – – – – –
Onboard IDE PORT shared – – – – – – – –
Onboard HD Audio shared – – – – – – – –
Onboard LAN – – shared – – – – – –
Onboard VGA – – shared – – – – – –
Onchip SATA – – – – – – shared – –
JMB1394 – shared – – – – – – –
PCI Card1 – – – – shared – – – –
PCI Card2 – – – – – shared – – –

When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share

IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; otherwise, conicts will

arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card
inoperable.

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2.6.3 PCI slots

The PCI slots support cards such as
a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card,
and other cards that comply with PCI

specications. The gure shows a LAN

card installed on a PCI slot.

2.6.4 PCI Express x1 slot

This motherboard supports PCI Express
x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other
cards that comply with the PCI Express

specications. The following gure

shows a network card installed on the
PCI Express x1 slot.

2.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot

This motherboard supports PCI Express
x16 graphics cards that comply with PCI

Express specications. The gure shows

a graphics card installed on the PCI
Express x16 slot.

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2.7 Installing an optical drive

4

4

3

Refer to the instructions in this section if you wish to install a new optical drive.

Follow these steps to install an optical drive:

1. Place the chassis upright.

2. Remove the drive slot metal plate cover.

3. Insert the optical drive into the upper 5.25-inch drive bay and carefully push
the optical drive into the bay until its screw holes align with the holes on the
bay as shown.

4. Secure the optical drive with two screws on both sides of the bay.

5. Connect a power cable from
the power supply to the power
connector at the back of the optical
drive.

6. Connect one end of the IDE ribbon
cable to the IDE interface at the
back of the optical drive, matching
the red stripe on the cable with Pin
1 on the IDE interface.

IDE ribbon cable

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Power cable

7. Connect the other end of the IDE ribbon cable to the secondary IDE
connector (labeled SEC_IDE) on the motherboard. See page 4-7 for the
location of this connector.

8. Remove the dummy drive slot cover from the front panel.

9. Replace the front panel.

2.8 Installing a hard disk drive

To install a Serial ATA hard disk drive:

1. Carefully place the hard disk into the the lowest 3.5-inch drive slot (without
the metal plate cover).

2. Fasten the screws to secure the hard disk to the drive slot.

the lowest 3.5-inch
drive slot without
the metal plate
cover

If you do not need to install the optional card reader into your system, you can
install the HDD in the one of the 3.5-inch external bay (with the metal plate
cover).

3. Connect one end of the Serial ATA cable to the SATA connector at the back
of the drive, then connect the other end to a Serial ATA connector on the
motherboard. See page 4-6 for the location of the Serial ATA connectors.

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4. Connect a 15-pin Serial ATA power plug from the power supply unit to the
15-pin power connector at the back of the drive.

- OR -

Connect a 4-pin (female) power plug from the power supply unit to the 4-pin

(male) power connector at the back of the drive.

Serial ATA power
cable

If your Serial ATA HDD has both 4-pin and 15-pin connectors at the back,
use either the 15-pin SATA power adapter plug OR the legacy 4-pin power
connector. DO NOT use both to prevent damage to components and to keep
the system from becoming unstable.

Serial ATA cable

To install an IDE hard disk drive:

1. Follow steps 1-2 of the previous section.

2. Connect the blue interface of the IDE ribbon cable to the primary IDE
connector (blue connector labeled PRI_IDE) on the motherboard. See page
4-7 for the location of the connector.

IDE ribbon cable

Power cable

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• If you will install only one hard disk drive, make sure to congure your hard

disk drive as Master device before connecting the IDE cable and power
plug. Refer to the HDD documentation on how to set the drive as a Master
device.

• If you will install two IDE hard disk drives, congure the other device as

Slave.

3. Connect the gray interface of the IDE ribbon cable to the IDE connector on
the drive.

4. If you install two IDE hard disk drives, connect the black interface of the IDE
ribbon cable to the IDE connector on the second (Slave) IDE hard disk drive.

5. Connect a 4-pin power plug from the power supply unit to the power
connector at the back of the drive(s).

2.9 Installing the card reader

An optional card reader module (see the gure below) is available with the system.

If you want to install the card reader into your system, follow the steps on the next
page.

Note: the card reader is optional and users need to purchase separately.

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To install the card reader module:

1. Remove the drive slot metal plate cover.

2. Carefully insert the card reader module into the 3.5-inch bay until the screw
holes align with the holes on the bay.

3. Secure the card reader module with two screws on both sides.

remove the metal
plate cover and
install the card
reader module here

4. Connect the USB cable of the card reader to the USB connector on the
motherboard.

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2.10 Installingaoppydiskdrive

3

3

2

3

The system comes with one 3.25-inch drive bay for a oppy disk drive.

To install a oppy disk drive:

1. Remove the drive slot metal plate cover.

remove the metal
plate cover and
install the card
reader module here

2. Carefully insert the oppy disk drive into the oppy drive bay until the screw

holes align with the holes on the bay.

3. Secure the oppy disk drive with two screws on both sides.

4. Connect the oppy disk drive signal cable to the signal connector at the back

of the drive.

Power cable

Floppy ribbon cable

5. Connect the other end of the signal cable to the oppy disk drive connector
on the motherboard. See page 4-6 for the location of the oppy disk drive

connector.

6. Connect a 4-pin power cable from the power supply unit to the power connector

at the back of the oppy disk drive.

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2.11 Re-connecting cables

I

M3A78-EM

System Panel Connector

R

M3A78-EM

PANEL

PLED-

+5V

Speaker

SPEAKER

PLED

Ground

Reset

Reset

Ground

Ground

PLED+

IDE_LED-

IDE_LED+

+IDE_LED

PWR

Ground

PWRSW

You may have disconnected some cables when you were installing components.
You must re-connect these cables before you replace the chassis cover.

LED cables

Reset button

HDD LED

Power Switch

Power LED

Connect the reset button, power switch, power LED, and HDD LED cables to their
respective leads in the system panel connector on the motherboard.

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2.12 Reinstalling the cover

If you installed an optical and/or oppy disk drive, remove the bay cover(s) on the

front panel assembly before reinstalling it to the chassis. To do this:

1. Locate the bay cover locks.

2. Press the locks outward to release
the bay cover.

3. Push the bay cover inward, then set
it aside.

4. Follow the same instructions to
remove the 3.5” drive bay cover.

To reinstall the front panel assembly and side cover:

1. Insert the front panel assembly hinge-like tabs to the holes on the right side
of the chassis.

2. Swing the front panel assembly to the left, then insert the hooks to the

chassis until the front panel assembly ts in place.

3. Insert the six side cover hooks into the chassis tab holes .

4. Push the side cover to the direction of the front panel until it ts in place.

5. Secure the cover with two screws you removed earlier.

If the air duct interferes with the CPU fan, adjust the air duct accordingly.

1

1

1

2

5

5

Air duct

Chassis tab holes

2

4

3

2

2

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Chapter 3

R

R

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

Starting up

3.1 Installing an operating system

R

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

maximize the features of your hardware.

Because 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 without the
necessary drivers. Use the bundled oppy disk when installing Windows XP

OS to a Serial ATA hard drive.

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

3.2 Powering up

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

Press to turn ON the system

3.3 Support �V� 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 for updates.

3-2 Chapter 3: Starting up

3.3.1 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-Installation Wizard for Anti-Virus and Drivers Utility

Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard.

Norton Internet Security 2008

Installs the Norton Internet Security 2008.

Intel Chipset Inf Update Program

Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program.

Realtek Audio Driver

Installs the Realtek® ALC1200 audio driver and application.

Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver

Installs the Intel® Graphics accerlerator driver.

Realtek RTL8111B/C LAN Driver

Installs the Realtek® RTL8111B/C LAN Driver.

ASUS EPU-4 Engine

Installs the ASUS EPU-4 Engine.

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USB 2.0 Driver

Installs USB 2.0 driver.

3.3.2 Utilities menu

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

ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities

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.

ASUS PC Probe II

This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages,
and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer
in healthy operating condition.

ASUS AI Suite

The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to do overclocking, fan control,
power saving and quiet therman control.

ASUS Express Gate Installer

Installs the ASUS Express Gate Installer.

3-4 Chapter 3: Starting up

Adobe Acrobat Reader 8

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

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.

Ulead Burn. Now

Installs the Ulead Burn. Now application for Audio DVD,CD and data disc creation.

Corel MediaOne Starter

Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter application to easily manage, edit share and
protect your multimedia data.

CyberLink PowerBackup

Installs CyberLink PowerBackup to back up and restore your data easily.

You can also install the following utilities from the ASUS Superb Software
Library DVD.

Ulead Photolmpact 12 SE

Installs the Photolmpact image editing software.

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WinZip 11

Installs the Winzip utility for easy le-compression and protection.

Norton Internet Security 2008

Installs the Norton Internet Security 2008.

ASUS Screen Saver

Installs the ASUS Screen saver.

3.3.3 Manual menu

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

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

Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the ASUS Superb Software Library DVD before

opening a user manual le.

ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide

Allows you to open the ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide.

NIS 2008 Subscription Renewal Guide

Allows you to open the NIS 2008 Subscription Renewal Guide.

Intel® Matrix Storage Manager User’s Manual

Allows you to open the Intel® Matrix storage manager user’s manual.

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3.3.4 Make Disk menu

The Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID/AHCI driver disk.

Intel® ICH 10R 32/64bit RAID/ACHI Driver Disk

Allows you to create Intel ICH 10R 32/64bit RAID/ACHI driver disk.

3.3.5 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.

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3.3.6 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.

Browse this DVD

Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format.

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Technical support Form

Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to ll out when

requesting technical support.

Filelist

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

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3.4 Software information

Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently
guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme le that came

with the software for more information.

ASUS PC Probe II

PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components and alerts
you of any problem with these components. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU
temperature, and system voltages, among others. PC Probe II is software-based,
allowing you to start monitoring your computer the moment you turn it on. With
this utility, you are assured that your computer is always at a healthy operating
condition.

Installing PC Probe II

To install PC Probe II on your computer:

1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab
appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature.

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

CD to locate the setup.exe le from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Double-click
the setup.exe le to start installation.

2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II.

3. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation.

Launching PC Probe II

You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the
Windows® desktop.

To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs
> ASUS > PC Probe II. The PC Probe
II main window appears.

After launching the application, the PC
Probe II icon appears in the Windows®
taskbar. Click this icon to close or
restore the application.

Using PC Probe II

Main window

The PC Probe II main window allows you to view the current status of your system

and change the utility conguration. By default, the main window displays the

Preference section. You can close or restore the Preference section by clicking on
the triangle on the main window right handle.

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Click to close the
Preference panel

Button Function

Opens the Conguration window

Opens the Report window

Opens the Desktop Management Interface window

Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window

Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window

Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window

Shows/Hides the Preference section

Minimizes the application

Closes the application

Sensor alert

When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red,
as the illustrations below show.

When displayed, the monitor panel for that sensor also turns red. Refer to the

Monitor panels section for details.

Preferences

You can customize the application using the

Preference section in the main window. Click
the box before each preference to activate or
deactivate.

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Hardware monitor panels

The hardware monitor panels display the current value of a system sensor such as
fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages.

The hardware monitor panels come in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and
rectangular (small). When you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from
the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer’s desktop.

Small display

Large display

Changing the monitor panels position

To change the position of the monitor panels on the desktop, click
the arrow down button of the Scheme options, then select another
position from the list box. Click OK when nished.

Moving the monitor panels

All monitor panels move together using a magnetic effect. If you want
to detach a monitor panel from the group, click
the horseshoe magnet icon. You can now move
or reposition the panel independently.

Adjusting the sensor threshold value

You can adjust the sensor threshold value in
the monitor panel by clicking the arrow buttons. You can also adjust the threshold
values using the Cong window.

You cannot adjust the sensor threshold
values in a small monitoring panel.

Click to

increase value

Click to

decrease

value

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Monitoring sensor alert

The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the
threshold value. Refer to the illustrations below.

Small display

Large display

WMI browser

Click to display the
WMI (Windows Management
Instrumentation) browser. This
browser displays various Windows®
management information. Click an
item from the left panel to display on
the right panel. Click the plus sign (+)
before WMI Information to display the
available information.

You can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner

of the browser.

DMI browser

Click to display the DMI
(Desktop Management Interface)
browser. This browser displays various
desktop and system information.
Click the plus sign (+) before DMI
Information to display the available
information.

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PCI browser

Click to display the PCI
(Peripheral Component Interconnect)
browser. This browser provides
information on the PCI devices
installed on your system. Click the plus
sign (+) before the PCI Information
item to display available information.

Usage

The Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk drive
space, and memory usage. Click to display the Usage browser.

CPU usage

The CPU tab displays real-time CPU
usage in line graph representation.
If the CPU has an enabled Hyper­Threading, two separate line graphs
display the operation of the two logical
processors.

Hard disk drive space usage

The Hard Disk tab displays the used
and available hard disk drive space.
The left panel of the tab lists all logical
drives. Click a hard disk drive to display
the information on the right panel. The
pie chart at the bottom of the window
represents the used (blue) and the
available HDD space.

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Memory usage

The Memory tab shows both used
and available physical memory. The
pie chart at the bottom of the window
represents the used (blue) and the
available physical memory.

ConguringPCProbeII

Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values.

The Cong window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. The
Sensor/Threshold tab enables you to activate the sensors or to adjust the sensor
threshold values. The Preference tab allows you to customize sensor alerts,
change temperature scale, or enable the Q-Fan feature.

Loads the default

threshold values for

each sensor

Applies your

changes

Cancels or

ignores your

changes

Loads your saved

conguration

Saves your

conguration

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Chapter 4

R

R

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

Motherboard introductiomn

24.4cm (9.6in

24.4cm (9.6in)

)

Super I/O

SATA6

SATA5

SATA3

SATA2

SATA1

Socket AM2+

CPU_FAN

E

A

TXPWR

PRI_IDE

COM1

PANEL

USB1112

USB78

USB910

AAFP

SB_PWR

8Mb

BIOS

AMD 780G

SB700

DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module)

CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

PCI2

PCI1

PCIEX16

PCIEX1_1

ALC1200

RTL

8111C

CLRTC

ATX12V

R

SPDIF_OUT

M3A78-EM

LPT

KB_USB56

VGA_DVI

DP­HDMI-

SPDIFO

F_
ESATA_
USB34

LAN1_USB12

AUDIO

FLOPPY

CD

CHASSIS

CHA_FAN

PWR_FAN

ICS

9LPRS485

IE1394_1

JMB
381

4.1 Introduction

The Vintage V2/V3-M3A3200 barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard.
This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future

upgrades or system reconguration.

4.2 Motherboard layout

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4.3 Jumpers

M3A78-EM

Clear RTC RAM

R

M3A78-EM

CLRTC

Normal

Clear RTC

(Default)

1 2 2 3

1. Clear RTC RAM (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. Remove the onboard battery.

3. 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.

4. Reinstall the battery.

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

6. 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!

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

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4.3 Connectors

M3A78-EM

Floppy Disk Drive Connector

R

M3A78-EM

NOTE:

Orient the red markings on

the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.

PIN1

FLOPPY

M3A78-EM

COM Port Connector

R

M3A78-EM

PIN1

COM1

1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)

This connector is for the provided oppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert

one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the

signal connector at the back of the oppy disk drive.

Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when
using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.

2. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)

The connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module
cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of
the system chassis.

The serial port bracket (COM1) is purchased separately.

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3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)

M3A78-EM

IDE Connector

R

M3A78-EM

PRI_IDE

The onboard IDE connector is for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable.
There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable:
blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE

connector, then select one of the following modes to congure your device(s).

Drive jumper setting

Mode of

device(s)

Cable connector

Single device Cable-Select or Master - Black

Master Black

Slave Gray

Black or gray

Two devices

Cable-Select

Master Master

Slave Slave

• Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the
Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you
connect the IDE cable.

• Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices.

If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select,” make sure all other device
jumpers have the same setting.

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4. Serial ATA connectors

M3A78-EM

SATA Connectors

R

M3A78-EM

GND

RSATA_TXP5

RSAT

A_TXN5

GND

RSAT

A_RXP5

RSATA_RXN5

GND

SATA5

GND

RSATA_TXP6

RSAT

A_TXN6

GND

RSAT

A_RXP6

RSATA_RXN6

GND

SATA6

GND

RSATA_TXP2

RSAT

A_TXN2

GND

RSAT

A_RXP2

RSATA_RXN2

GND

SATA2

GND

RSATA_TXP3

RSAT

A_TXN3

GND

RSAT

A_RXP3

RSATA_RXN3

GND

SATA3

GND

RSATA_TXP1

RSAT

A_TXN1

GND

RSAT

A_RXP1

RSATA_RXN1

GND

SATA1

(7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5)

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).

If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1,

and RAID 10 conguration through the onboard SB700 controller.

Important note on Serial ATA

Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA.

• For detailed instructions on how to congure RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10,

refer to the RAID manual in the Support DVD.

• If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set

the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [RAID]. See page 2-20 for
details.

• If you want to do the task as GHOST, we suggest you connect the original
disk to the SATA5 or SATA6.

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5. Power, CPU, and Chassis Fan connectors

M3A78-EM Fan Connectors

R

M3A78-EM

CPU_FAN

GND

CPU FAN PWR

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWM

CHA_FAN

GND

Rotation

+12V

GND

Rotation

+12V

PWR_FAN

(3-pin PWR_FAN, 4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN)

The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or
a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan
connectors on the motherboard, making sure 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 CPU Fan supports Q-Fan.

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6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112)

M3A78-EM USB 2.0 Connectors

R

M3A78-EM

USB78

USB+5V

USB_P8-

USB_P8+

GND

NC

USB+5V

USB_P7-

USB_P7+

GND

1

USB910

USB+5V

USB_P10-

USB_P10+

GND

NC

USB+5V

USB_P9-

USB_P9+

GND

1

USB1112

USB+5V

USB_P12-

USB_P12+

GND

NC

USB+5V

USB_P11-

USB_P11+

GND

1

M3A78-EM

Internal Audio Connector

R

M3A78-EM

CD

(black)

Right Audio Channel

Left Audio Channel

Ground

Ground

These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable
to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the
back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0

specication that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.

Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the
motherboard!

The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.

7. Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD)

This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources
such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.

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8. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)

M3A78-EM

Digital Audio Connector

R

M3A78-EM

+5V

SPDIFOUT

GND

SPDIF_OUT

M3A78-EM

Parallel Port Connector

R

M3A78-EM

LPT

STB#

AFD

PD0ERR#

PD1

INIT#

PD2SLIN#

PD3GND

PD4

1

GND

PD7

PD6

PD5

GND

GND

GND

ACK#

GND

BUSYPESLCT

GND

GND

This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF)
port(s). Connect the HDMI module cable to this connector, then install the
module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

Ensure the audio device of Sound playback is RealtekHighDenitionAudio

(the name may be different based on the OS). Go to Start > Control Panel >
Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to congure the setting.

9. LPT connector

The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as a

printer. LPT standardizes as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on

IBM PC-compatible computers.

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10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

M3A78-EM Azalia Analog Front Panel Connector

R

M3A78-EM

HP_HD

MIC2_L

HP_R

HP_L

MIC2_JD

Jack_Sense

MIC2_R

PRESENSE#

AGND

AAFP

Legacy ACʼ97-compliant

pin definition

NC

MIC2_L

Line out_R

Line out_L

NC

NC

MIC2_R

NC

AGND

Azalia-compliant

pin definition

This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that

supports either High Denition Audio or AC’97 audio standard. Connect one

end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.

• We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio module
to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-denition audio capability.

• If you want to connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this

connector, ensure that the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS is set to
[HD Audio]; if you want to connect an AC`97 front panel audio module to

this connector, set the item to [AC97].

• Make sure the audio device of Sound playback is RealtekHighDenition

Audio (the name may be different based on the OS). Go to Start >
Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to

congure the setting.

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11. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)

M3A78-EM

Intrusion Connector

R

M3A78-EM

CHASSIS

+5VSB_MB

Chassis Signal

GND

(Default)

M3A78-EM

IEEE 1394a Connector

R

M3A78-EM

IE1394_1

GND

+12V

TPB1-

GND

TPA1-

+12V

TPB1+

GND

TPA1+

1

This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch.
Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this
connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to
this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal
is then generated as a chassis intrusion event.

By default, the pins labeled “Chassis Signal” and “GND” are shorted with
a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the
chassis intrusion detection feature.

12. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1)

This connector is for a IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module
cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back
of the system chassis.

Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage
the motherboard!

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You can attach a FireWire/1394 cable to this connector if your chassis suppots

M3A78-EM ATX Power Connector

R

M3A78-EM

EATXPWR

+3 Volts

+3 Volts

Ground

+5 Volts

+5 Volts

Ground

Ground

Power OK

+5V Standby

+12 Volts

-5 Volts

+5 Volts

+3 Volts

-12 Volts

Ground

Ground
Ground
PSON#

Ground

+5 Volts

+12 Volts

+3 Volts

+5 Volts

Ground

GND

+12V DC

GND

+12V DC

ATX12V

the front panel IEEE1394 port. Connect the 1394 cable to ASUS Q-Connector

(1394, red) rst, and then install the Q-Connector (1394) to the 1394 connector

onboard.

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

These connectors are for an ATX power supply. The plugs from the power

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

•

We recommend that you use an ATX 12 V Specication 2.0-compliant

power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300 W power rating. This PSU
type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs.

•

If you intend to use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, make sure
that the 20-pin power plug can provide at least 15 A on +12 V and that
the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300 W. The system may become
unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.

•

Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; otherwise, the

system will not boot up.

• We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when

conguring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system

may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.

• If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your
system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator
at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.
aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details.

•

You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install
additional devices.

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14. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)

M3A78-EM

System Panel Connector

R

M3A78-EM

PANEL

PLED-

+5V

Speaker

SPEAKER

PLED

Ground

Reset

Reset

Ground

Ground

PLED+

IDE_LED-

IDE_LED+

+IDE_LED

PWR

Ground

PWRSW

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

•

System power LED
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
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.

•

System warning speaker
This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The
speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.

•

Power/Soft-off button
This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power
button turns the system ON or puts the system in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF
mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more
than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF.

•

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

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Q-Connector (system panel)

You can use ASUS Q-Connector to connect / disconnect chassis front panel

cables by only a few steps. Directions below shows how to install ASUS
Q-Connector.

Step1.

Connect correct front panel to ASUS

Q-Connector rst. You can refer to the

marking on Q-Connector itself to know the

detail pin denition.

Step2.

Properly install the ASUS Q-Connector to the

System panel connctor.

Step3.

Front panel functions are enabled.

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Chapter 5

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R

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

BIOS setup

5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

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

1. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable oppy

disk.)

2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable oppy disk,

a USB ash disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS le fails or

gets corrupted.)

3. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a oppy disk or a USB ash disk

during POST.)

4. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.)

Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a bootable oppy disk in

case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard
BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities.

5.1.1 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, and

• 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. The Drivers menu appears.

2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update.

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

5-2 Chapter 5: BIOS setup

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

Updating the BIOS through the Internet

To update the BIOS through the Internet:

1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start

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

2. Select Update BIOS from the

Internet option from the drop-down
menu, then click Next.

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3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest

you to avoid network trafc, or

click Auto Select. Click Next.

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

5. Follow the screen 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.

UpdatingtheBIOSthroughaBIOSle

To update the BIOS through a BIOS le:

1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start
> Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update

main window appears.

2. Select Update BIOS from a le

option from the drop-down menu,
then click Next.

3. Locate the BIOS le from the Open

window, then click Open.

4. Follow the screen instructions to

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complete the update process.

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5.1.2 Creatingabootableoppydisk

1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable oppy disk.

DOS environment

a. Insert a 1.44MB oppy disk into the drive.

b. At the DOS prompt, type

Windows® XP environment

a. Insert a 1.44 MB oppy disk to the oppy disk drive.

b. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer.

c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon.

d. Click File from the menu, then select Format. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy

Disk window appears.

e. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options eld,

then click Start.

Windows® Vista environment

a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB oppy disk to the oppy disk

drive.

b. Click from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer.

c. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to display the

Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box.

d. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box.

e. Click Start.

2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS le to the bootable oppy

disk.

format

A:/S then press <Enter>.

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5.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility

The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go

through the long process of booting from a oppy disk and using a DOS-based

utility. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing
<Alt> + <F2> during the Power-On Self Tests (POST).

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:

1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for

the motherboard.

2. Save the BIOS le to a oppy disk or a USB ash disk, then restart the

system.

3. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by two methods.

(1) Insert the oppy disk / USB ash disk that contains the BIOS le to the

oppy disk drive or the USB port.

Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the following.

ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.21

FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005

Current ROM

BOARD: M3A78-EM
VER: 0407 (H:00 B:12)
DATE: 07/02/2008

PATH: A:\

A:

Update ROM

BOARD: Unknown
VER: Unknown
DATE: Unknown

Note

[Ent er] S ele ct or Lo ad [Ta b] Sw itc h [ V] Dri ve In fo
[Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [ESC] Exit

(2) Enter BIOS setup program. Go to the Tools menu then select EZ Flash2

and press <Enter>.

You can switch between drives by pressing <Tab> before the correct le

is found. Then press <Enter>.

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

process and automatically reboots the system when done.

• This function can support devices such as USB ash disk, or oppy disk

with

FAT 32/16

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

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format and single partition only.

5.1.4 AFUDOS utility

The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using
a bootable oppy disk with the updated BIOS le. This utility also allows you to
copy the current BIOS le that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets

corrupted during the updating process.

Copying the current BIOS

To copy the current BIOS le using the AFUDOS utility:

• Ensure that the oppy disk is not write-protected and has at least 1.2 MB
free space to save the le.

• The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS
screen displays may not be same as shown.

1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to

the bootable oppy disk you created earlier.

2. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type:

afudos /o[lename]

where the [lename] is any user-assigned lename no more than eight
alphanumeric characters for the main lename and three alphanumeric

characters for the extension name.

A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom

Mainlename Extension name

3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS le to the oppy disk.

A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(02.11.24BB))

Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.

Reading ash ..... done

Write to le...... ok

A:\>

The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS le.

UpdatingtheBIOSle

To update the BIOS le using the AFUDOS utility:

1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS le for
the motherboard. Save the BIOS le to a bootable oppy disk.

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Write the BIOS lename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS
lename at the DOS prompt.

2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to

the bootable oppy disk you created earlier.

3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type:

afudos /i[lename]

where [lename] is the latest or the original BIOS le on the bootable oppy

disk.

A:\>afudos /iM3A78EM.ROM

4. The utility veries the le and starts updating the BIOS.

A:\>afudos /iM3A78EM.ROM

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(02.11.24BB))

Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.

WARNING!! Do not turn off power during ash BIOS

Reading le ....... done

Reading ash ...... done

Advance Check ......

Erasing ash ...... done

Writing ash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%)

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

5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is
completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.

A:\>afudos /iM3A78EM.ROM

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(02.11.24BB))

Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.

WARNING!! Do not turn off power during ash BIOS

Reading le ....... done

Reading ash ...... done

Advance Check ......

Erasing ash ...... done

Writing ash ...... done

Verifying ash .... done

Please restart your computer

A:\>

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5.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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
update a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support DVD , the oppy disk
or the USB ash disk that contains the updated BIOS le.

• Prepare the motherboard support DVD, the oppy disk or the USB ash

disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.

• Ensure that you rename the original or updated BIOS le in the oppy disk

or the USB ash disk to M3A78EM.ROM.

Recovering the BIOS from the support DVD

To recover the BIOS from the support DVD:

1. Turn on the system.

2. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive.

3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the DVD

for the BIOS le.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...

Checking for oppy...

When found, the utility reads the BIOS le and starts ashing the corrupted

BIOS le.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...

Checking for oppy...

Floppy found!

Reading le “M3A78EM.ROM”. Completed.
Start ashing...

4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.

RecoveringtheBIOSfromtheUSBashdisk

To recover the BIOS from the USB ash disk:

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

2. Turn on the system.

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

4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.

• Only the USB ash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can
support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The device size should be smaller than

8GB.

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

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5.2 BIOS setup program

This motherboard supports a programmable rmware chip that you can update

using the provided utility described in section 5.1 Managing and updating your
BIOS.

Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconguring
your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to congure

your system using this utility.

Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the

conguration of your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the

security password feature or change the power management settings. This

requires you to recongure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the
computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the

SPI chip.

The rmware chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up

the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program.

Press <Del> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility;

otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.

If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing
<Ctrl+Alt+Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can
also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Do this last option only if

the rst two failed.

The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a
menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make
your selections from the available options using the navigation keys.

• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for 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 5.8 Exit Menu.

• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes
only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

• Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for

this motherboard.

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5.2.1 BIOS menu screen

Menu items

Menu bar

Congurationelds

General help

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

Main Settings

System Time [19:34:30]

System Date [Mon 11/19/2007]
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]

Primary IDE Master :[Not Detected]
Primary IDE Slave :[Not Detected]
SATA1 :[Not Detected]
SATA2 :[Not Detected]
SATA3 :[Not Detected]
SATA4 :[Not Detected]
SATA5 :[Not Detected]
SATA6 :[Not Detected]

E-SATA

SATA Conguration

System Information

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Sub-menu items

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

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

5.2.2 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 changing the system tools conguration

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.

5.2.3 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.

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

• Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS
information.

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5.2.4 Menu items

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, and Exit) on the menu bar have
their respective menu items.

System Time [11:56:54]
System Date [Tue 07/15/2008]
Floppy Diskette A [1.44M, 2.5 in.]

SATA1 [Not Detected]
SATA2 [Not Detected]
SATA3 [Not Detected]
SATA4 [Not Detected]
SATA5 [Not Detected]
SATA6 [Not Detected]

Storage Conguration
System Information

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

a eld.

Use [+] or [-] to

congure system Time.

5.2.5 Sub-menu items

Main 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>.

5.2.6 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 2.2.7 Pop-up window.

5.2.7 Pop-up window

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

conguration options for that item.

5.2.8 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.

Pop-up window

Scroll bar

5.2.9 General help

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

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5.3 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 2.2.1 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 11/19/2007]
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]

Primary IDE Master :[Not Detected]
Primary IDE Slave :[Not Detected]
SATA1 :[Not Detected]
SATA2 :[Not Detected]
SATA3 :[Not Detected]
SATA4 :[Not Detected]
SATA5 :[Not Detected]
SATA6 :[Not Detected]

E-SATA

SATA Conguration

System Information

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

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

5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]

Allows you to set the system time.

5.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

Allows you to set the system date.

5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 2.5 in.]

Sets the type of oppy drive installed. Conguration options: [Disabled]
[360K , 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M , 3.5 in.]

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5.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave

Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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

Primary IDE Master

Device : Not Detected

Type [Auto]

LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Block(Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]
DMA Mode [Auto]
SMART Monitoring [Auto]
32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]

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Select the type of
device connected to the
system.

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 IDE device is installed in the system.

Type [Auto]

Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the
appropriate IDE device type. Select [CDROM] if you are specically conguring a
CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is

either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive.

Conguration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD]

LBA/Large Mode [Auto]

Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting 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 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 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]

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DMA Mode [Auto]

Selects the DMA mode.

Conguration options: [Auto]

SMART Monitoring [Auto]

Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.

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

32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]

Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

5.3.5 SATA 1-6 and E-SATA

While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA
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

SATA1

Device : Hard Disk
Vendor : ST380817AS
Size : 80.0GB
LBA Mode : Supported
Block Mode : 16Sectors
PIO Mode : 4
Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2
Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-6
SMART Monitoring: Supported

LBA/Large Mode [Auto]

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

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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Select the type of
device connected to
the system.

Select Screen

Select Item
+- Change Option
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

N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.

LBA/Large Mode [Auto]

Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting 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]

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Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto]

Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When 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 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] [SWDMAO] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0]
[MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5]
[UDMA6]

SMART Monitoring [Auto]

Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.

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

32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]

Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

5.3.6 SATAConguration

The Storage Conguration menu allows you to congure your storage device(s).

Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

Main

SATA Conguration

OnChip SATA channel [Enabled]

OnChip SATA Type [SATA]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Options

Disabled
Enabled

OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled]

Enables or disables OnChip SATA Channel.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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OnChip SATA Type [SATA]

This item appears only when you set the OnChip SATA Channel item to [Enabled].

Allows you to set the OnChip SATA Type.

Conguration options: [SATA] [RAID] [AHCI]

5.3.7 System Information

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

automatically detects the items in this menu.

Main

AMIBIOS

Version :0407
Build Date :07/02/08

Processor

Type :AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+
Speed :1800MHz
Count :1

System Memory

Installed Size: 512MB

Usable Size : 512MB

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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

AMI BIOS

Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.

Processor

Displays the auto-detected CPU specication.

System Memory

Displays the auto-detected system memory.

Select Screen

Select Item
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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5.4 Advanced menu

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

JumperFree Conguration

CPU Conguration

Chipset

Onboard Devices Conguration

PCIPnP

USB Conguration

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5.4.1 JumperFreeConguration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Adjust System
Frequency/Voltage
etc.

Select Screen

Select Item
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

Congure System Frequency/Voltage

CPU OverClocking [Auto]
GPU OverClocking [Auto]
PCIE OverClocking [Auto]

CPU Ratio and Voltage:

Processor Frequency Multiple [Auto]
Processor Voltage [Autp]
Processor-NB Voltage [Auto]

Hyper Transport Conguration

Hyper Transport Speed [Auto]
Hyper Transport Width [Autp]

Memory Timming and Voltage:

Memory Clock Mode [Auto]

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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Select Screen

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

Scroll down to display the following items:

DRAM Timing Mode [Auto]
Memory OverVoltage [Auto]

Chipset Voltage:

Chipset OverVoltage [Auto]

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CPU Overclocking [Auto]

Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal

frequency. Select either one of the preset overclocking conguration options:

[Auto] - allows you to set overclocking parameters automatically.

[Manual] - allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.

[Overclock Prole] - loads overclocking proles with optimal parameters for stability

when overclocking.

[Test Mode]

The following item appears only when the CPU Overclocking item is set to

[MANUAL].

CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) [200]

Allows you to select CPU/HT reference frequency. Conguration options: [200]
[201] [202] [203] ... [400]

The following item appears only when the CPU Overclocking item is set to

[Overclock Prole].

Overclock Options [Auto]

Allows you to select the overclock options. Conguration options: [Auto] [Overclock
2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%]

GPU OverClocking [Auto]

Allows you to set GPU overclocking. Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual]

The following item appears only when the GPU Overclocking item is set to

[Manual].

GPU Engine Clock [500]

Allows you to select GPU Engine frequency. Conguration options: [150] [151]
[152] [153] ... [999]

PCIE Overclocking [Auto]

Allows you to select the PCIE Overclocking. Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual]

The following item appears only when the PCIE Overclocking item is set to

[Manual].

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PCIE Clock [100]

Allows you to select PCI Express frequency. Conguration options: [100] [101]
[102] [103] ... [150]

Processor Frequency Multiplier [Auto]

Allows you to select Processor frequency. Conguration options: [Auto] [x4.0 800
MHz] [x5.0 1000 MHz] [x6.0 1200 MHz] [x7.0 1400 MHz] [x8.0 1600 MHz] [x9.0
1800 MHz]

Processor Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to select the Processor voltage or set it to auto for safe mode.

Conguration options: [Auto] [+ 50mv] [+100mv] [+ 150mv]

Processor-NB Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to select the Processor-NB voltage or set it to auto for safe mode.

Conguration options: [Auto] [+ 50mv] [+ 100mv] [+150mv]

Hyper Transport Speed [Auto]

Allows you to set the HyperTransport link speed.

Conguration options:[200MHz] [400MHz] [600MHz] [800 MHZ] [1 GHz] [Auto]

Hyper Transport Width [Auto]

Allows you to set the HyperTransport link width.

Conguration options: [Auto] [4 Bit] [8 Bit] [16 Bit]

Memory Clock Mode [Auto]

Allows you to set the memory clock mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual]

The following two items appear only when the Memory clock mode item is set

to [Manual].

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Memclock Value [200 MHz]

Allows you to set the Memclock value. Conguration options: [200 MHz] [266 MHz]
[333 MHz] [400 MHz] [533 MHz]

DRAM Timing Mode [Auto]

Allows you to set the DRAM timing mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [DCT 0]

Memory Over Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the memory over voltage. The value ranges from 1.85000V to

2.24375V with a 0.00625V interval. Conguration options: [Auto]

Chipset Over Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the chipset over voltage. Conguration options: [Auto] [+50mv]
[+100mv] [+150mv]

5.4.2 CPUConguration

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

Advanced

CPU Conguration

Module Version: 13.29
AGESA Version: 3.1.8.0
Physical Count: 1
Logical Count: 1

AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+
Revision: F2
Cache L1: 128 KB
Cache L2: 128 KB
Cache L3: N/A
Speed : 1800MHz
Current FSB Multiplier: 9x
Maximum FSB Multiplier: 9x
Able to change Freq. : Yes
uCode Patch Level : 0x62

GART Error Reporting [Disabled]

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

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

Select Screen

Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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 [Enabled]

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]

5.4.3 Chipset

Chipset Conguration

NorthBridge Conguration

Internal Graphics

NorthBridgeConguration

NorthBridge Chipset Conguration

Memory Conguration

ECC Conguration

Memory CLK :333MHz
CAS Latency(Tc1) :5.0
RAS/CAS Delay(Trcd) :5 CLK
Row Precharge Time(Trp) :5 CLK
Min Active RAS(Tras) :15 CLK
RAS/RAS Delay(Trrd) :3 CLK
Row Cycle(Trc) :21 CLK

Memory Options &

Information

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MemoryConguration

Advanced

Memory Conguration

Bank Interleaving [Auto]

Channel Interleaving [Disabled]
Enabled Clock to ALL DIMMs [Disabled]
MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled]
Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled]
DCT Unganged Mode [Auto]
Power Down Enable [Enabled]

Bank Interleaving [Auto]

Allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

Channel Interleaving [Disabled]

Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Address bits 6] [Address bits 12]
[XOR of Address bits [20:16, 6]] [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 9]]

Enable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled]

Allows you to enable unused clocks to DIMMs even memory slots are not
populated.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable MemClk Tri-Stating during C3 and Alt VID.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable memory remapping around memory hole.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

DCT Unganged Mode [Always]

Allows you to select unganged DRAM mode (64-bit width).

Conguration options: [Auto] [Always]

Power Down Enable [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable DDR power down mode.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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ECCConguration

Advanced

ECC Conguration

ECC Mode [Disabled]
DRAM ECC Enable [Disabled]

DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT [Disabled]
4-Bit ECC Mode [Disabled]
DRAM BG Scrub [Disabled]
Data Cache BG Scrub [Disabled]
L2 Cache BG Scrub [Disabled]
L3 Cache BG Scrub [Disabled]

ECC Mode [Disabled]

Enables or disables the DRAM ECC that allows the hardware to report and

correct memory errors automatically. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Basic]
[Good] [Super] [Max] [User]

DRAM ECC Enable [Disabled]

Enables or disables the DRAM ECC. Conguration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]

DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT [Disabled]

Enables or disables the DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT feature that allows the
system to correct the DRAM ECC errors immediately when they occur.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4-Bit ECC Mode [Disabled]

Enables or disables the ECC chip kill feature.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

DRAM BG Scrub [Disabled]

Disables or sets the DRAM BG Scrub. Conguration options: [Disabled]
[40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us]
[20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us]

Data Cache BG Scrub [Disabled]

Disables or sets the Data Cache BG Scrub. This item allows the data

cache BG Scrub RAM to be corrected when idle. Conguration options:
[Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160na] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us]
[10.2us] [20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us]

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L2 Cache BG Scrub [Disabled]

Disables or sets the L2 Cache BG Scrub. This item allows the L2 data

cache RAM to be corrected while idle. Conguration options: [Disabled]
[40ns] [80ns] [160na] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us]
[20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us]

L3 Cache BG Scrub [Disabled]

Disables or sets the L2 Cache BG Scrub. This item allows the L3 data

cache RAM to be corrected while idle. Conguration options: [Disabled]
[40ns] [80ns] [160na] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us]
[20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us]

DRAMTimingConguration

Internal Graphics

Primary Video Controller [GFX0-GPP-IGFX-PCI]
UMA Frame Buffer Size [Auto]

Surround View [Auto]
AMD 780 HD Audio [Enable]

DisplayPort Cong [Disabled]

Options

GFX0-GPP-IGFX-PCI
GPP-GFX0-IGFX-PCI
PCI-GFX0-GPP-IGFX
IGFX-GFX0-GPP-PCI

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

Allows you to set primary video controller.

Conguration options: [GFX0-GPP-IGFX-PCI] [GPP-GFX0-IGFX-PCI]
[PCI-GFX0-GPP-IGFX] [PCI-GFX0-GPP-IGFX]

UMA Frame Buffer Size [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB]

Surround View [Auto]

Allows INTGFX to be secondary display, if PCIE is primary display. When you
select Auto, it enabled SVIEW by default for RV610/RV620.

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

AMD 780 HD Audio [Enable]

Allows you to enable HDMI Audio. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enable]

DisplayPortCong[Disabled]

Allows you to congure display port. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enable]

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5.4.4 OnboardDevicesConguration

Advanced

Congure ITE8712 Super IO Chipset

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]

Parallel Port Address [378]
Parallel Port Mode [Normal]
Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]

HDAudio Controller [Enabled]
Front Panel Select [HD Audio]
SPDIF_OUT Mode Setting [SPDIF OutPut]
OnBoard LAN Controller [Enabled]
Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
1394 Controller [Enabled]

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Allows BIOS to Select
Serial Port1 Base
Addresses.

Select Screen

Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]

Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4][2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]

Parallel Port Address [378]

Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC]

Parallel Port Mode [Normal]

Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode.

Conguration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [EPP+ECP]

Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]

Conguration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7]

HDAudio Controller [Enabled]

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

Front Panel Select [HD Audio]

Conguration options: [HD Audio] [AC97]

SPDIF_OUT Mode Setting [SPDIF Output]

Conguration options: [HDMI Output] [SPDIF Output]

OnBoard LAN Controller [Enabled]

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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