ASUS V2-M3N8200, V3-M3N8200 Installation Manual

V2/V3-M3N8200

ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)

Installation Manual

E4199

First Edition

October 2008

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Table of contents

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
	Voltage selector..............................................................................	1-7
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	Installing the CPU............................................................	2-4
	2.4.2	Installing the heatsink and fan.........................................	2-6
2.5	Installing a DIMM..........................................................................		2-8
	2.5.1	Memory configurations....................................................	2-8
	2.5.2	Installing a DDR2 DIMM................................................	2-12
	2.5.3	Removing a DDR2 DIMM..............................................	2-12
2.6	Expansion slots..........................................................................		2-13
	2.6.1	Installing an expansion card..........................................	2-13
	2.6.2	Configuring an expansion card......................................	2-13
	2.6.3	PCI slots........................................................................	2-15
	2.6.4	PCI Express x1 slot.......................................................	2-15
	2.6.5	PCI Express x16 slot.....................................................	2-15
2.7	Installing an optical drive...........................................................		2-16
2.8	Installing a hard disk drive........................................................		2-17
2.9	Installing the card reader...........................................................		2-19
2.10	Installing a floppy disk drive.....................................................		2-21
2.11	Re-connecting cables.................................................................		2-22
	LED cables...................................................................................		2-22

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2.12 Reinstalling the cover................................................................

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Chapter 3: Starting up

3.1	Installing an operating system....................................................		3-2
3.2	Powering up..................................................................................		3-2
3.3	Support DVD information.............................................................		3-3
	3.3.1	Running the support DVD................................................	3-3
	3.3.2	Drivers menu...................................................................	3-4
	3.3.3	Utilities menu...................................................................	3-5
	3.3.4	Make Disk menu..............................................................	3-7
	3.3.5	Manual menu...................................................................	3-8
	3.3.6	ASUS Contact information...............................................	3-9

Chapter 4: Motherboard introduction

4.1	Introduction...................................................................................	4-2
4.2	Motherboard layout......................................................................	4-2
4.3	Jumpers.........................................................................................	4-3
4.4	Connectors....................................................................................	4-4

Chapter 5: BIOS setup

5.1	Managing and updating your BIOS.............................................		5-2
	2.1.1	Creating a bootable floppy disk.......................................	5-2
	5.1.2	ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility...................................................	5-4
	5.1.3	AFUDOS utility................................................................	5-5
	5.1.4	ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility.......................................	5-7
	5.1.5	ASUS Update utility.........................................................	5-9
5.2	BIOS setup program...................................................................		5-12
	5.2.1	BIOS menu screen........................................................	5-13
	5.2.2	Menu bar.......................................................................	5-13
	5.2.3	Navigation keys.............................................................	5-14
	5.2.4	Menu items....................................................................	5-14
	5.2.5	Sub-menu items............................................................	5-14
	5.2.6	Configuration fields........................................................	5-14
	5.2.7	Pop-up window..............................................................	5-14
	5.2.8	Scroll bar.......................................................................	5-14
	5.2.9	General help..................................................................	5-14
5.3	Main menu...................................................................................		5-15

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	5.3.1	System Time..................................................................	5-15
	5.3.2	System Date..................................................................	5-15
	5.3.3	Legacy DisketteA..........................................................	5-15
	5.3.4	Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA1~3, ESATA...............	5-16
	5.3.5	Storage Configuration....................................................	5-18
	5.3.6	System Information........................................................	5-19
5.4	Advanced menu..........................................................................		5-20
	5.4.1	JumperFree Configuration.............................................	5-20
	5.4.2	CPU Configuration.........................................................	5-22
	5.4.3	Chipset..........................................................................	5-23
	5.4.4	Onboard Devices Configuration....................................	5-30
	5.4.5	PCI PnP.........................................................................	5-31
	5.4.6	USB Configuration.........................................................	5-32
	5.4.7	Trusted Computing........................................................	5-33
5.5	Power menu................................................................................		5-34
	5.5.1	Suspend Mode..............................................................	5-34
	5.5.2	ACPI 2.0 Support..........................................................	5-34
	5.5.3	ACPIAPIC Support.......................................................	5-34
	5.5.4	APM Configuration........................................................	5-35
	5.5.5	Hardware Monitor..........................................................	5-36
5.6	Boot menu...................................................................................		5-37
	5.6.1	Boot Device Priority.......................................................	5-37
	5.6.2	Boot Settings Configuration...........................................	5-38
	5.6.3	Security..........................................................................	5-39
5.7	Tools menu..................................................................................		5-41
	5.7.1	ASUS EZ Flash 2..........................................................	5-41
	5.7.2	AI NET 2........................................................................	5-42
5.8	Exit menu.....................................................................................		5-43

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

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

•This device may not cause harmful interference, and

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

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

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

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 modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

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

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Safety information

Electrical safety

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

•When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.

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

Operation safety

•Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all the documentation that came with the package.

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

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

•Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet. Place the product on a stable surface.

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

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 nachAngaben des

Herstellers.

LASER PRODUCT WARNING

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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

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About this guide

Audience

This guide provides general information and installation instructions about theASUS Vintage V2/V3-M3N8200 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-M3N8200. 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 CD.

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 setup

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 find 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 flyers, 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-M3N8200 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-M3N8200 barebone system with

•ASUS motherboard

•Power supply unit

•ASUS chassis

2.Cable

•AC power cable

3.Support CD

4.User guide

An optional card reader is available along with the system for the users to purchase.

Chapter 1

This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS

V2/V3-M3N8200. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.

System introduction

1.1Welcome!

Thank you for choosing theASUS V2/V3-M3N8200!

TheASUS V2/V3-M3N8200 is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature.

The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard with theAMD SocketAM2+ that supports theAMD® Phenom™FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ /

SempronTM processors.

The system supports up to 8 GB of system memory using DDR2-1066/800/ 667/533 DIMMs. High-resolution graphics via Nvidia on board Gfx or PCI Express x16 slot, SerialATA, USB 2.0, and 8-channel audio feature the system and take you ahead in the world of power computing.

1.2Front panel

The front panel includes the optical drive bays, floppy 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 floppy 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.Microphone port. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.

8.Headphone port. This Line In (green) port connects a headphone with a stereo mini-plug.

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.

PCI Express Graphics Slot supports most of the ATi® and NVDIA® graphics cards, except some ATi® graphics cards of old version, such as ATi® X300, X550, X700, and X800 series.

An optional Card Reader (see the figure bellow) available. It is to be installed in the 3.5-inch drive bay, and connected to the motherboard through a USB cable.

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1.3Rear panel

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

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

1.Voltage selector. This switch allows you to adjust the system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area. See the section “Voltage selector” on page 1-6 before adjusting this switch.

2.Power connector. This connector is for the power cable and plug.

3.Power supply unit fan vent. This vent is for the PSU fan that provides ventilation inside the power supply unit.

4.Power Switch. This switch is for switching on/off the power supply unit.

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5.Chassis fan vent. This vent is for the fan that provides ventilation inside the system chassis.

6.PS/2 keyboard port. This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.

7.USB 2.0 ports 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

8.Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable.

9.HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected content.

10.DVI pot. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D can not be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and is not compatible with DVI-I.

Dual display output support

•This table indicates that whether the following dual display outputs are supported for your motherboard:

Dual display outputs	Supported	Not supported
DVI + D-Sub	•
DVI + HDMI		•
HDMI + D-Sub	•

•During POST, only the monitor connected to the D-Sub port has display. The dual display function works only under Windows.

Playback of HD DVD and Blu-Ray Discs

•For better playback quality, we recommend that you follow the system requirements listed below.

Suggested list CPU AMD® Athlon 4400+ DIMM DDR2 800 (1GB or higher)

BIOS setup Frame Buffer Size--256MB or higher Playback CyberLink® PowerDVD 7.3 software (not supporting video acceleration)

	File format	Best resolution
		Windows XP	Windows Vista
	Non-protected clips	1920 x 1080p	1920 x 1080p
	HD-DVD	1920 x 1080p	1280 x 1080p
	Blu-Ray	1280 x 1080p	1280 x 1080p

•Supported DVD formats: VC-1, H.264, and MPEG-2.

•To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, ensure to use HDCP compliant devices and softwares.

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11.ESATA port. This port connects an external Serial ATA hard disk.

12.VGA port. This 15-pin port is for a VGAmonitor or other VGA-compatible devices.

13.LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.

14.Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the sie speakers in an

8-channel audio configuration.

15.Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.

16.Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker.

In 4-channel and 6-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes

Front Speaker Out.

17.Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources.

18.Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the rear speakers in a

4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration.

19.Center / Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects the center / subwoofer speakers.

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

Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration

	Port	Headset	4-channel	6-channel	8-channel
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	Light Blue	Line In	Surround Out	Line In	Line In
	Lime	Line Out	Front Speaker Out	Front Speaker Out	Front Speaker Out
	Pink	Mic In	Mic In	Mac In	Mac In
	Orange	-	-	Center/ Subwoofer	Center/ Subwoofer
	Black	-	Rear Speaker Out	Rear Speaker Out	Rear Speaker Out
	Gray	-	-	-	Side Speaker Out

20.Expansion slot covers. Remove these covers when installing expansion cards.

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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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1.4Internal components

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.

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2.	5.25-inch optical drive bays	8.	ASUS motherboard
3.	Floppy disk drive bay	9.	PCI Express x1 slot
4.	Hard disk drive bay	10.	PCI Express x16 slot
5.	Power supply unit	11.	PCI slots
6.	CPU socket	12.	Metal bracket lock

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Chapter 2

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

Basic installation

2.1Preparation

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

2.2Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the system.

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

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

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

The motherboard comes with an onboard standby power LED. This LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode or in soft-off mode, and not powered OFF. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and make sure that the standby power LED is OFF before installing any system component.

SB_PWR

ON

OFF

Standby

Powered

Power

Off

Onboard LED

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2.3Removing 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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2.4Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a 940-pinAM2+ socket designed for theAMD Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Sempron™ processor.

TheAM2+ socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. Make sure you use a CPU is designed for the

AM2+ socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the

CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!

AM2+ socket is backward compatible withAM2 socket.

2.4.1Installing the CPU

To install a CPU:

1.Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

CPU Socket AM2+

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 fit in completely.

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

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

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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2.4.2Installing the heatsink and fan

Make sure that you use onlyAMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly.

Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan.

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

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

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

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

CPU Fan

CPU Heatsink

Retention 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.

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

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

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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2.5Installing a DIMM

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

Memory Module (DIMM) sockets.

The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets:

DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 112 Pins 128 Pins

240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets

Channel	Sockets
Channel A	DIMM_A1 and DIMMA2
Channel B	DIMM_B1 and DIMM B2

2.5.1Memory configurations

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

Recommended Memory Configurations

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	Single-Channel	–	Populated		–	–
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	Dual-channel (1)	Populated	Populated		–	–
	Dual-channel (2)	Populated	Populated		Populated	Populated

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•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 configuration (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)

•Due to the chipset’s limitation, the 1066 MHz memory modules run at 1066 MHz only when:

-two 1066 MHz memory modules installed in the same colored-slots (either in the yellow slots or black slots); and

-one 1066 MHz memory module installed in any of the slots.

In other cases, the 1066 MHz memory modules can only run at 800 MHz.

• Always use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for dual channel mode. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.

• If you are using a Windows 32-bit version operating system (e.g. 32-bit Windows, 32-bit Vista), the system will allocate a certain amount of memory space for system devices.

• When installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB is recommended.

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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Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)

DDR2-533 MHz capability

Size	Vendor	Model	CL	Brand	SS/	Component	DIMM support
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512MB	Kingston	KVR533D2N4/512	N/A	Infineon	SS	HYB18T512800AF3733336550		·	·
512MB	Samsung	M378T6553BG0-CD5	4	Samsung	SS	K4T51083QB-GCD5		·	·
1G	HY	HYMP512U64CP8-C4AB	4	Hynix	DS	HY5PS12821CFP-C4		·	·
512MB	Micron	MT 16HTF6464AG-53EB2	4	Micron	DS	D9BOM		·	·
1G	Corsair	VS1GB533D2	N/A	Corsair	DS	64M8CFEGQIB0900718		·	·
512MB	Elpida	EBE51UD8ABFA-5C-E	N/A	Elpida	SS	E5108AB-5C-E		·	·
512MB	Transcend	512MB ECC	N/A	Micron	SS	6ND22D9GCT(ECC)		·	·
512MB	ADATA	M2OAD2G3H3166I1B52	N/A	ADATA	SS	AD29608A8A-37DG20719		·	·

DDR2-667 MHz capability

Size	Vendor	Model	CL	Brand	SS/	Component	DIMM support
					DS		A*	B*	C*
2G	Kingston	KVR667D2N5/2G	N/A	Micron	DS	7RE22 D9HNL		·	·
512MB	Samsung	M378T6553CZ3-CE6	N/A	Samsung	SS	K4T51083QC-ZCE6		·	·
2G	Qimonda	HYS64T256020EU-3S-B	5	Qimonda	DS	HTB18T1G800BF-3S3VV10907		·	·
1G	Corsair	VS1GB667D2	N/A	Corsair	DS	MID095D62864M8CEC		·	·
1G	HY	HYMP512U72AP8-Y5	N/A	Hynix	DS	HY5PS12821AFP-Y5(ECC)		·	·
1G	HY	HYMP512U64CP8-Y5AB	5	Hynix	DS	HY5PS12521CFP-Y5		·	·
512MB	Kingmax	KLCC28F-A8KB5	N/A	Kingmax	SS	KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX		·	·
512MB	Apacer	AU512E667C5KBGC	5	Apacer	SS	AM4B5708MIJS7E0627B		·	·
1G	Apacer	AU01GE667C5KBGC	5	Apacer	DS	AM4B5708MIJS7E0627B		·	·
512MB	ADATA	M20AD5G3H3166I1C52	N/A	ADATA	SS	AD29608A8A-3EG20648		·	·
512MB	ADATA	M20AD5G3H3166I1C52	N/A	ADATA	SS	AD29608A8A-3EG20718		·	·
512MB	VDATA	M2GVD5G3H31A4I1C52	N/A	VDATA	SS	VD29608A8A-3EC20615		·	·
1G	VDATA	M2GVD5G3I41C4I1C52	N/A	VDATA	DS	VD29608A8A-3EC20620		·	·
1G	PSC	AL7E8E63B-6E1K	5	PSC	DS	A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N		·	·
1G	PSC	AL7E8F73C-6E1	5	PSC	SS	A3R1GE3CFF734MAA0J		·	·
512MB	Nanya	NT512T64U88A1BY-3C	N/A	Nanya	SS	NT5TU64M8AE-3C		·	·
1G	Kingtiger	E0736001024667	N/A	Kingtiger	DS	KTG667PS6408NST-C6 GDBTX		·	·
1G	Kingston	KHX6400D2LL/1G	N/A	Kingston	DS	Heat-Sink Package		·	·
1G	Samsung	KR M378T2953CZ3-CE7	N/A	Samsung	DS	K4T51083QC-ZCE7		·	·
1G	Samsung	KR M391T2953CZ3-CE7	N/A	Samsung	DS	K4T51083QC-ZCE7(ECC)		·	·
512MB	Qimonda	HYS64T64000EU-2.5-B2	6	Qimonda	SS	HYB18T512800B2F25FSS28380		·	·
1G	Micron	MT18HTF12872AY-80ED4	5	Micron	DS	6TD22D9GKX(ECC)		·	·
1G	Corsair	XMS2-6400	5	Corsair	DS	Heat-Sink Package		·	·

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Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)

DDR2-800 MHz capability

Size	Vendor	Model	CL	Brand	SS/	Component	DIMM support
					DS		A*	B*	C*
1G	HY	HYMP512U64AP8-S6AA	N/A	Hynix	DS	HY5PS12821AFP-S6		·	·
2G	Apacer	78.A1GA0.9K4	5	Apacer	DS	AM4B5808CQJS8E0740E		·	·
512MB	ADATA	M20AD6G3H3160I1E58	N/A	ADATA	SS	AD29608A8A-25EG80720		·	·
1G	VDATA	M2GVD6G3I4170I1E53	N/A	VDATA	DS	VD29608A8A-25EG30647		·	·
1G	PSC	AL7E8F73C-8E1	5	PSC	SS	A3R1GE3CFF734MAA0E		·	·

DDR2-1066 MHz capability

Size	Vendor	Model	CL	Brand	SS/	Component	DIMM support
					DS		A*	B*	C*
512MB	Kingston	KHX8500D2/512	N/A	Kingston	SS	Heat-Sink Package	·	·	·
512MB	Kingston	KHX8500D2K2/1GN	N/A	Kingston	SS	Heat-Sink Package	·	·
1G	Kingston	KHX8500D2K2/2GN	N/A	Kingston	DS	Heat-Sink Package	·	·	·
1G	Qimonda	HYS64T128020EU-19F-C	6	Qimonda	DS	HYB18T512800CF19FFSS24313	·	·	·
1G	Corsair	CM2X1024-8500C5	N/A	Corsair	DS	Heat-Sink Package	·	·
1G	Corsair	CM2X1024-8500C5D	5	Corsair	DS	Heat-Sink Package	·	·	·
512MB	ADATA	M2OMIDG3H3160INC5Z	5	ADATA	SS	Heat-Sink Package	·	·	·
1G	ADATA	M2OMIDG314720INC5Z	5	ADATA	DS	Heat-Sink Package	·	·	·
1G	OCZ	OCZ2N10662GK	N/A	OCZ	DS	Heat-Sink Package	·	·	·
1G	GEIL	M016E2864T2AGXAKT7G330520	5	Micron	DS	7KD22D9GMH	·	·	·

• Due toAM2+ CPU limitation, only one DDR2 1066 DIMM is supported per channel. When four DDR2 DIMMs are installed, all DIMMs run at 800MHz frequency by default for system stability.

•The default DIMM frequency depends on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value.

SS - Single-sided / DS - Double - sided

DIMM support:

• A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration.

• B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration.

• C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration.

Visit theASUS website for the latest DDR2-533/667/800/1066MHz QVL.

ASUS V2/V3-M3N8200

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2.5.2Installing a DDR2 DIMM

Make sure 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.

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

2

DDR2 DIMM notch

1

ADDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO

NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the

3

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

Locked Retaining Clip

2.5.3Removing a DDR2 DIMM

Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.	2
1. Simultaneously press the	1
retaining clips outward to unlock
the DIMM.	1
	DDR2 DIMM notch

Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.

2.Remove the DIMM from the socket.

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