ASUS V7-M4A3000E, V6-M4A3000E User Manual

V-series M4A3000E

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ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)

User’s Manual

E5233

First Edition V1
December 2009

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Table of contents

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

Safety information

About this guide

System package contents

Chapter 1: System introduction

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

1.2 Front panel

1.2.1 V6-M4A3000E front panel ...............................................

1.2.2 V7-M4A3000E front panel ...............................................

1.3 Rear panel

1.4 Internal components

1.5 QualiedVendorsLists(QVL)

Chapter 2: Starting up

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

2.2 Powering up

2.3 SupportDVDinformation

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

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

2.3.3 Make Disk menu .............................................................

2.3.4 Manual menu ..................................................................

2.3.5 ASUS Contact information ..............................................

2.3.6 Other information ............................................................

2.4 Software information

2.4.1 ASUS AI Manager .........................................................

2.4.2 ASUS Express Gate .....................................................

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Chapter 3: Motherboard info

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

3.2 Motherboard layout

3.3 Jumpers

3.4 Connectors

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Chapter 4: BIOS setup

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

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

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

4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ......................................

4.2 BIOS setup program

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

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

4.2.3 Navigation keys ...............................................................

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

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

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

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

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

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

4.3 Main menu

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

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

4.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA1~6 .............................

4.3.4 SATA Conguration .......................................................

4.3.5 System Information .......................................................

4.4 Advanced menu

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

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

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

4.4.4 PCI PnP ........................................................................

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

4.5 Power menu

4.5.1 Suspend Mode ..............................................................

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

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

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

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

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4.6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 4-24

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

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

4.6.3 Security .........................................................................

4.7 Tools menu

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

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

4.7.3 AI NET 2

4.8 Exit menu

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Notices

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.

REACH

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

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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.

• We recommend that you use this product in environments with an ambient
temperature below 35ºC.

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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DO NOT throw the Barebone system’s components in municipal waste. This
product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This
symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and
electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local
regulations for disposal of electronic products.

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

About this guide

Audience

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

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

1. Chapter 1: System introduction

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

2. Chapter 2: Starting up

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

3. Chapter 3: Motherboard info

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

4. Chapter 4: BIOS setup

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

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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 V-series M4A3000E system package for the following items.

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

Item description

1. ASUS V-series M4A3000E barebone system with

• ASUS motherboatd

• Power supply unit

• ASUS chassis

2. Cable

• AC power cable

3. Support DVD

4.

5. Telecom Adapter Card (Optional)

Quick Installation Guide

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Chapter 1

This chapter gives a general
description of the ASUS
V-series M4A3000E. 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 V-series M4A3000E!

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

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

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

1600(O.C.)/1333/1066MHz DIMMs. High-resolution graphics via integrated

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

1.2 Front panel

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

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1. Two empty 5.25-inch drive bays. These bays are for 5.25-inch IDE/SATA

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optical drives.

2. Two empty 3.5-inch drive bays

. These bays are for 3.5-inch hard disk

drives.

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3. MemoryStick

/ Memory Stick Pro™ card slot

4. Secure Digital™/ Multimedia Card slot

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5. CompactFlash

6. USB 2.0 ports.

/ Microdrive™ card slot

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 (lime) port connects a headphone with a

stereo mini-plug.

9. Power button.

Press this button to turn the system on.

1.2.2 V7-M4A3000Efrontpanel

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1. Opticaldiskdrivebay(empty). You may install an additional optical disk

drive in this bay.

2. Optical disk drive eject button.

Press this button to eject the optical disk

drive tray.

3. Opticaldiskdrivebay(empty).

You may install an additional optical disk

drive in this bay.

4. Front I/O ports cover.

5. Power button.

6. MemoryStick

Press this button to turn the system on.

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/ Memory Stick Pro™ card slot, Secure Digital™/
Multimedia Card slot, CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ card slot, USB 2.0
ports, Microphone port, Headphone port

This V-series provide V6/V7 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

DVI

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

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

1. 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 1-7 before adjusting this switch.

2. Power connector.

3. Power supply unit fan vent.

This connector is for the power cable and plug.

This vent is for the PSU fan that provides

ventilation inside the power supply unit.

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

5. Chassis fan vent.

This vent is for the fan that provides ventilation inside the

system chassis.

6. PS/2 mouse port.

7. PS/2 keyboard port.

8. DVI-DOutport.

This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.

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

This port is for any DVI-D compatible device and is HDCP
compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected
content.

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

This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor

or other VGA-compatible devices.

10. USB 2.0 ports 1 ~ 4.

These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are

available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

11. LAN(RJ-45)port.

This port allows gigabit connection to a Local Area
Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN
port LED indications.

LANportLEDindications

Activity/LinkLED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

12. Microphoneport(pink).

13. LineOutport(lime).

This port connects a microphone.

This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In

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

Front Speaker Out.

14. LineInport(lightblue).

This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or

other audio sources.

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

Audio2,4,or6-channelconguration

Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel

Light Blue Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Pink Mic In Mic In Bass/Center

15. Expansion slot covers.

Remove these covers when installing expansion

cards.

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

M4A78LT-M LE

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

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1. Front panel cover

2. 5.25-inch optical drive bays

3. 3.5-inch drive bay

4. Hard disk drive bay

5. Power supply unit

6. CPU socket

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

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7. DIMM sockets

8. ASUS motherboard

9. PCI Express x1 slot

10. PCI Express x16 slot

11. PCI slots

12. Metal bracket lock

1.5 QualiedVendorsLists(QVL)

DDR3-1066MHz capability

Vendor Part No. Size

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SAMSUNG M378B2873EH1-CF8 1024MB SS Samsung SEC 901 HCF8 K4B1G0846E - - • •

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

DIMM socket

support(Optional)

A* B*

DDR3-1333MHz capability

Vendor Part No. Size

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Transcend TS128MLK64V3U 1024MB SS - SEC 813HCH9 K4B1G0846D - - • •

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

DIMM socket

support(Optional)

A* B*

SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided
DIMM support:

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

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

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

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

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Chapter 2

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

Starting up

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2.1 Installing an operating system

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

maximize the features of your hardware.

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

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

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

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

2.2 Powering up

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

Press to turn ON the system

2.3 Support DVD information

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

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

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

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2.3.1 RunningthesupportDVD

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

Click an icon to
display support

DVD/motherboard

information

Click an item to install

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

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

ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD.

AMD Chipset Driver

Installs the AMD® chipset driver.

VIAAudioDriver

Installs the VIA audio driver and application.

AMD Graphics Driver

Installs the AMD® Graphics driver.

AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Driver

Installs the AMD® Cool ‘n’ Quiet driver.

Atheros AR8131 PCI-E Ethernet Controller

Installs the Atheros® AR8131 PCI-E Ethernet Controller.

ASUS EPU-4 Engine

Installs ASUS EPU-4 Engine.

Norton Internet Security 2009

Installs the Norton Internet Security 2009.

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2.3.2 Utilities menu

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

ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet Utility

Installs ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet utility.

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 AI Manager

Installs the ASUS AI Manager.

Atheros Ethernet Utility

Installs the Atheros® Ethernet Utility.

Adobe Reader 9

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

AMD RAID/AHCI RaidXpert

Installs the AMD® RAID/AHCI Xpert utility.

AMDOverDriveUtility(AOD)

Installs the AMD OverDrive utility.

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ASUSTurboKey

Installs ASUS Turbo Key.

ASUS Express Gate Installer

Installs the ASUS Express Gate application.

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.

2.3.3 Make Disk menu

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

Make AMD RAID/AHCI Driver Disk

Allows you to create an AMD® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID/AHCI driver disk.

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

ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide

Allows you to open the ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide.

ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide

Allows you to open the ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide.

VIAHDAudioUser’sManual

Allows you to open the VIA HD Audio User’s Manual.

NIS 2009 Subscription Renewal Guide

Allows you to open the NIS 2009 Subscription Renewal Guide.

AMD RAID/AHCI User’s Manual

Allows you to open the AMD RAID/AHCI User’s Manual.

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