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1. Asus e D DII Mon oo om M4A78LT M LE Keyboard power setting Chapter 3 Motherboard info 3 4 Connectors Serial port connectors 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 fF The serial port bracket COM1 is purchased separately M4A78LT M LE m mom om aum D Dnm M4A78LT M LE Serial port COM1 connector 2 Serial ATA connectors 7 pin SATA1 6 These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives RSATA RXN5 RSATA RXP5 RSATA TXN5 RSATA TXP5 GND GND a z 5 RSATA TXP3 RSATA RXN3 RSATA RXP3 GND RSATA TXN3 GND GND RSATA RXP1 GND RSATA TXP1 GND RSATA RXN1 RSATA TXN1 GND M4A78LT M LE SATA connectors ASUS V series M4A3000E RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND GND a z v RSATA TXP4 RSATA RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 GND GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 G
2. Auto Floppy Forced FDD Hard Disk CDROM 4 5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management APM Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the configuration options BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend ACPI 2 0 Support Enabled ACPI APIC Support Enabled gt APM Configuration gt Hardware Monitor 4 5 1 Suspend Mode Auto Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI state to be used for system suspend Configuration options S1 POS Only S3 Only Auto 4 5 2 ACPI 2 0 Support Enabled Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI 2 0 specifications Configuration options Disabled Enabled 4 5 3 ACPI APIC Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI support in the Application Specific Integrated Circuit ASIC When set to Enabled the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS V series M4A3000E 4 21 4 5 4 APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power _ E Power off Power on From S5 By PME Disabled Power On Power on From S5 By Ring Disabled Last State Power on By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Power on From S5 By RTC Alarm Disabled Restore on AC
3. Advanced Power Boot Tools and Exit on the menu bar have their respective menu items Main menu items 4 2 5 Sub menu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a sub menu To display the sub menu select the item and press lt Enter gt 4 2 6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items If an item is user configurable you can change the value of the field opposite the item You cannot select an item that is not user configurable A configurable field is enclosed in brackets and is highlighted when selected To change the value of a field select it then press lt Enter gt to display a list of options Refer to 2 2 7 Pop up window 4 2 7 Pop up window Select a menu item then press BIOS SETUP UTILITY i Misure dc ad Sie window with the configuration ACPI 2 0 Support Disabled select a feld options for that item NS configure system b Hardware Monitor 4 2 8 Scroll bar Ic mu A scroll bar appears on the right E 1 Save and Exit side of a menu screen when t there are items that do not fit on v02 61 C Copyright 1984 2009 American Megatrends Inc the screen Press the Pop up window Up Down arrow keys or lt Page Up Page Down keys to display the other items on the screen 4 2 9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item ASUS V series M4A3000E 4 9 4 10 4
4. Displays your Express Gate version Launches the help file Launches the Configuration Panel which allows you to specify network settings and other settings Goo Configures the network Adjusts the volume gt A Bj This icon appears only when a removable storage device USB drive is connected Left click this icon to launch the File Manager window Right click it to eject the removable storage device USB drive E Exits ASUS Express Gate Click Yes to enter the operating system you installed on the hard disk drive C Powers off the computer Accessing the Internet To configure the network settings Profile Save 1 Click Configuration Panel on Save commonly used network configurations as Profiles to access them later the LaunchBar Bu e Click Network cmm Make the proper network NN configurations Each network interface is enabled immediately after you tick joe the Enable checkbox LA The number of the LAN ports vary with the motherboard ASUS V series M4A3000E 2 19 LAN settings If you connect your computer to a home router that is connected to your DSL cable modem enable all the LAN ports Express Gate automatically uses the connected port Ff If you plug the network cable into a different port while Express Gate is running e g move the cable from LAN1 to LAN2 restart Express Gate to activate the new setting If your computer does not automatically get network setti
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 4 2 1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them geet Advanced Power Box 4 3 1 System Time Xx xx xx Allows you to set the system time 4 3 2 System Date Day xx xx xxxx Allows you to set the system date Chapter 4 BIOS setup 4 3 3 Primary IDE Master Slave SATA1 6 While entering Setup the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE SATA devices There is a separate sub menu for each IDE SATA device Select a device item then press lt Enter gt to display the IDE SATA device information BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Select the type of Primary IDE Master device connected to the system Device Not Detected LBA Large Mode Auto Block Multi Sector Transfer M Auto PIO Mode Auto DMA Mode Auto SMART Monitoring Auto 32Bit Data Transfer Enabled Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit xit 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 configurable These items show Not Detected if no IDE SATA device is installed in the system Type Auto Selects the type of IDE SATA drive Setting to Auto allows automatic
6. 3 pin CHA_FAN Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector N DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors CPU FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CHA FAN E M4A78LT M LE Ld GND 12V B Rotation Dm Dm Tom om om M4A78LT M LE fan connectors Z Only the 4 pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q Fan feature 7 Digital Audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF OUT This connector is for the S PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output Connect one end of the S PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S PDIF module SPDIF OUT GND fa i B SPDIFOUT p E 5V E um Tom Dnm LITE FTIIT ohm IT M4A78LT M LE Digital audio connector Z The S PDIF out module is purchased separately 3 8 Chapter 3 Motherboard info 8 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP This connector is for a chas
7. Configuration seeeeee 4 22 4 5 5 Hardware Monitor cccccccssecssssesssseesssneesssseesssnees 4 23 Table of contents 4 6 4 7 4 8 BOOL TMG IN sae 4 24 4 6 1 Boot Device Priority eeeeeeeeeee 4 24 4 6 2 Boot Settings Configuration sess 4 25 4 6 3 X Security eeeseesesisseseee esee nnns te nane 4 26 OOS MENU jase cas m 4 28 4 7 1 ASUS EZ AL 4 28 4 7 2 Express Gate ccccccsccsssesssseesseeesseeessneessereessneessaees 4 29 ATS A po c 4 29 BU NN E 4 30 vi 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 H
8. Make AMD RAID AHCI DriverDisk Please select items to install Make AMD RAID AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create an AMD Serial ATA SATA RAID AHCI driver disk ASUS V series M4A3000E 2 5 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 files are in Portable Document Format PDF Install the Adobe Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide Please select items to install ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide YIA HD Audio Users Manual NIS 2009 Subscription RenewallGuide AMD RAID AHCI UserisiManual 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 Chapter 2 Starting up 2 3 5 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide eitou Taipei Taiwan 11259 3447 s comitechservitechserv aspx ASUS V series M4A3000E 2 7 2 8 2 3 6 Other infor
9. Power Loss Power Off When set to Power Off the system goes into off state after an AC power loss When set to Power On the system goes on after an AC power loss When set to Last State the system goes into either off or on state whatever the system state was before the AC power loss Configuration options Power Off Power On Last State Power on From S5 By PME Disabled Enables or disables PME wake from sleep states Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power on From S5 By Ring Disabled Enables or disables ring to generate a wake event Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power on By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Enables or disables PS 2 Keyboard to generate a wake event Configuration options Disabled Space Bar Power Key Ctrl Esc Power on From S5 By RTC Alarm Disabled Enables or disables RTC to generate a wake event Configuration options Disabled Enabled 4 22 Chapter 4 BIOS setup 4 5 5 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature 37 C 98 5 F CPU Fan Speed 3229RPM Chassis Fan Speed N A VCORE Voltage 1 344V 3 3V Voltage 3 280V 5V Voltage 5 145V 12V Voltage 11 932V Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit Smart Q FAN Function Enabled Fan Auto Mode Start Voltage 5 0V Fan Auto Mode Start Speed Temp 25 C Fan Auto Mode Full Speed Temp 5526 v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009
10. RAM 1014MB ASUS V series M4A3000E 2 15 2 16 2 4 2 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant on environment that gives you quick access to the Internet Eight seconds after powering on your computer you can instantly surf the Internet use Skype or other Express Gate applications without entering the Windows OS LA The actual boot time depends on the system configuration Download the latest Express Gate version from the ASUS website at www asus com Installing ASUS Express Gate AN Ensure to install ASUS Express Gate from the motherboard Support DVD before use ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs USB HDDs and flash drives with at least 1 2GB free disk space When installing ASUS Express Gate on USB HDDs and flash drives connect the drives to the motherboard USB port before turning on the computer ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices in IDE mode only ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices connected to motherboard chipset controlled onboard SATA ports only All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported See section 1 2 1 Motherboard layout for the exact location of the onboard SATA ports Ensure that your monitor supports the screen resolution of 1024 x 768 before using ASUS Express Gate otherwise it will not launch after you power on your computer and your computer boots to the OS directly We recommend that you install 1GB system
11. RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking For system failure due to overclocking use the CPU Parameter Recall C P R feature Shut down and reboot the system then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values ASUS V series M4A3000E 3 3 USB device wake up 3 pin USBPW1 4 USBPW5 10 Set these jumpers to 5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode CPU stopped DRAM refreshed system running in low power mode using the connected USB devices Set these jumpers to 5VSB to wake up the compurer from S3 and S4 sleep modes no power to CPU DRAM in slow refresh power supply in reduced power mode USBPW1 4 H 4 5V 5VSB Default USBPW5 10 1 2 2 3 5V 5VSB Default evice wake up Keyboard power 3 pin KBPWR This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake up feature When you set this jumper to pins 2 3 5VSB you can wake up the computer by pressing a key on the keyboard This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the 5VSB lead and a corresponding setting in the BIOS KBPWR 1 2 2 3 LJ H oH 5V 5VSB Default nt
12. Skype Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled Enter OS Timer 10 Seconds Sets countdown duration that the system waits at the Express Gate s first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS Choose Prompt User to stay at the first screen of Express Gate for user action Configuration options Prompt User 1 second 3 seconds 5 seconds 10 seconds 15 seconds 20 seconds 30 seconds Reset User Data No Allows you to clear Express Gate s user data Configuration options No Reset When setting this item to Reset ensure to save the setting to the BIOS so that the user data will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate User data includes the Express Gate s settings as well as any personal information stored by the web browser bookmarks cookies browsing history etc This is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly Z The first time wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate c environment after clearing its settings 4 7 3 AI NET2 AI NET 2 Check Atheros LAN Pair Status Length cable during POST Check Atheros LAN cable Disabled Allows you enable or disable checking Atheros LAN cable during POST Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS V series M4A3000E 4 29 4 30 4 8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items an
13. features fF The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file 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 file option from the drop down menu then click Next 3 Locate the BIOS file from the Open window then click Open 4 Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process ms WE Toca pr YK v52 27 01 RET 1 Update S ave BIOS from to a file 2 Update BIOS from the Internet Update system BIOS using a specified BIOS image fie on ASUS Web Site y MED on ho rtemet Download a specied BIOS image Bo vie to f Y 4 Check BIOS Information F3 Update BIOS from a fie k Update BIOS aire ea ER Download BIOS from the Internet Look jn J 3 Floppy A e am v maasooorE ron File name v M4a3000E Files of type Bios Files awd bin ami tom l Cancel Chapter 4 BIOS setup 4 1 2 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 floppy disk and using a DOS based utility The EZ Flash 2 utility is built in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing lt Alt gt lt F2 gt during the Power On Self Tests POST To updat
14. memory or larger for a better performance of ASUS Express Gate To install Express Gate on your computer 1 Place the Support DVD into the optical drive The Drivers menu appears if Autorun is enabled on your computer 2 Click the Utilities tab then click ASUS Express Gate 3 Select your preferred language then click OK 4 The InstallShield Wizard for Express Gate appears Click Next to continue Chapter 2 Starting up 5 Select the target drive where you want to install Express Gate If you have multiple partitions installed on your computer it is recommended to install Express Gate in Drive C Click Next to continue 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation The Splash Screen The Express Gate s splash screen appears eight seconds after you power on your computer LA The actual boot time depends on the system configuration Click an application icon to enter the Express Gate environment and launch the selected application Turn off the computer Continue booting to the existing OS when the timer above the Exit icon counts down to zero 0 click to immediately enter the existing OS fF To enter the motherboard BIOS Setup program click Exit on the splash screen and then hold down Del during POST Click in the Express Gate environment for the detailed software instructions Splash screen hot keys Key Function lt PAUSE BREAK gt Power off ESC Continue to b
15. ports that allow convenient connection of devices oo 696000806 e Do NOT cover the rear vent and the ambient temperature is limited up to 35 C 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 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 ASUS V series M4A3000E 10 11 12 13 14 Power Switch This switch is for switching on off the power supply unit Chassis fan vent This vent is for the fan that provides ventilation inside the system chassis PS 2 mouse port This green 6 pin connector is for a PS 2 mouse PS 2 keyboard port This purple 6 pin connector is for a PS 2 keyboard DVI D Out port This port is for any DVI D compatible device and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD Blu Ray and other protected content Video Graphics Adapter VGA port This 15 pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA compatible devices USB 2 0 ports 1 4 These 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are available for connecting USB 2 0 devices LAN RJ 45 port This port allows gigabit connection to
16. selection of the appropriate IDE SATA device type Select CDROM if you are specifically configuring a CD ROM drive Select ARMD ATAPI Removable Media Device if your device is either a ZIP LS 120 or MO drive Configuration options Not Installed Auto CDROM ARMD fF This item appears only when you select the Primary IDE Master Slave and SATAB 6 devices 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 Configuration 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 Configuration options Disabled Auto ASUS V series M4A3000E 4 11 PIO Mode Auto Selects the PIO mode Configuration options Auto 0 1 2 3 4 DMA Mode Auto Selects the DMA mode Configuration options Auto SMART Monitoring Auto Sets the Smart Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled 32Bit Data Transfer Enabled Enables or disables 32 bit data transfer Configuration options Disabled Enabled 4 3 4 SATA Configuration
17. series M4A3000E barebone system with ASUS motherboatd Power supply unit ASUS chassis 2 Cable AC power cable 3 Support DVD Quick Installation Guide 5 Telecom Adapter Card Optional 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 C O pu Q ge Q aja o Uu gt Y 1 1 Welcome 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 I 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 1 2 1 V6 M4A3000E front panel Chapter 1 System introduction 1 Two empty 5 25 inch drive bays These bays are for 5 25 inch IDE SATA optical drives 2 Two empty 3 5 inch
18. the time Bootup Num Lock On needed to boot the Wait For Fl If Error Enabled system Hit DEL Message Display Enabled Quick Boot Enabled Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests POST while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system When set to Disabled BIOS performs all the POST items Configuration options Disabled Enabled Full Screen Logo Enabled This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled PF Set this item to Enabled to use the ASUS MyLogo2 feature Add On ROM Display Mode Force BIOS Sets the display mode for option ROM Configuration options Force BIOS Keep Current Bootup Num Lock On Allows you to select the power on state for the NumLock Configuration options Off On Wait for F1 If Error Enabled When set to Enabled the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs Configuration options Disabled Enabled Hit DEL Message Display Enabled When set to Enabled the system displays the message Press DEL to run Setup during POST Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS V series M4A3000E 4 25 4 6 3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the configuration options BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings lt Enter g
19. 1D1 2048MB DS Micron 8LD22D9JNL Micron MT16JTF25664AZ 1G1F1 2048MB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT Micron MT18JSF25672AZ 1G1F1 2048MB DS Micron 9GF22D9KPT ECC 7 SAMSUNG M378B2873EH1 CF8 1024MB SS Samsung SEC 901 HCF8 K4B1G0846E DDR3 1333MHz capability DIMM socket support Optional A B Vendor Part No Size ied e Chip NO Timing Voltage Corsair CM3X1024 1333C9 1024MB SS Corsair CM3X1024 1333C9DHX 1024MB DS Corsair Crucial CT12872BA1339 9FF 1024MB SS Micron 91F22D9KPT ECC 9 Crucial BL25664BA1336 16SFB1 4096MB Kitof 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 GV34GB1333C7DC 2048MB 7 7 7 24 1 5V Kingmax FLFE85F B8MF9 2048MB DS Micron 8HD22D9JNM Kingston KVR1333D3N9 1G 1024MB SS Hynix H5TQ1G83BFR 1 5V Micron MT9JSF 12872AZ 1G4F1 1024MB SS Micron 91F22D9KPT ECC 9 OCZ OCZ3P13332GK 2048MB Kitof2 SS 7 7 7 20 1 8V SAMSUNG M378B5673DZ1 CH9 2048MB DS Samsung K4B1G0846D HCH9 Transcend TS128MLK64V3U 1024MB SS SEC 813HCH9 K4B1G0846D LN SS Single sided DS Double sided DIMM support A Supports one module inserted into either slot as Single channel memory configuration B Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of Dual channel memory configuration EN Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for the latest QVL ASUS V series M4A3000E 1
20. 9 1 10 Chapter 1 System introduction This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support DVD 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 set without the necessary drivers Use a RAID driver disk when installing RN Windows XP OS setup cannot recognize Serial ATA hard drives in a RAID 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 e Screen display and driver options may not be the same for different operating system versions e The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice Visit the
21. AKER s 2T s 2 SATA5 SATA6 SATA3 SATA4 SATA1 SATA2 C a AMD SB710 USBPWS 10 EENE USB910 USB56 Chapter 3 Motherboard info 3 3 Jumpers 1 Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock RTC RAM in CMOS You can clear the CMOS memory of date time and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS which include system setup information such as system passwords To erase the RTC RAM 1 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord 2 Move the jumper cap from pins 1 2 default to pins 2 3 Keep the cap on pins 2 3 for about 5 10 seconds then move the cap back to pins 1 2 3 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 4 Hold down the Del key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data Except when clearing the RTC RAM never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position Removing the cap will cause system boot failure CLRTC H 1 2 2 3 Normal Clear RTC Default un UI Dnm TOO m DID SS M4A78LT M LE Clear RTC RAM f fthe steps above do not help remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After clearing the CMOS reinstall the battery You do not need to clear the
22. ASUS website at www asus com for updates Chapter 2 Starting up 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 XM ASUS Install display support AMD Chipset Driver DVD motherboard information VIA Audio Driver AMD Graphics Driver AMD Cool n Quiet Driver Atheros AR8131 PCIE Ethernet Controller ASUS EPU 4 Engine Norton Internet Security 2009 Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer browse the contents of the support LA DVD to locate the file 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 ASUS V series M4A3000E 2 3 2 4 2 3 2 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports ASUS InstAll ASUS Cool n Quiet Utility ASUS Update ASUS Al Manager Atheros Ethernet Ut
23. American Megatrends Inc CPU Temperature xxx C xxx F or Ignored MB Temperature xxx C xxx F or Ignored The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures CPU Chassis Fan Speed N A xxxxRPM or Ignored The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU Chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the motherboard the field shows N A Select gnored if you do not want the detected speed to be displayed VCORE Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage xx xxxV or Ignored The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators Smart Q Fan Function Disabled Enables or disables the ASUS Q Fan feature that smartly adjusts the CPU fan speeds for more efficient system operation Configuration options Disabled Enabled Fan Auto Mode Start Voltage 5 0V Allows you to select the fan auto mode start voltage Configuration options 4 0V 4 5V 5 0V 5 5V 6 0V ASUS V series M4A3000E 4 23 Fan Auto Mode Start Speed Temp 25 C Allows you to set the smart Q Fan start working temperature Configuration options 25 C 26 C 27 C 47 C 48 C Fan Auto Mode Full Speed Temp 55 C Allows you to set the smart Q Fan full speed temperature Configuratio
24. DE Slave Not Detected Use or to SATA 1 Not Detected configure system time SATA 2 Not Detected SATA 3 Not Detected SATA 4 Not Detected SATA 5 Not Detected SATA 6 Not Detected a A SATA Configuration Select Item System Information AEE T Save and Exit Exit gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt v02 6 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc Sub menu items Navigation keys 4 2 2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management APM configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To select an item on the menu bar press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted 4 2 3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings L4 Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another Chapter 4 BIOS setup 4 2 4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu For example selecting Main shows the Main menu items The other items
25. Ji as V series M4A3000E ASUS PC Desktop Barebone User s Manual E5233 First Edition V1 December 2009 Copyright 2009 ASUSTeK Computer Inc All Rights Reserved No part of this manual including the products and software described in it may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form or by any means except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc ASUS Product warranty or service will not be extended if 1 the product is repaired modified or altered unless such repair modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS or 2 the serial number of the product is defaced or missing ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUC
26. ND 3 IDE connector 40 1 pin PRI IDE The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133 100 signal cable There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133 100 signal cable blue black and gray Connect the blue connector to the motherboard s IDE connector then select one of the following modes to configure your device Drive jumper setting Mode of Cable connector T device s Single device Cable Select or Master Black Two devices Cable Select l Master Black Slave Gray Master Master Black or gray Slave Slave Z e 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 IDE devices If any device jumper is set as Cable Select ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting PRI IDE ra z a s NOTE Orient the red markings m o a UD Gn on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1 M4A78LT M LE IDE connector Chapter 3 Motherboard info 4 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB56 USB78 USB910 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 conn
27. T SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Table of contents NOU CCS p vi Safety information eet vii About WIS QUIQG cccnccecenctecct co uted a aeacascemnieecestasenecstaxensaccentenscecsicaedeemeneren cess viii System package COntenlS auci iur bier ran tirs ae Due taces Destere a rcdiocuea Pond dus X Chapter 1 System introduction 1 1 lig 1 2 1 2 Front pane c 1 2 1 2 1 V6 M4A3000E front panel esseesssss 1 2 1 22 V7 M4A3000E front panel essssssssss 1 3 1 3 ig rj M 1 5 1 4 Internal components eneeeeeeeree enne nnn 1 8 1 5 Qualified Vendors Lists QVL 1 9 Chapter 2 S
28. TI graphics card into the PCle x16 slot Frame Buffer Location Above 4G Configuration options Below 4G Above 4G AMD 785 HDMI Audio Enabled Disables or enables the AMD 785 HDMI audio Configuration options Disabled Enabled 4 4 3 Onboard Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Devices Configuration Allows BIOS to Select Serial Portl Base Serial Portl Address i Addresses Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode Normal Parallel Port IRQ IRQ7 HDAudio Controller Enabled Front Panel Select HD Audio OnBoard LAN Controller Enabled OnBoard LAN Boot ROM Disabled Serial Port1 Address 3F8 IRQ4 Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address Configuration options Disabled 3F8 IRQ4 2F8 IRQ3 SE8 IRQ4 2E8 IRQ3 Parallel Port Address 378 Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses Configuration options Disabled 378 278 SBC Parallel Port Mode Normal Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode Configuration options Normal EPP ECP EPP ECP Parallel Port IRQ IRQ7 Configuration options IRQ5 IRQ7 Chapter 4 BIOS setup HDAudio Controller Enabled Enables or disables the high definition audio controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled Front Panel Select HD Audio Configuration options HD Audio AC97 OnBoard LAN Controller Enabled Configuration options Enabled Disabled OnBoard LAN Boot ROM D
29. The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the SATA devices installed in the system Select an item then press lt Enter gt if you wish to configure the item ain BIOS SETUP UTILITY Disabled SATA Portl1 Port4 SATA Port5 Port6 Enabled OnChip SATA Channel Enabled Enables or disables the onboard channel SATA port Configuration options Disabled Enabled SATA Port1 Port4 IDE Configures SATA 1 2 3 4 Configuration options IDE RAID AHCI SATA Port5 Port6 IDE Configures SATA 5 6 Configuration options IDE RAID AHCI NA When SATA 1 2 3 4 are configured as IDE SATA 5 6 can only be configured as IDE When SATA 1 2 3 4 5 6 are configured as AHCI only SATA 1 2 3 4 can be detected under OS Ensure to install the AHCI driver so that you can use SATA 1 2 3 4 5 6 in AHCI mode under OS When SATA 1 2 3 4 are configured as AHCI and SATA 5 6 are configured as IDE you can access the devices on SATA 5 6 before entering OS Chapter 4 BIOS setup 4 3 5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu BIOS Information Displays the auto detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto detected system memory ASUS V series M4A3000E 4 13 4 4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow
30. a Local Area Network LAN through a network hub Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications LAN port LED indications ACT LINK SPEED Activity Link LED Speed LED LED LED OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection LAN port Microphone port pink This port connects a microphone 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 Line In port light blue This port connects the tape CD DVD player or other audio sources Chapter 1 System introduction Z Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2 4 or 6 channel configuration Audio 2 4 or 6 channel configuration 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 a
31. abled Enabled Chapter 4 BIOS setup Microcode Updation Enabled Enables or disables Microcode Updation Configuration options Disabled Enabled Secure Virtual Machine Mode Disabled Enables or disables Secure Virtual Machine Mode SVM Configuration options Disabled Enabled Cool n Quiet Enabled Enables or disables the AMD Cool n Quiet technology Configuration options Enabled Disabled C1E Configuration Disabled Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt C1E function a CPU power saving function in system halt state When this item is enabled the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state to decrease power consumption Configuration options Disabled Enabled 4 4 2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the sub menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Configuration Memory Options amp gt gt Internal Graphics Information North Bridge Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced NorthBridge Chipset Configuration gt gt ECC Configuration ASUS V series M4A3000E 4 15 Memory Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Memory Configuration Enable Bank Memory 3 Interleaving Bank Interleaving Auto Channel Interleaving XOR of Address bit Enable Clock to All DIMMs Disabled MemClk Tristate C3 ATLVID Disabled Memory Hol
32. acy USB Support Auto USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed gt Select Screen T4 Select Item L4 The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto detected values If no USB device is detected the item shows None USB Functions Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the USB functions Configuration options Disabled Enabled USB 2 0 Controller Enabled Allows you to enable or disable USB 2 0 controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled Legacy USB Support Auto Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems OS Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup If detected the USB controller legacy mode is enabled If no USB device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled Auto USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed Allows you to configure the USB 2 0 controller in HiSpeed 480 Mbps or Full Speed 12 Mbps Configuration options FullSpeed HiSpeed Chapter 4 BIOS setup fF The following items may only appear when a USB storage device is plugged USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay 20 Sec Allows you to set the maximum time that the BIOS waits for the USB storage device to initialize Configuration options 10 Sec 20 Sec 30 Sec 40 Sec Emulation Type Auto Allows you to set the emulation type Configuration options
33. al chassis mounted functions PLED PLED m m ua round a PWR Reset a GND m o 3 F PANEL PIN 1 HDLED RESET M4A78LT M LE System panel connector HD LED HD LED System power LED 2 pin PLED This 2 pin connector is for the system power LED Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power and blinks when the system is in sleep mode Hard disk drive activity LED 2 pin HDLED This 2 pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector The HD LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWRBTN This 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 2 pin RESET This 2 pin connector is for the chassis mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power ASUS V series M4A3000E 3 11 3 12 Chapter 3 Motherboard info Chapter 4 This chapter tells how to change system se
34. ck the arrow on the Main menu icon to browse through the utilities in the main menu Qi ALTManaoer Click to display Click to extend or restore items on the right Click to display items on the left Al Disk Al Disk allows you to easily clear temporary IE files IE cookies IE URLs IE history or the Recycle Bin Click the Al Disk icon on the quick bar to display the full Al Disk window and select the items you want to clear Click Apply when done Select the items that you wantto clear f Clear Temporary IE Files Clear IE URL s History Clear IE Cookies Clear IE History Clear Recycle Bin Clear Recently Opened Files ASUS V series M4A3000E 2 11 2 12 Al Security Al Security enables you to set a password to secure your devices such as USB flash disks and CD DVD disks from unauthorized access a AlManaoer Input a password first or you can not use the function Input new password Re Input new password Input new pwd hint recommended To lock a device 1 po p xm a I When using Al Security for the first time you are asked to set a password Enter a password with at most 20 alphanumeric characters Confirm the password Key in the password hint recommended When done click Ok Select the device you want to lock then click Apply Key in the password you have set previously then click Ok The select
35. d booting the system Configuration options Setup Always ASUS V series M4A3000E 4 27 4 7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to launch special functions Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the sub menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Exit Press ENTER to run the utility to select and Express Gate Auto update BIOS Enter OS Timer 10 Seconds This utility supports Reset User Data No 1 FAT 12 16 32 r w 2 NTFS read only gt ASUS O C Profile 3 CD DISC read only gt AI NET 2 e Select Screen tt Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc 4 7 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 When you press lt Enter gt a confirmation message appears Use the left right arrow key to select between Yes or No then press lt Enter gt to confirm your choice ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3 36 FLASH TYPE 01000 00200 BOARD MALI M LE V MA30O00E BOARD Oho colo pe VER 0201 H 00 B 00 VER Unknown DATE 22 16 2009 DATE Unknown Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down Home End Move B Backup ESC Exit 4 28 Chapter 4 BIOS setup 4 7 2 Express Gate Auto Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature ASUS Express Gate is a unique instant on environment that provides quick access to the Internet and
36. d save or discard your changes to the BIOS items BIOS SETUP UT Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Options Exit system setup after saving the cahnges Exit amp Discard Changes Discard Changes F10 key can be used for this operation Load Setup Defaults Pressing lt Esc gt does not immediately exit this menu Select one of the options from this menu or lt F10 gt from the legend bar to exit Exit amp Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off When you select this option a confirmation window appears Select OK to save changes and exit Exit amp Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program If you made changes to fields other than System Date System Time and Password the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values After selecting this option a confirmation appears Select OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus When you select this option or if you press lt F5 gt a confirmat
37. drive bays These bays are for 3 5 inch hard disk drives MemoryStick Memory Stick Pro card slot Secure Digital Multimedia Card slot CompactFlash Microdrive card slot 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 Microphone port This Mic pink port connects a microphone 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 oo PS w 1 2 2 V7 M4A3000E front panel ASUS V series M4A3000E 1 3 1 4 Optical disk drive bay empty You may install an additional optical disk drive in this bay Optical disk drive eject button Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray Optical disk drive bay empty You may install an additional optical disk drive in this bay Front I O ports cover Power button Press this button to turn the system on MemoryStick 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 Chapter 1 System introduction 1 3 Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I O
38. e Remapping Enabled DCT Unganged Mode Always Power Down Enable Disabled NorthBridge Configuration Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving Auto Allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving Configuration options Disabled Auto Channel Interleaving XOR of Address bit Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving Configuration 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 Enables unused Clocks to DIMMs even though memory slots are not populated Configuration options Disabled Enabled MemClk Tristate C3 ATLVID Disabled Allows you to enable or disable MemClk Tri Stating during C3 and Alt VID Configuration options Disabled Enabled Memory Hole Remapping Enabled Allows you to enable or disable memory remapping around memory hole Configuration options Disabled Enabled DCT Unganged Mode Always Allows you to select the unganged DRAM mode 64 bit width Configuration options Auto Always Power Down Enable Disabled Allows you to enable or disable DDR power down mode Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chapter 4 BIOS setup ECC Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ECC Configuration Set the level of ECC TO i protection Note The Super ECC mode DRAM ECC Enable Disabled dynamically sets the DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT Disabled DRAM scrub
39. e devices You can view pictures in thumbnail view in an enlarged view individually in a filename data list view or play them in a slideshow JPEG GIF BMP and PNG formats are supported Refer to the online Help for details aN ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices connected to motherboard chipset controlled onboard SATA ports only All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported Restoring to factory settings To restore Express Gate to the factory settings 1 Click Configuration Panel on the LaunchBar 2 Click Environment Settings 3 Click Restore from the General tab A confirmation dialog box appears Click Yes to immediately restart Express Gate to finish clearing system settings All bookmarks network settings and other changes you made will be cleared The first time wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings ASUS V series M4A3000E 2 21 2 22 Configuring Express Gate in BIOS Setup To enter the motherboard BIOS Setup program click Exit on the splash screen and then hold down lt Del gt during POST Go to the Tools menu to configure Express Gate Refer to 4 7 2 Express Gate for details BIOS SET LITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS Express Gate Auto puc cer z Enter OS Timer 10 Seconds EUM de Reset User Data No x 2 NTFS read only 3 CD DISC read o
40. e the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 1 Visit the ASUS website www asus com to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard Save the BIOS file to a USB flash disk then restart the system You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by two methods 1 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to the the USB port Press Alt lt F2 gt during POST to display the following ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3 36 FLASH TYPE 001000 750200 BOARD IMIAZSEISMCEEVSMARSOUOE BOARD BUHEHOWH VER 0201 H 00 B 00 VER Unknown DATE 2 716 2009 DATE Unknown Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down Home End Move B Backup ESC Exit 2 Enter BIOS setup program Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press Enter to enable it You can switch between drives by pressing Tab before the correct file is found Then press Enter When the correct BIOS file is found EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done N This function can support devices such as USB flash disk with FAT 32 16 format and single partition only Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure ASUS V series M4A3000E 4 5 4 6 4 1 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process You can
41. ectors comply with USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed p 9 y ERAS UE trm USB78 USB910 USB56 0 USB 5V USB_P8 USB_P8 USB 5V USB_P1 USB_P1 USB 5V USB_P6 USB_P6 a a a Zo Zo Zo E HD Oz Oz Oz T i li L1 Os a Br PCS BET Y Q O O RUE B SERS BLESS PoE 208 828g 886 252 2535 2535 USB2 0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard The USB module is purchased separately N gt 5 LPT connector 26 1 pin LPT 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 8 U 4 O f ao m e GND m m a n C AFD ERR INIT SLIN GND GND GND GND GND GND GND rir PIN 1 BEES CQ C c st 10 co Qooadaddaao cConnonnunu STB PD7 ACK BUSY PE SLCT M4A78LT M LE Parallel port connector ASUS V series M4A3000E 3 7 6 CPU chassis and power fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN
42. ed device is locked and not accessible Lock or unlock the device s When selected the device is not accessible 7 USB Flash Disk s CD DVD Disk s Change Password i To unlock the selected device 1 Uncheck the checkbox of the selected device then click Apply 2 Keyin the password you have set previously then click Ok The selected device is unlocked To change password Click Change Password then follow the on screen instructions to change password Chapter 2 Starting up Al Booting Al Booting allows you to specify the boot device priority sequence Select the device then click the left right button to modify the boot sequence 1 2 s E C Flash Disk CD DVD App To specify the boot sequence 1 Select a device then click on the left right button to specify the boot sequence 2 When done press Apply Al Probe Al Probe automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures CPU fan speed and the voltage output You can adjust the values as you need Click the Temperature Voltage or Fan Speed tab then select an item to enable and change the value by dragging the bar a AlManacer Fan Speed Current Threshold 18 eee 65 C n ASUS V series M4A3000E 2 13 2 14 My Favorites My Favorites allows you to add applications that yo
43. eeeennnnnns 4 8 4 2 2 PNT tcc 4 8 4 2 3 Navigation keys sssssseeeeee 4 8 2 24 Menu REMS iososnssepeesasissusstcu s daputises avasub etiam a capitu iapeug au me vsc Rus 4 9 4 25 Sub menuitems eeseeeeeeennnn 4 9 4 2 6 Configuration fields sseeeeeeessse 4 9 4 2 7 medien ineo E 4 9 4 2 8 X Scroll bar 4 9 4 29 General Nelp eeeeeeenennnn 4 9 4 3 Main MENU e 4 10 4 3 1 System Time essssssesseeeeeeenn nennen nnns 4 10 4 39 2 System Date sssssssssssseeeennns 4 10 4 39 3 Primary IDE Master Slave SATA1 6 4 11 4 3 4 X SATA Configuration sseseeeeeeeeeeee 4 12 4 3 5 System Information ssssseeeeses 4 13 4 4 Advanced e 4 14 4 4 1 CPU Configuration seen 4 14 2 CM c eem 4 15 4 4 3 Onboard Devices Configuration 4 18 244 POLPNP auasscaesdeeniuadst ti dtum n detidoden 4 19 4 4 5 USB Configuration sesseeeeees 4 20 4 5 xcd 4 21 4 5 1 Suspend Mode eeseeeeeeeennnnnns 4 21 452 PAGCPI2 0 SUP DOM e erat edad raa esi oae oret doc iocus 4 21 4 5 3 ACPI APIC Support ssssseeeeeee 4 21 4 5 4 APM
44. er Password Not Installed User Access Level Full Access Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check Setup User Access Level Full Access This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items Configuration options No Access View Only Limited Full Access No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility View Only allows access but does not allow change to any field Limited allows changes only to selected fields such as Date and Time Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a User Password 1 Select the Change User Password item and press Enter 2 On the password box key in a password containing up to six letters or numbers or both then press lt Enter gt 3 Confirm the password when prompted The message Password Installed appears after you set your password successfully To change the user password follow the same steps as in setting a user password Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password Password Check Setup When set to Setup BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility When set to Always BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup an
45. er out connector ASUS V series M4A3000E 10 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 4 pin ATX12V These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit ATX12V EATXPWR PIN 1 P GND 3 Volts GND GND 42 Volts 5 Volts 12 Volts 5 Volts 5V Standby 5 Volts Power OK 5 Volts B GND GND 5 Volts GND d GND GND 5 Volts PSON GND GND 3 Volts 12 Volts 3 Volts 3 Volts uu mum TO mm om PIN 1 M4A78LT M LE ATX power connectors BUN e For a fully configured system we recommend that you use a power supply unit PSU that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2 0 or later version and provides a minimum power of 300 W DO NOT forget to connect the 4 pin ATX12V power plug otherwise the system will not boot Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power consuming devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate The ATX 12 V Specification 2 0 compliant 300W PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements Chapter 3 Motherboard info 11 System panel connector 10 1 pin F PANEL This connector supports sever
46. eset button on the system chassis Press the power button to turn the system off then back on M Using the power button reset button or the lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt keys to force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system We recommend to always shut down the system properly from the operating system 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 Default Settings item under the Exit Menu See section 4 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 file for this motherboard ASUS V series M4A3000E 4 7 4 8 4 2 1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time 12 56 38 Use ENTER TAB System Date Tue 11 24 2009 or SHIFT TAB to select a field Primary IDE Master Not Detected Primary I
47. from the ASUS Al Manager folder in the support CD Double click the setup exe file to start installation 2 Click the Utilities tab then click ASUS Al Manager 3 Follow the screen instructions to complete the installation Launching Al Manager To launch the Al Manager from the Windows desktop click Start gt All Programs gt ASUS gt Al Manager 1 xx xx gt Al Manager The Al Manager quick bar appears on the desktop Fr n PALE EIEEE After launching the application the Al Manager icon appears in the Windows taskbar f UM Switch to Quick Bar Right click this icon to switch between quick bar and main window and to launch the Al Manager either from the quick bar or Start at Quick Bar taskbar v Start at ToolBar Exit Chapter 2 Starting up Al Manager quick bar The Al Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you to launch the ASUS utilities or display system information easily Click any of the Main My Favorites Support or Information tab to display the menu s contents MIRI er Maximize restore button amp Minimize button Main My Favorites Information Click the Maximize restore button E to switch between full window and quick bar Click the Minimize button to keep the Al Manager on the taskbar Click the Close button to quit the Al Manager Main The Main menu contains five utilities Al Disk Al Security Al Boosting and Al Probe Cli
48. ility Adobe Reader 9 AMD RAID AHCI RaidXpert AMD OverDrive Utility AOD ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Express Gate Installer Microsoft DirectX RIT 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 fF 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 Chapter 2 Starting up 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 MP O N
49. ion window appears Select OK to load default values Select Exit amp Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non volatile RAM Chapter 4 BIOS setup Manufacturer Address Authorised representative in Europe Address ASUS V series M4A3000E ASUSTeK Computer Inc No 150 LI DE RD PEITOU TAIPEI 112 TAIWAN ASUS Computer GmbH HARKORT STR 21 23 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY 4 31
50. isabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled 4 4 4 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI PnP devices The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI PnP or legacy ISA devices and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced PCI PnP Settings NO lets the BIOS EEE NTE A EA A E CAN NE E A E EE configure all the WARNING Setting wrong values in below sections devices in the system may cause system to malfunction YES lets the operating system configure Plug and Play PnP devices not required for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system Plug And Play O S No When set to No BIOS configures all the devices in the system When set to Yes and if you install a Plug and Play operating system the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot Configuration options No Yes ASUS V series M4A3000E 4 19 4 4 5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB related features Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the configuration options BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Disabled Module Version 2 24 5 13 4 Enabled USB Devices Enabled None USB 2 0 Controller Enabled Leg
51. iver v1 3 0 49 for windows vista 64bit n Bin AMD Chipset Driver V1 3 0 49 for windows 7 32bit Bin64 AMD Chipset Driver v1 3 0 49 for windows 7 64bit Lan Lan Atheros AR8131 PCI E Ethernet Controller v1 0 0 23 for windows xe 32bit Atheros ARS131 PCI E Ethernet Controller vi 0 0 22 for windows vista 32bit Atheros ARB131 PCI E Ethernet Controller v1 0 0 10 for windows 7 32bit 7 64 RAID wine AMD RAID AHCI driver v3 1 1540 127 for xe Lia 64bit Vista32 AMD RAID AHCI driver V3 1 1540 127 for vista 32bit itu AMD RAID AHCI driver V3 1 1540 127 for vista 64bit AMCI AMD AMCI driver v1 2 0 125 for windows 7 32bit 64bit AMD RAID driver v3 1 1540 127 for windows 7 32bit 7 64bit AMD VGA Driver v8 641 0 0 for windows xP 32bit abit AMD VGA Driver vB 641 0 0 for windows Vista 32bit Vista 64bit 7 32bit 7 64b ASUS V series M4A3000E 2 9 2 10 2 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 file that came with the software for more information 2 4 1 ASUS Al Manager ASUS Al Manager is a utility which gives you quick and easy access to frequently used applications Installing Al Manager To install Al Manager on your computer 1 Place the support CD in the optical drive If Autorun is enabled the Drivers installation wizard appears If Autorun is not enabled in your computer locate the setup exe file
52. mation 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 specified information Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard ASUS InstAll AMD Chipset Driver VIA Audio Driver AMD Graphics Driver AMD Cool n QGuiet Driver Atheros AR8131 PCI E Ethernet Controller ASUS EPU 4 Engine Norton Internet Security 2009 Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format 9e 144430001 Fle Edt View Foote Tools Help Q Q 3 Aam ries i Adiresi C3 CADecuments and Settings Administr ater Desktop P HASOOE Jo oe D De D File ond Folder Tasks 2 Maha amp rumen Folder Qi Fubih thes role to the web il hare this folder Chapter 2 Starting up Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format P Filclist Notepad AMD Cool n Quiet Driver v1 3 2 for windows xP 32bit xP 64bit audio hotfix via audio oriver v6 0 1 7600 for windows XP 32bit 64bit NoHotfix VIA Audio Driver v6 0 1 7600 for windows vista 32bit Vista 64bit 7 32bit 7 EPU 4 ASUS EPU 4 Engine v1 01 00 for windows XP 32bit xP 64bir vista 32bit vista Chipset AMD Chipset Driver v 10 1000 8 for Windows xP 32bit xP G4bit Vista Bin AMD Chipset oriver v1 3 0 49 for windows vista 32bit ne AMD Chipset Dr
53. n options 51 C 52 C 53 C 74 C 75 C 4 6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the sub menu Main Advanced Exit Boot Settings Specifies the Boot Device Priority gt sequence A virtual floppy disk drive Floppy Drive B gt Boot Settings Configuration may appear when you set gt Security the CD ROM drive as the first boot device 4 6 1 Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Device Priority Specifies i xd nN fer a tl Th sequence from the available devices 2nd Boot Device ATAPI CD ROM 3rd Boot Device Removable Dev 1st xxth Boot Device Removable Dev These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Configuration options Removable Device Hard Drive ATAPI CD ROM Disabled L4 To select the boot device during system startup press F8 when ASUS logo appears To access Windows OS in Safe Mode do any of the following Press F5 when ASUS logo appears Press F8 after POST 4 24 Chapter 4 BIOS setup 4 6 2 Boot Settings Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Settings Configuration Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while Full Screen Logo Enabled booting This will AddOn ROM Display Mode Force BIOS decrease
54. ngs from a DHCP server click Setup to configure the static IP settings manually If your computer automatically gets network settings from a DHCP server skip this Step WiFi settings if supported If you want to connect to a wireless network click Setup to configure the WiFi options In the WiFi tab of the Advanced Network Settings box key in the network name of the wireless access point in the SSID field If Security is enabled on the wireless access point select the corresponding security algorithm from the dropdown list such as WEP or WAP in the Encryption Type field and key in the password Click OK to enable WiFi and establish the wireless connection xDSL Cable dial up PPPoE settings If you use a network cable connected directly to your DSL cable modem click Setup to configure the xDSL cable dial up settings Choose whether the DSL cable modem is connected to your computer s LAN port Key in the username and password for your account Click OK to enable xDSL cable dial up and establish the PPPoE connection When PPPoE is enabled the port it uses will automatically be unchecked Chapter 2 Starting up Using the Online Games Express Gate introduces a Splashtop Gaming portal site which provides interesting games in different categories aN Enable the Internet connection to use the Online Games feature Using the Photo Manager Photo Manager allows you to view pictures saved on your hard drive or external storag
55. nly Repairing Express Gate In case Express Gate does not start normally reinstall the software or use the repair utility to repair Express Gate To repair Express Gate Click Start gt All Programs gt Express Gate gt Express Gate Installer gt Repair this software then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the repair ig Express Gate v1 4 10 23 InstallShield Wizard Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Express Gate The InstallShield R Wizard will allow you to repair Express Gate To continue click Next Chapter 2 Starting up This chapter gives information about he motherboard that comes with the system This chapter includes the motherboard layout jumper settings and connector locations OQO p E Fe p OQO p Rem _ QO 3 2 3 1 Introduction The Vintage V series M4A3000E barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration 3 2 Motherboard layout 20 8cm 8 2in ATX12V CPU FAN H CHA_FAN ICS 9LPRS485 PCIEX1 1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16 M4A78LT M LE AR 8131 Super I O PCI1 VT1708S LPT Iv SHHHRHMEEEHHRHEBEHEEHR PCI2 F PANEL USB78 SOCKET AM3 64bit 240 pin module 64bit 240 pin module DDR3 DIMM_A1 DDR3 DIMM B1 24 4cm 9 6in sB PwR 8Mb BIOS SPE
56. oot OS ASUS V series M4A3000E 2 17 Express Gate Environment hot keys Function lt Alt gt lt Tab gt Switch between softwares Ctrl Alt Del Bring up Power Off dialog box Ctrl Alt Print Screen Save screen snapshot as picture to file Z When you are using ASUS Express Gate for the first time launch an application from the splash screen a first time wizard will appear and guide you through basic Express Gate configurations including language date and time Using the LaunchBar The LaunchBar allows you to launch applications and configure the Express Gate settings The LaunchBar can be configured to auto hide and dock at the bottom or top of the screen Launches the Web Browser for quick access to the Internet You can K view PDF files from the web pages or your USB storage device Z ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs ODDs and USB drives It supports file downloading to USB drives only Launches the Online Games Launches the Photo Manager Launches the Chat instant messaging tool other people on Skype The indicator under an application icon indicates that the application is running If an application stops responding right click its icon then select Close to force it to close S Launches the Skype application which allows you to chat with or call Chapter 2 Starting up The smaller icons on the right side of the LaunchBar are
57. ou power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support DVD 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 Chapter 4 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters Conventions used in this guide WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task NOTE Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task WIS 19 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 System package contents Check your V series M4A3000E system package for the following items AN If any of the items is damaged or missing contact your retailer immediately Item description 1 ASUS V
58. owever 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 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 l WARNING The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the 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 asu
59. ppears 2 Click the Utilities tab then click ASUS Update 3 The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system Z Quit all Windows applications before you update the BIOS using this utility Chapter 4 BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet 1 2 Internet e t aine Explorer W Windows Catalog Windows Update ut E mail hd CER ONU T Accessories Ai F i Booster v2 00 18 Le Voice Editor M Outlook Express 9 MSN Explorer pb Remote Assistance windows Media Player 1 Update Save BIOS from to a file 2 Update BIOS from the Intenet Update system BIOS using a specified BIOS image file on ASUS Web Site 3 Download BIOS from Dorint ec 810S mo image fle via Intemet for 4 Check BIOS Information Q Check BIOS Information Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop down menu then click Next ASUS V series M4A3000E Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start gt Programs gt ASUS gt ASUSUpdate gt ASUSUpdate The ASUS Update main window appears BW Uninstall ASUSUpdate 3 Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic or click Auto Select Click Next 4 3 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 Internet Always update the utility to avail all its
60. r than 8GB DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause system boot failure Chapter 4 BIOS setup 4 2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface SPI chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 4 1 Managing and updating your BIOS Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard reconfiguring your system or prompted to Run Setup This section explains how to configure your system using this utility Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program you can change the configuration 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 reconfigure 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 SPI 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 lt Del gt 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 reboot the system by doing any of the following procedures Restart using the OS standard shut down procedure Press lt Cirl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt simultaneously Press the r
61. rate so all 4 Bit ECC Mode Disabled of memory is scrubbed in Data Cache BG Scrub Disabled L2 Cache BG Scrub Disabled L3 Cache BG Scrub Disabled ECC Configuration ECC Mode Disabled Allows you to set the ECC mode Configuration options Disabled Basic Good Super Max User Internal Graphics BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced UMA Frame Buffer Size Auto GFX0 GPP IGFX PCI Surround View Auto GPP GFX0 IGFX PCI Frame Buffer Location Above 4G PCI GFX0 GPP IGFX AMD 785 HDMI Audio Enabled IGFX GFX0 GPP PCI Internal Graphics Primary Video Controller GFX0 GPP IGFX PCI Selects the primary display adapter Configuration options GFXO GPP IGFX PCI GPP GFXO IGFX PCI PCI GFXO GPP IGFX IGFX GFXO GPP PCI GFXO primary video controller on a PCle x16 slot GPP primary video controller on a PCle x1 slot v IGFX onboard display output port PCI primary video controller on a PCI slot UMA Frame Buffer Size Auto Selects the UMA frame buffer size Configuration options Auto 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB Z The 512MB option only appears when you install 1GB system memory or more The 1GB option only appears when you install 2GB system memory or more ASUS V series M4A3000E 4 17 Surround View Auto Disables or enables the Surround View function Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled f This item becomes user configurable when you install an A
62. rea 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 ASUS V series M4A3000E 1 7 1 4 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the side cover and the power supply unit The installed components are labeled for your reference M4A78LT M oF pees L FEELE EEEEEEEECCEED FREER ET ERIT S SS Front panel cover 5 25 inch optical drive bays 3 5 inch drive bay Hard disk drive bay Power supply unit CPU socket oe eo SY 12 DIMM sockets ASUS motherboard PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x16 slot PCI slots Metal bracket lock vA Refer to the bundled Quick Installation Guide for installing additional system 74 components and get assistance from professionals when you disassemble or assemble the system 1 8 Chapter 1 System introduction 1 5 Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 1066MHz capability DIMM socket support Optional Vendor Part No Size za Chip Brand Chip NO Timing Voltage Crucial CT25664BA1067 16FF 2048MB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT Crucial CT25672BA1067 18FF 2048MB DS Micron 9GF22D9KPT ECC Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA AE E 512MB SS Elpida J5308BASE AC E Kingston KVR1066D3N7 1G 1024MB SS Kingston D1288JEKAPGA7U Micron MT8JTF12864AY 1G1D1 1024MB SS Micron 8bED22D9JNL Micron MT16JTF25664AY 1G
63. rer s instructions VORSICHT Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemaBen Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ahnljchen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers LASER PRODUCT WARNING CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT vii viii 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 ps DO NOT throw the Barebone system s components in municipal waste This electronic equipment should not be placed in municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not W DO NOT throw the mercury containing button cell battery in municipal waste 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 Chapter 2 Starting up This chapter helps y
64. s com english REACH htm 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 lf 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 We recommend that you use this product in environments with an ambient temperature below 35 C Lithium lon 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 manufactu
65. sis mounted front panel audio I O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC 97 audio standard SENSE2 RETUR PRESENCE SENSE1_RETUR GND PIN 1 e GEEEE PIN IH or ra Nee sa am C fr E Oo fX 233 o0 OOO 1O o o Ogawa zc E P _I Z LLI 0 HD audio compliant Legacy AC 97 pin definition compliant definition M4A78LT M LE Front panel audio connector aN We recommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard s high definition audio capability By default this connector is set to HD Audio If you want to connect a High Definition front panel audio module to this connector set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to HD Audio See section 4 4 3 Onboard Devices Configuration for details 9 Speaker connector 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings E l i a SPEAKER 5 H g O CL D E w M4A78LT M LE o GEETE DI HI Ooo LIII oo E PIN 1 M4A78LT M LE Speak
66. t to change password lt Enter gt again to disabled password Supervisor Password Not Installed User Password Not Installed Change User Passward Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a Supervisor Password 1 Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 On the password box key in a password containing up to six letters or numbers or both then press lt Enter gt 3 Confirm the password when prompted The message Password Installed appears after you successfully set your password To change the supervisor password follow the same steps as in setting a user password To clear the supervisor password select the Change Supervisor Password then press lt Enter gt twice The message Password Uninstalled appears If you forget your BIOS password you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM See section 3 3 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM 4 26 Chapter 4 BIOS setup After you have set a supervisor password the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings lt Enter gt to change password lt Enter gt again to disabled password Supervisor Password Installed Us
67. tarting up 2 1 Installing an operating system eee 2 2 2 2 usui 2 2 2 3 Support DVD information eere 2 2 2 3 1 Running the support DVD sseseseees 2 3 2 3 2 Utilities Men ENTE 2 4 2 3 3 Make Disk menu cccccccccesssssecesssssseeeessseeesssssseeees 2 5 2 3 4 Manual IG NN EE 2 6 2 39 5 ASUS Contact information sesssssssse 2 7 2 3 6 Other information usine tnus SE oinnia tenetis 2 8 2 4 Software information as cosi nen kot nins cuan k vaa aba Ga kn E o In Gens au ENSE cesses 2 10 2 4 1 ASUS Al Manager e M E 2 10 2 4 2 ASUS Express Gate esseeeeeees 2 16 Chapter 3 Motherboard info 3 1 AVE OCUG OID Peu 3 2 3 2 Motherboard layout eene 3 2 3 3 Ale et 3 3 3 4 Seule 3 5 Table of contents Chapter 4 BIOS setup 4 1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4 2 4 1 1 ASUS Update utility uetus ott onore orae tette 4 2 4 1 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ssessssss 4 5 4 1 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4 6 4 2 BIOS setup progra issnin io cu Da iE Cub emi ede endure eia 4 7 4 2 1 BIOS menu screen esssesee
68. ttings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters eis BB e sens Uu QD e CO 4 2 4 1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input Output System BIOS setup 1 ASUS Update Updates the BIOS in Windows environment 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Updates the BIOS using a USB flash disk ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Updates the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities aN Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future 4 1 1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage save and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment The ASUS Update utility allows you to Save the current BIOS file Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file 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 a
69. u frequently use saving you from searching for the applications throughout your computer L Ha BA Qi viales ae i F T 4 Y m J My Favorites Support Paint Windows Mail Windows Wordpad Media Play ga Information To add an application 1 Click Add then locate the application you want to add to My Favorites 2 Click Open on the file location window The application is added to My Favorites list Right click on the application icon to launch delete or rename the selected application You can also double click to launch the selected application Chapter 2 Starting up Support Click any links on the Support window to go to the ASUS website technical support website download support website or contact information a AT Manscger ASUSTeK Computer International Web Site My Favorites ASUSTeK Computer Online Technical ort Web Siti Support ASUSTeK Computer Online Download Support Web Site Information ASUSTeK Computer Contact Information Information Click the tab on the Information window to see the detailed information about your system motherboard CPU BIOS installed device s and memory Bp A ai AlWansouer swa Izyuzivziee Hine Manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer INC Motherboard P5K3L ASUS S1 P5G35 CPU Intel R Core TM 2 Duo CPU E4500 2 20GHz BIOS American Megatrends Inc Ver 0122
70. update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that contains the updated BIOS file aN Before using this utility rename the BIOS file in the removable device into MA78TMLE ROM The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www asus com The removable devices that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with motherboard models For motherboards without the floppy connector prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 2 Turn on the system Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to the floppy disk drive if supported The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the DVD or removable device for the BIOS file Bad BIOS checksum Starting BIOS recovery Checking for CD ROM CD ROM not found Checking for USB Device When found the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file Bad BIOS checksum Starting BIOS recovery Checking for USB Device USB Device found Reading file MA78TMLE ROM Completed Start Erasing Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process N e Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32 16 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The device size should be smalle
71. you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices 7 e Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items Incorrect e field values can cause the system to malfunction BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Advanced Settings Configure CPU Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc 4 4 1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU related information that the BIOS automatically detects BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration This option should remain disabled for AGESA Version 3 5 3 1 The driver developer may enable it for AMD Phenom tm II x4 945 Processor testing purpose Revision C2 Cache L1 512KB Cache L2 2048KB Cache L3 6MB Speed 3000MHz NB Clk 2000MHz HT Frequency 2000MHz Able to Change Freq Yes Select Screen uCode Patch Level 0x1000086 Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Microcode Updation Enabled Secure Virtual Machine Mode Disabled Exit Cool n Quiet Enabled C1E Configuration Disabled GART Error Reporting Disabled This option should remain disabled for the normal operation The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose Configuration options Dis

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