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Asus M3A GREEN User Manual

Asus M3A GREEN
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Motherboard
M3A-H/
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Asus M3A GREEN Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAsus
ModelM3A GREEN
CategoryMotherboard
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

FCC compliance statement and operating conditions for the device.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

Canadian compliance statement for digital apparatus emissions.

Safety Information

Electrical Safety

Precautions to prevent electrical shock and component damage during handling.

Operation Safety

Guidelines for safe motherboard and component handling and installation.

About This Guide

How this guide is organized

Explains the structure and content of the user guide.

Where to find more information

Lists resources for additional product and software updates.

Conventions Used in this Guide

Typography

Explains the meaning of text formatting and symbols used in the manual.

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Welcome!

Greeting and introductory remarks about the motherboard.

Package Contents

Lists all items included in the motherboard package.

Special Features

Details key motherboard features like CPU support, chipset, and memory.

ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique Features

Describes unique ASUS features for lifestyle and user experience.

ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking Features

Explains overclocking tools and performance enhancement features.

Before You Proceed

Important precautions before installing hardware or changing settings.

Motherboard Overview

Motherboard Layout

Visual identification of motherboard components and connectors.

Placement Direction

Correct orientation for installing the motherboard in a chassis.

Screw Holes

Locations for securing the motherboard to the chassis.

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Installing the CPU

Step-by-step instructions for installing the CPU into the socket.

Installing the Heatsink and Fan

Guide for mounting the CPU heatsink and fan assembly correctly.

System Memory

Overview

Describes DIMM sockets and DDR2 memory module specifications.

Memory Configurations

Explains single-channel and dual-channel memory configurations.

Installing a DIMM

Procedure for inserting a memory module into a DIMM socket.

Removing a DIMM

Procedure for removing a memory module from a DIMM socket.

Expansion Slots

Installing an Expansion Card

Steps for installing expansion cards into motherboard slots.

Configuring an Expansion Card

Adjusting software settings for installed expansion cards.

PCI Slots

Description of PCI slots and compatible expansion cards.

PCI Express x1 Slots

Information on PCI Express x1 slots and their compatible cards.

PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot

Details on the PCIe 2.0 x16 slot for graphics cards.

Jumpers

Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)

Procedure to clear CMOS settings using the CLRTC jumper.

USB Device Wake-up

Configuration of jumpers for USB device wake-up features.

Keyboard Power

Jumper settings for enabling keyboard wake-up functionality.

Connectors

Rear Panel Connectors

Identification and description of all rear panel I/O ports.

Internal Data and Power Connectors

Details on internal connectors for storage, ATX power, and fans.

Internal Audio, USB, and System Panel Connectors

Information on internal audio, USB, serial, system panel, and Q-connector.

Chapter 2: BIOS Setup

Managing and Updating BIOS

Overview of utilities for managing and updating the motherboard BIOS.

BIOS Setup Program

Introduction to the BIOS setup utility and how to enter it.

Main Menu

Overview of basic system information displayed in the Main BIOS menu.

Advanced Menu

Detailed system configuration options for CPU, chipset, and memory.

Power Menu

Settings for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI).

Boot Menu

Options for configuring system boot sequence and settings.

Security Settings

Options for setting supervisor and user passwords for BIOS access.

Tools Menu

Access to utilities like EZ Flash, Express Gate Lite, and O.C. Profile.

Exit Menu

Options for saving, discarding changes, or loading default BIOS settings.

Chapter 3: Software Support

Installing an Operating System

Recommendations for installing OS and updates for optimal hardware use.

Support DVD Information

Overview of the software and drivers included on the support DVD.

Drivers Menu

Lists available device drivers for installation from the support DVD.

Utilities Menu

Lists available applications and utilities on the support DVD for installation.

Make Disk Menu

Utility for creating RAID driver disks from the support DVD.

Manual Menu

Provides access to supplementary user manuals in PDF format.

ASUS Contact Information

Lists ASUS contact details for customer support.

Other Information

Access to motherboard specifications and graphical browsing of DVD contents.

Technical Support Form

Form to fill out when requesting technical support.

Filelist

Lists support DVD contents with brief text descriptions.

ASUS Express Gate Lite

Installing ASUS Express Gate Lite

Step-by-step guide for installing the ASUS Express Gate Lite application.

The First Screen

Description of the initial Express Gate Lite startup screen.

The Express Gate Lite Environment

Overview of the Express Gate Lite interface and basic configuration.

Using the Configuration Panel

How to use the configuration panel for Express Gate Lite settings.

Using the LaunchBar

Explanation of the LaunchBar icons and customization options.

Getting Online

Troubleshooting steps for connecting to the internet in Express Gate Lite.

Configuring Express Gate Lite in BIOS Setup

Steps to configure Express Gate Lite settings within the BIOS.

Repairing Express Gate Lite

How to repair Express Gate Lite if it fails to start normally.

Updating Express Gate Lite

Instructions for updating the Express Gate Lite software to newer versions.

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