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General| Form Factor | ATX |
|---|---|
| Socket | AM2+ |
| Memory Type | DDR2 |
| Memory Slots | 4 |
| Max Memory | 8 GB |
| PCI Express x16 Slots | 1 |
| PCI Express x1 Slots | 2 |
| PCI Slots | 3 |
| IDE Ports | 1 |
| LAN | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| Supported CPU | AMD Phenom |
| Chipset | AMD 770 |
| SATA Ports | 6 |
| Audio Output | 8-Channel HD Audio |
Welcome message and introduction to the ASUS M3A motherboard.
Lists the items included in the motherboard package for user verification.
Highlights key features and technologies of the ASUS M3A motherboard.
Important precautions and safety guidelines before installing hardware components.
Details on motherboard layout, placement, and screw hole locations.
Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU and its heatsink/fan assembly.
Information on DDR2 DIMM sockets, memory configurations, and installation.
Information on installing and configuring various expansion cards.
Configuration options using jumpers for specific motherboard functions.
Detailed descriptions of rear panel and internal motherboard connectors.
Procedure for the initial power-on and system startup process.
Methods for safely shutting down the computer system.
Utilities and methods for managing and updating the motherboard BIOS.
Guide to navigating the BIOS setup utility interface and its elements.
Details on configuring basic system settings within the Main menu.
Configuration options for CPU, chipset, and other system devices.
Settings for managing advanced power management (APM) features.
Configuration options for system boot sequence and settings.
Access to special functions and utilities within the BIOS.
Options for saving, discarding changes, or loading default BIOS values.
Guidance on installing operating systems compatible with the motherboard.
Overview of drivers, applications, and utilities on the support CD.
Details on ASUS utilities for system monitoring, customization, and features.
Information on setting up Serial ATA hard disk drives in RAID configurations.
Instructions for creating a bootable floppy disk with RAID drivers.
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