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1. om DE Be m m M3A76 CM CPU Socket 940 2 Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket then lift it up to a 90 Socket lever 100 angle Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90 100 angle otherwise the CPU will not fit in N completely ASUS M3A76 CM 3 Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle 4 Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place The CPU fits only in one correct orientation DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU e ap A Small triangle 5 When the CPU is in place push down the socket lever to secure the CPU The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked 6 Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with the heatsink package You can also refer to section 1 6 2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions 7 Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard 5 Or CPU FAN Erge fl a2Za0 ziz EPE DOD ao 2 Go Q 2 WS mmm T G mmm ssn l o n mm Gime Em m TJ M3A76 CM CPU Fan Connector AN Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector Hardware
2. Motherboard ASUS M3A76 CM motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133 100 66 33 cable Accessories 1 x VO shield Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentations User manual fo If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer 1 3 Special features 1 3 1 Product highlights AMD Socket AM2 Phenom FX Phenom Athlon CPU support This motherboard supports AMD Socket AM2 multi core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption It features dual channel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT s via HyperTransport 3 0 based system bus Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1 El AMD Socket AM2 Athlon Sempron CPU support The motherboard supports AMD Socket AM2 Athlon processors It features 2000 1600 MT s HyperTransport based system bus dual channel un buffered DDR2 800 memory support and AMD Cool n Quiet Technology HyperTransport 3 0 support HyperTransport 3 0 technology provides 2 6 times more bandwidth than HT1 0 that radically improves system efficiency for a smoother faster computing environment 64 bit CPU support 64 bit computing the next generation technology to replace the current 32 bit architecture delivers advanced system performance faster memory access and increased productivity This mother
3. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Fa Service Provider ISP This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update 1 Place the support DVD in the optical drive The Drivers menu appears 2 Click the Utilities tab then click Install ASUS Update 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation Z Quit all Windows applications before you update the BIOS using this utility Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS 1 From the Windows desktop click Start gt Programs gt ASUS gt ASUSUpdate gt ASUSUpdate to launch the ASUS Update utility 2 From the dropdown list select any of the updating process Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 1 2 2 Updating from the Internet a Select Update BIOS from the Internet then click Next b Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic or click Auto Select then click Next c From the FTP site select the BIOS version that you wish to download then click Next fo The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet Always update the utility to avail all its features Updating from a BIOS file a Select Update BIOS from a file then click Next b Locate the BIOS file from the Open window then click Open 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process 2
4. 2 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 Advanced Power Boot Tools and Exit on the menu bar have their respective menu items 2 2 5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu To display the submenu select the item and press lt Enter gt 2 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 8 Pop up window 2 2 7 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item 2 2 8 Pop up window Select a menu item then press ETO OEY Main Advanced gg Boot Tools Exit Use ENTER TAB or E i Suspend Mode Auto lt Enter gt to display a pop up window ast 20 Features Disabied TSEIET TAB to select with the configuration options for that amm consgurasion Emm Use 41 oz z1 te gt Hardware Monitor cone ire system item 2 2 9 Scroll bar Bees Change Field Select Field Save and Exit Ascroll bar appears on the righ
5. KKABFFIXF HFS 25A 78 91G91 9K5 78 A1GA0 9K4 TS128MLQ64V8J512MB 512MB Apacer 2G Apacer 512MB Transcend 5 Apacer Apacer N A Micron AM4B5708JQJS8E0751C DS _AM4B5808CQJS8E0740E 7HD22 D9GMH 1G Transcend 505485 1034 5 Transcend TQ123PJF8F0801 512MB VDATA M2GVD6G3H3160Q1E52 N A VDATA VD29608A8A 25EG20813 ADATA M2OAD6G314170Q1E58 N A ADATA AD29608A8A 25EG80810 PSC AL8E8F73C 8E1 PSC A3R1GE3CFF734MAA0E PSC AL7E8E63H 10E1K PSC A3R1GE3CFF750RABBP ECC GEIL GX22GB6400DC GEIL Heat Sink Package GEIL GE28GBB00C5QC GEIL Heat Sink Package Super Talent TBOOUB1GC4 Super Talent Heat Sink Package G SKILL F2 6400CL4D 2GBPK G SKILL Heat Sink Package G SKILL F2 6400CL5D 4GBPQ G SKILL Heat Sink Package G SKILL F2 6400CL5Q 16GNQ G SKILL Heat Sink Package OCZ OCZ2VU8004GK OCZ Heat Sink Package Elixir M2Y1G64TU8HBOB 25C Size Vendor Kingston KVR667D2N5 512 Elixir ss d ps CL Chip Bran Hynix N2TU51280BE 25C802006Z1DV DIMM support Optional AY Bt c HY5PS12821EFP Y5 Kingston KVR667D2N5 1G Hynix HY5PS12821EFP Y5 Qimonda HYS64T64000EU 3S B2 Qimonda HYB18T512B00B2F3SFSS28171 Qimonda HYS64T128020EU 3S B2 Qimonda HYB18T512B00B2F3SFSS28171 Corsair XMS2 5400 4 Corsair Heat Sink Package Kingmax KLCC28F A8KB5 N A Kingmax KKEA88B4LAUG 29DX Kingm
6. 8 Microphone port pink This port connects a microphone 9 Side Speaker Out port gray This port connects the side speaker in an 8 channel audio configuration Fi Refer to the audio configuration table on next page for the function of the audio ports in 2 L 4 6 or 8 channel configuration ASUS M3A76 CM Audio 2 4 6 8 channel configuration Headset 2 channel 4 channel 6 channel 8 channel Light Blue Line In Line in Line in Line in Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic in Mic in Black Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Orange Center Subwoofer Center Subwoofer Gray Side Speaker Out Z Ensure that the audio device of Sound playback is VIA High Definition Audio the name may be different based on the OS Go to Start gt Control Panel gt Sounds and Audio Devices gt Sound Playback to configure the setting 10 USB 2 0 ports 1 and 2 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are available for connecting USB 2 0 devices 11 USB 2 0 ports 3 and 4 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are available for connecting USB 2 0 devices 12 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 fo To ensure high visual quality install Windows Media Player 11 or later versions when you connect a display monitor to the DisplayPort VGA or
7. 0 IA The following items appear only when the DRAM Timing Mode item is set to DCT 0 CAS Latency Auto Allows you to set CAS latency Configuration options Auto 3 CLK 4 CLK 5 CLK 6 CLK 7 CLK DH_Only TRCD Auto Allows you to set TRCD Configuration options 3 CLK 4 CLK 5 CLK 6 CLK Auto TRP Auto Allows you to set TRP Configuration options 3 CLK 4 CLK 5 CLK 6 CLK Auto tRTP Auto Allows you to specify the read CAS to percharge time Configuration options Auto 2 4 CLK 3 5 CLK TRAS Auto Allows you to set TRAS Configuration options 5 CLK 6 CLK 7 CLK 8 CLK 9 CLK 10 CLK 11 CLK 12 CLK 13 CLK 14 CLK 15 CLK 16 CLK 17 CLK 18 CLK Auto TRC Auto Allows you to set TRC Configuration options 11 CLK 12 CLK 13 CLK 14 CLK 15 CLK 16 CLK 17 CLK 18 CLK 19 CLK 20 CLK 21 CLK 22CLK 23 CLK 24 CLK 25 CLK 26 CLK Auto tWR Auto Allows you to specify when the last write is registered by the DRAM Configuration options Auto 3 CLK 4 CLK 5 CLK 6 CLK TRAD Auto Allows you to set TRRD Configuration options 2 CLK 3 CLK 4 CLK 5 CLK Auto tRWTTO Auto Allows you to set tRWTTO Configuration options Auto 2 CLK 3 CLK 4 CLK 5 CLK 6 CLK 7 CLK B CLK 9 CLK tWRRD Auto Allows you to specify the write to read delay when accessing different DRAMS Configuration options Auto 0 CLK 1 CLK 2 CLK
8. 3 CLK tWTR Auto Allows you to specify the write to read delay when accessing the same DRAM Configuration options 1 CLK 2 CLK 3 CLK Auto tWRWR Auto Allows you to specify the Twrwr time Configuration options Auto 0 CLK 1 CLK 2 CLK 3 CLK tRDRD Auto Allows you to specify the Trdrd time Configuration options Auto 2 CLK 3 CLK 4 CLK 5 CLK Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 11 2 12 tRFC0 1 2 3 Auto Allows you to specify the Trfc0 1 2 3 time Configuration options Auto 75ns 105ns 127 5ns 195ns 327 5ns Memory Over Voltage Auto Allows you to set the Memory Over Voltage Use to adjust the voltage The increment is 0 00625V The standard value is 1 85000V Configuration options Auto Min 1 850000V Max 2 24375V Chipset Voltage Auto Allows you to set the Chipset Voltage Configuration options Auto 50mv 100mv 150mv 2 4 2 CPU Configuration GART Error Reporting Disabled This option should remain disabled for the normal operation The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose Configuration options Disabled Enabled Microcode Updation Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation Configuration options Disabled Enabled Secure Virtual Machine Mode Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the AMD Secure Virtual Machine mode Configuration options Disabled Enabled Cool n Quiet Enabled Allows you to enable or d
9. DVI port or when you connect two display monitors to any two of these three ports 13 USB 2 0 ports 5 and 6 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are available for connecting USB 2 0 devices Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 19 1 10 2 Internal connectors 1 Serial port connector 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 Fi The serial port bracket COM1 is purchased separately M3A76 CM COM Port Connector 2 IDE connector 40 1 pin PRI IDE The onboard IDE connector is for an Ultra DMA 133 100 66 signal cable There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133 100 66 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 s Drive jumper setting Mode of device s Cable connector Single device Cable Select or Master Black Master Black Cable Select R Slave Gray Two devices Master Master Black or gray Slave Slave Fi Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA Len cable connector This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable Use the 80 conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133 100
10. Enter gt to display the configuration options 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 From the password box type a password composed of at least six letters and or numbers 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 supervisor password To clear the supervisor password select the Change Supervisor Password then press lt Enter gt The message Password Uninstalled appears A If you forget your BIOS password you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM See section 1 9 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM After you have set a supervisor password the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings 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 c
11. clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After clearing the CMOS reinstall the battery You do not need to clear the 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 so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 17 1 18 1 10 Connectors 1 10 1 Rear panel connectors 11 10 9 PS 2 Keyboard port purple This port is for a PS 2 keyboard mouse Video Graphics Adapter VGA port This 15 pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA compatible devices LAN RJ 45 port This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network LAN through a network hub LAN port LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED ACT LINK SPEED LED LED OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection LAN port 4 Rear Speaker Out port black This port connects the rear speakers in a 4 channel 6 channel or 8 channel audio configuration 5 Center Subwoofer port orange This port connects the center subwoofer speakers 6 Line In port light blue This port connects the tape CD DVD player or other audio sources 7 Line Out port lime This port connects a headphone or a speaker In 4 channel 6 channel and 8 channel configurations the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out
12. monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 9 1 6 2 Installing the heatsink and fan N Ensure that you use only AMD certified heatsink and fan assembly To install the CPU heatsink and fan 1 Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base fo The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase You do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention Module Base Retention bracket lock Fi Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU heatsink and the retention mechanism If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation follow the latter 2 Aftach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base 1 10 ASUS M3A76 CM 3 Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place A Ensure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base otherwise yo
13. options Disabled Auto 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 2 3 4 SATA Configuration This menu allows you to configure the SATA devices OnChip SATA Channel Enabled Enables or disables the OnChip SATA Channel Configuration options Enabled Disabled OnChip SATA Type SATA Allows you to select the SATA type Configuration options SATA RAID AHCI ASUS M3A76 CM 2 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 24 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items Incorrect field values 8 can cause the system to malfunction BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Boot Tools Exit A i Adjust System SE Configuration Frequency Voltage pset Onboa
14. 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 Dev Hard Drive ATAPI CD ROM Disabled 2 6 2 Boot Settings Configuration 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 Pi Set this item to Enabled to use the ASUS MyLogo 2 feature AddOn 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 Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 17 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 2 6 3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings Select an item then press lt
15. the latest BIOS version for this motherboard Download i the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www asus com 2 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 2 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 shutdown procedure Press lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt simultaneously Press the reset button on the system chas
16. 1 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a DOS based utility Z Before using this utility download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www asus mm com To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 1 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port then launch EZ Flash 2 You can launch EZ Flash 2 in two ways a Press lt Alt gt lt F2 gt during POST to display the following ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3 32 FLASH TYPE MREGNESTSEOOS BOARD MSAVIG CM BOARD SUHKRGWH VER 9804 VER Unknown DATE 00700272009 DATE Unknown Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down Home End Move B Backup ESC Exit ASUS M3A76 CM Enter the BIOS setup program Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press lt Enter gt to enable it Press lt Tab gt to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found 4 When the correct BIOS file is found EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done Only a USB flash disk with FAT 32 16 format and single partition can support the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure 2 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 get
17. 3A76 CM USB 2 0 Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard fo The USB 2 0 module is purchased separately 9 CPU and Chassis Fan connectors 4 pin CPU FAN 3 pin CHA FAN The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA 740mA 8 88W max or a total of 1A 2 22A 26 64W max at 12V 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 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 Fi Only the CPU FAN supports ASUS Q Fan CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR CHA_FAN GND et 12V F Rotation a ool mm m om mm M3A76 CM Fan Connectors 1 24 ASUS M3A76 CM 10 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP This connector is for a chassis mounted front panel audio VO module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC 97 audio standard Connect one end of the front panel audio I O module cable to this connector o Azalia compliant Legacy AC 97 compliant pin definition pin defin
18. 66 IDE devices N If any device jumper is set as Cable Select make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting m CON L E nig El e Hy EER a oF _ o MR T Bo m mm em a M3A76 CM IDE Connector 1 20 ASUS M3A76 CM ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 4 pin ATX12V These connectors are for an ATX power supply The plugs from the power supply 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 o 12V DCi r12V DC 43 Volts Ground GND bd GND 412 Volts 5 Volts 12 Volts 5 Volts 5V Standby 5 Volts Power OK 2 5 Volts Ground Ground 5 Volts Ground 0 Q Ground Ground EE es 5 Volts 1 amp PSON El WERE EN Ground Ground a 3 Volts 3 12 Volts oOo 0 EER 3 Volts E amp 3 Volts mo oo om om om M3A76 CM ATX Power Connector N We recommend that you use an ATX 12 V Specification 2 0 compliant power supply unit PSU with a minimum of 300 W power rating This PSU type has 24 pin and 4 pin power plugs If you intend to use a PSU with 20 pin and 4 pin power plugs ensure that
19. DIEOAISUIOIN M3A76 CM E4414 First Edition V1 January 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 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIM
20. Due to AM2 CPU limitation only one DDR2 1066 DIMM is supported per channel When two DDR2 1066 DIMMs are installed all DIMMs run at 800Mhz frequency by default for system stability The default DIMM frequency depends on its Serial Presence Detect SPD which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module Under the default state some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor marked value ASUS M3A76 CM DDR2 800MHz capability Size Vendor Part No 1G Kingston KHX6400D2LL 1G CL Chip Brand N A Kingston DIMM support Optional AY B Cc Heat Sink Package Kingston KVR800D2N5 512 N A Promos V59C1512804QCF25SY032406PECPA Kingston KHX6400D2 2G N A Kingston Heat Sink Package Kingston KVR800D2N6 4G N A Elpida E2108ABSE 8G E Samsung M378T6553GZS CF7 Samsung K4T51083QG HCF7 Samsung M37875663QZ3 CF7 Samsung K4T1G084QQ HCF7 Samsung M391T5663QZ3 CF7 Samsung K4T1G084QQ HCF7 ECC Qimonda HYS64T64000EU 2 5 B2 Qimonda HYB18T512800B2F25FSS28380 Micron MT9HTF12872AY 800E1 D9HNP 7YE22 ECC Corsair XMS2 6400 Corsair Heat Sink Package 512MB HY HYMP564U64CP8 S5 AB Hynix HY5PS12821CFP S5 1G HY HYMP512U64CP8 S5 AB 6 6 6 6 6 Micron 4 5 5 Hynix HY5PS12821CFPS5 512MB Kingmax KLDC28F A8KI5 N A Kingmax KKA8FF1XF JFS 25A 1G Kingmax KLDD48F A8K15 N A Kingmax
21. E 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 Contents INU COS wise E RE T E i Safety information About this guide co sua ie eko eg GE RR MAER Eko be BR GRA BERK Rae BARE eN RABADA RA cans ii M3A76 CM specifications summary Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 1 10 Welcome RE N 1 1 Package contents Special features siese Ee sert BER KEER naan enn ermee eenn BEER EE Re SeSe REK EE PER 1 3 1 Product highlidhnter sesse ESE SE SA See KEER ERG SA ER is eg 1 3 2 Innovative ASUS features Before you proceed sns ee se Ke ee Re Re EE EER vanen KEER EE Re KEER ee Onboard LED RR N EE OE enn Motherboard overview 1 5 1 Placement direction 15 2 eo EE aniraa 1 5 3 Motherboard layout iese ee ee Ge Re Ke Ge RR ek ee GR ke Gee 1 5 4 Layout contents nnn nennen Ke GR Ge ee GR Ge ER ene Ke AR Ge Central Processing Unit CPU ee sesse sense Re Re en ene EE Re EE Ee Ee RE 1 6 1 Installing the CPU ee ee ee Ge Re RR Re Ge Re
22. Ge Re 1 6 2 Installing the heatsink and fan nnn ee ek 1 10 System MOMONY uses See Ee EE KEES RE Re derden dove eo ke ae vene 1 11 1 7 1 OVERVIEW Es Ge EE Andere ate 1 11 1 7 2 Memory configurations nanne ennen eenen 1 12 1 7 3 Installing a DIMM annen nennen serene 1 15 1 6 4 Removing a DIMM nnen nennen 1 15 Expansion SIO S ske sep von sano BERDE Gk Bk Ged Rae Rek Red aanname As ee sk KG dd 1 16 1 8 1 Installing an expansion card nnen annen RR ek 1 16 1 8 2 Configuring an expansion card nanne 1 16 1 8 4 PEISIOS zinnen erkenden eke 1 16 1 8 5 PCI Express x1 Sl ta 1 16 1 8 6 PCI Express X16 slOt nanne eneen eneen eeen 1 16 JUMperS aans ee ennen Ke RE RE REKE RE Re Ke RR Be ER BERE Re Re REK Ke Re RARR Ke Re Ke ER Ee ER 1 17 Connectors sneren einnsenteraenens vanonder senden AaB ANAK anneer anda 1 18 1 10 1 Rear panel connectors nnen eneen eneen 1 18 1 10 2 Internal connectors nanne one ee ee eer ee Ge Re EG 1 20 Contents 1 11 Software SUppOrt ees see ese see ene Re BEREA RE BERE RE RE BERE RE RE BERE Re Ee Ke Re RE 1 11 1 Installing an operating system 1 11 2 Support DVD information ee ee ee RR Re ER Chapter 2 BIOS information 21 2 2 2 3 24 2 5 Managing and updating your BIOS nn ve ee ee ee Ke Ke 2 1 2 1 1 ASUS Update utility eenen Re 2 1 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 21 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ene 2 3 BIOS setup program nan aanaaenen vanen enenenenenene
23. IS This connector is for a chassis mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event By default the pin labeled Chassis Signal and Ground are shorted with a jumper cap Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature Chassis Signal 5VSB_MB GND CHASSIS COH mca m m Um mmm Default M3A76 CM Intrusion Connector 1 26 ASUS M3A76 CM 1 11 Software support 1 11 1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows XP Vista Operating Systems OS Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware fo Motherboard settings and hardware options vary Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information Ensure that you install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later versions Windows Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stabili
24. NET 2 Check Realtek Phy LAN cable Disabled Enables or disables checking of the Realtek Phy LAN cable during the Power On Self Test POST Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS M3A76 CM 2 8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exi Exit Options Exit system setup DEE EE after saving the changes Exit amp Discard Changes J Discard Changes F10 key can be used for this operation Load Setup Defaults i Pi 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 IA If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes the program Fa prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting Press lt Enter gt to save the changes while exiting Exit amp Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to th
25. P ECP EPP ECP Parallel Port IRQ IRQ7 Configuration options IRQ5 IRQ7 HDAudio Controller Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the HD Audio Controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled Front Panel Select HD Audio Allows you to set the HD audio mode Configuration options AC97 HD Audio Onboard LAN Controller Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN Configuration options Enabled Disabled Onboard LAN Boot ROM Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN Boot ROM Configuration options Enabled Disabled 2 4 5 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 Be cautious when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items Incorrect field values GE can cause the system to malfunction 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 2 4 6 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 fo The Module Version and USB De
26. _1 TP Mi ma ATL 8 ld PCIEX16 EJ M3A76 CM Super vo 9 PCH SB710 3 H tae F PCI2 Bvb re B108 EEE SPor OUT OM1 x EEE EEEN HH NEL BERE sekk er eo Il Bk F I 1 5 4 Layout contents Connectors Jumpers Slots ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 4 pin ATX12V AM2 AM2 CPU socket CPU CHASSIS fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN 3 pin CHA FAN DDR2 DIMM slots Serial ATA connectors 7 pin SATA1 6 Onboard LED IDE connector 40 1 pin PRI_IDE Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 Chapter 1 Product introduction Page Connectors Jumpers Slots 1 21 18 10 12 E 14 15 LPT connector 26 1 pin LPT 1 22 1 23 1 26 System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL Chassis intrusion connector 1 17 Eg Clear RTC RAM CLRTC USB connectors 10 1 pin USB78 USB910 USB1112 Optical drive audio connector 4 pin CD 1 21 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP 1 25 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT 1 6 Central Processing Unit CPU The motherboard comes with an AM2 AM2 socket designed for AMD AM2 AM2 Phenom FX Phenom Athlon Sempron processor The AM2 AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940 pin socket designed for the AMD Opteron processor Use a CPU that is designed for the AM2 AM2 socket 1 6 1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard 1
27. and viii Indicates a menu or an item to select Used to emphasize a word or a phrase Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example lt Enter gt means that you must press the Enter or Return key If you must press two or more keys simultaneously the key names are linked with a plus sign Example lt Ctrl gt lt Alt lt D gt Means that you must type the command exactly as shown then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets Example At the DOS prompt type the command line afudos i filename afudos iM3A76CM ROM M3A76 CM specifications summary Chipset System bus Expansion slots Storage Back panel I O ports AMD Socket AM2 AM2 for AMD Phenom FX Phenom Athlon Sempron processor AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32 bit and 64 bit computing Supports up to 125W CPU AMD Cool n Quiet Technology AMD 760G SB710 Up to 5200 MT s HyperTransport 3 0 interface for AM2 CPU 2000 1600 MT s for AM2 CPU Dual channel memory architecture 4 x 240 pin DIMM slots support unbuffered ECC and non ECC DDR2 1066 800 667 533MHz Supports up to 8GB system memory Due to AM2 CPU limitation only one DDR2 1066 DIMM is supported per channel When four DDR2 1066 DIMMs are installed all DIMMs run at 800MHz frequency by default for system stability Refer to www asus com or user manual for Memor
28. assis the specific field shows N A Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed VCORE Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected voltage output Smart Q Fan Function Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q Fan feature that smartly adjusts the 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 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 ASUS M3A76 CM Fan Auto Mode Full Speed Temp 55 C Allows you to set the smart Q Fan full speed temperature Configuration options 51 C 52 C 53 C 74 C 75 C 2 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 submenu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Specifies the Boot Device Priority n gt sequence gt Boot Settings Configuration gt Security 2 6 1 Boot Device Priority 1st xxth Boot Device These items specify the boot device priority sequence from
29. ation and Power Interface ACPI state to be used for system suspend Configuration options S1 POS Only S3 Only Auto S1 POS Only Enables the system to enter the ACPI S1 Power on Suspend sleep state In S1 sleep state the system appears suspended and stays in a low power mode The system can be resumed at any time S3 Only Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 Suspend to RAM sleep state default In S3 sleep state the system appears to be off and consumes less power than in the S1 state When signaled by a wake up device or event the system resumes to its working state exactly where it was left off Auto Detected by OS 2 5 2 ACPI 2 0 Support Disabled Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI 2 0 specifications Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 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 2 5 4 APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss Always 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 Configuration options Power Off Power On Last State Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 15 2 16 Po
30. ax KLCD48F A8KB5 N A Kingmax KKEA88B4LAUG 29DX Apacer 78 91G92 9K5 5 Apacer AM4B5708JQJS7E0751C Apacer AU01GE667C5KBGC N A Apacer AM4B5708GQJS7E0636B Apacer 78 A1G90 9K4 5 Apacer AM4B5808CQJS7E0749B Transcend 506010 4894 5 Elpida E5108AJBG 6E E ADATA M20AD5G314170Q1C58 N A ADATA AD29608A8A 3EG80814 ADATA M20AD5H3J417011C53 512MB PSC AL6E8E63J 6E1 1G AL7E8F73C 6E1 N A ADATA AD20908A8A 3EG 30724 A3R12E3JFF717B9A00 A3R1GE3CFF734MAA0J 512MB Nanya NT512T64U88A1BY 3C NTSTU64MBAE 3C 1G GEIL GX21GB5300SX Heat Sink Package 2G GEIL GX24GB5300LDC Heat Sink Package 512MB Twinmos 8D AIJKSMPETP A3R12E3GEF633ACAOY 1G Leadmax LRMP512U64A8 Y5 Chapter 1 Product introduction HY5PS12821CFP Y5 C 702AA 1 13 DDR2 533MHz capability DIMM support Optional A B C Vendor Part No Kingston KVR533D2N4 512 Infineon HYB18T512800AF3733336550 Kingston KVR533D2N4 1G Hynix HY5PS12821EFP Y5 HY HYMP512U64CP8 C4 AB Hynix HY5PS12821CFP C4 Elpida EBE51UD8ABFA 5C E Elpida E5108AB 5C E Transcend 512MB DDR2 533 ECC Micron 6ND22D9GCT ECC Kingmax KLBC28F A8KB4 Kingmax KKEA88B4IAK 37 AN SS Single sided DS Double sided DIMM support A Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single channel memory configuration B Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the yellow slots as one pair of Dual channel memory conf
31. board provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by supporting either 64 bit or 32 bit architecture Dual core CPU Enjoy the extraordinary CPU power from the latest dual core CPU The advanced processing technology contains two physical CPU cores with individually dedicated L2 cache to satisfy the rising demand for more powerful processing capability Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller It is enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems AMD Cool n Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool n Quiet Technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet operating environment Dual channel DDR2 1066 support This motherboard supports DDR2 1066 which provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwidth to increase memory data transfer rate and computing efficiency This enhances system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications DDR2 1066 is supported by AM2 CPU only Refer to the ASUS website at www asus com for the supported CPU models Due to AM2 CPU limitation only one DDR2 1066 DIMM is supported per channel DI Epress AT When four DDR2 1066 DIMMs are installed all DIMMs run at 800MHz frequency by default for system stability PCI Express 2 0 support This motherboard support
32. cess memory from the higher sized channel is then mapped for single channel operation Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimum compatibility we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor Due to the memory address limitation on 32 bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less For effective use of memory we recommend that you do any of the following Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32 bit Windows OS Install a 64 bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits Mb or less 5 Z The motherboard supports up to 8GB memory modules on Windows XP Professional x64 ZL and Vista x64 editions You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot M3A76 CM Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR2 1066MHz capability Vendor Kingston Kingston Qimonda Kingmax Transcend OCZ GEIL GEIL DIMM support Chip Brand e Chip No Optional AY B c KVR1066D2N7 512 Elpida E5108AJBG 1J E KHX8500D2 1G Kingston Heat Sink Package HYS64T128020EU 19F C Qimonda HYB18T512800CF19FFSS24313 KLED48F A8K15 Kingmax KKA8FFIXF JFS 18A TX1066QLJ 2GK1GB Transced Heat Sink Package OCZ2N1066SR2DK OCZ Heat Sink Package GE22GB1066C5DC GEIL Heat Sink Package GE24GB1066C5QC GEIL Heat Sink Package
33. e 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 confirmation 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 2 BIOS setup 2 21 2 22 ASUS M3A76 CM
34. e bundled support DVD or USB disk that contains the BIOS file T ASUS EZ Flash 2 REED Ra ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a DOS based utility ASUS Q Fan ASUS Q Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to ensure quiet cool and efficient operation D Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 3 ASUS Express Gate With on 5 seconds boot up time the ASUS Express Gate allows you to instantly surf the Internet without entering Windows or the Hard Disk You can now enjoy Skype IM YouTube webmail and internet file downloads and sharing whenever and whatever you want ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs ODDs and USB drives and downloading to USB drives only N The actural boot time is subject to hardware configuration and product models mm Al NET2 Cn Al NET2 remotely detects cable connection the second you turn on the EK system and any faulty connections are reported back up to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy ene Green ASUS be This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances RoHS This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment friendly and recyclable products packaging to safeguard consumers health while minimizing the impact on the environment ASUS M3A76 CM 1 4 Before you proceed Take note of the following preca
35. ected SATA1 Not Detected SATA2 Not Detected SATA3 Not Detected SATA4 Not Detected SATA5 Not Detected Select Screen SATA6 Not Detected Select Item SATA Configuration Change Field Select Field System Information General Help Save and Exit Exit gt Ld gt Ld gt Ld Ld gt gt v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2008 American Megatrends Inc Submenu items Navigation keys 2 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 changing the system tools configuration 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 Fi The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen Visit the ASUS website at www asus com to download the latest BIOS information Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 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 fo Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another
36. ed ECC Configuration ECC Mode Disabled Enables or disables the DRAM ECC that allows the hardware to report and correct memory errors automatically Configuration options Disabled Basic Good Super Max User Internal Graphics Primary Video Controller GFX0 GPP IGFX PCI Configuration options GFX0 GPP IGFX PCI GPP GFX0 IGFX PCI PCI GFX0 GPP IGFX IGFX GFX0 GPP PCl Fi GFX0 VGA out port on a graphics card connected into a PCIE x16 slot GPP VGA out port on a graphics card connected into a PCIE x1 slot IGFX Internal VGA out port PCI VGA out port on a graphics card connected into a PCI slot UMA Frame Buffer Size Auto Configuration options Auto 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB Surround View Auto Allows you to disable or enable the Surround View function Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled VA This item becomes user configurable when you install an ATI graphics card into the PCI Fi Express x16 slot 24 4 Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Port1 Address 3F8 RO4 Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address Configuration options Disabled 3F8 IRQ4 2F8 IRQ3 3E8 IRQ4 2E8 IRQ3 Parallel Port Address 378 Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses Configuration options Disabled 378 278 3BC Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 13 2 14 Parallel Port Mode Normal Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode Configuration options Normal EP
37. en 2 17 268 SEUN AE EE nen Tools Menu nanne 2 7 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2 7 2 Express Gate Exit menu 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 However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Co
38. hanges only to selected fields such as Date and Time Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility ASUS M3A76 CM 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 lt Enter gt 2 On the password box that appears type a password composed of at least six letters and or numbers 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 and booting the system Configuration options Setup Always 2 7 Tools menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power oot Exit Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS This utility doesn t support 1 NTFS format Express Gate Enabled Enter OS Timer 10 Seconds Reset User Data No gt AI NET2 2 7 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 When you press lt OK gt a conf
39. iguration C Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual channel memory configuration A Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for the latest DDR2 533 667 800 1066MHz QVL ASUS M3A76 CM 1 7 3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components 1 Press the retaining clips outward to DDR2 DIMM notch unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket 2 Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket Unlocked retaining clip 4 A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction DO NOT force a 3 DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM 3 Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated Locked Retaining Clip 1 6 4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM 1 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM fo Support the DIMM lightly with am your fingers when pressing the retaining clips The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force 2 Remove the DIMM from the socket Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 15 1 16 1 8 Expansion slots In the future you may need to install expansion cards The following sub sections describe the slots and the expansion cards tha
40. irmation message appears Use the left right arrow key to select between Yes or No then press lt OK gt to confirm your choice Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 19 2 20 2 7 2 Express Gate Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature The ASUS Express Gate feature is a unique instant on environment that provides quick access to the Internet browser and Skype Configuration options 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 make sure 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 fo The first time wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate environment after Lomas clearing its settings 2 7 3 Al
41. isable the generation of ACPI PPC _PSS and _PCT objects Configuration options Disabled Enabled CPU Prefetching Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the CPU prefetching Configuration options Enabled Disabled 2 4 3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the submenu NorthBridge Configuration Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving Auto Allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving Configuration options Disabled Auto Channel Interleaving Disabled 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 or disables unused clocks to DIMMs even memory slots are not populated ASUS M3A76 CM MemClk Tristate C3 ATLVID Disabled Enables or disables the MemClk Tristate C3 ALTVID 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 Auto DCT Unganged Mode Auto Allows you to select unganged DRAM mode 64 bit width Configuration options Auto Always Power Down Enable Enabled Allows you to enable or disable DDR power down mode Configuration options Disabled Enabl
42. ition i 3 ii o a5 o ala g o 2a i 2 O SES t gee 2 q d d 3 m oi AAFP HAAK HHHH GEE gd Janga d salf g agrat 222 Ed 5 5 M3A76 CM Azalia Analog Front Panel Connector LN We recommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard 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 2 4 3 Chipset for details 11 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT This connector is for an additional Sony Philips Digital Interface S PDIF ports ANOAIAAS OND SPDIF OUT M3A76 CM Digital Audio Connector fo The S PDIF module is purchased separately Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 25 12 Optical drive audio in connector 4 pin CD This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD ROM TV tuner or MPEG card o aa i l black QO iw E punog punog euueyg olpny Bi leuueyg olpny yen M3A76 CM Internal Audio Connector 13 Chassis intrusion connector 4 1 pin CHASS
43. n data is read from or written to the HDD Power Soft off button 2 pin PWRSW This 2 pin 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 System warning speaker 2 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 23 8 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB78 USB910 USB1112 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 connectors comply with USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed 0 3 i Haan I i i gt 08 soe sa BEA gaa eae Daan mmaa Dona El DDZ anozo DOOZO 55502 55502 55502 d Q USB78 USB910 USB1112 q O4 iQ 1 1 cou LEUS d i ee EE GETS HI Bro VERTE EN soa a SERS m i ao I ao opm opa Domm 5598 359 99 afm m om M
44. n installing the motherboard ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below 1 5 2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis A Do not overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS M3A76 CM 1 5 3 Motherboard layout 24 4cm 9 6in Ie gt i mann KBMS UsBs EB CPULFAN ATX12V Sese 5 5 5 5 SIS Se E E EJ E O Hs g sllsllele me a 2 afa ae da ollellelle 2 SEEN elk o ZEE lan jm ao BllS lsi s a 0 i Sal ball ball be gt lt OL SES amp DO ejeje za Pala eal gol USB34 i 1 faim zijz EE Da I salle Ol olIlalalla H LAN1 USB12 IRENE sel E allele 119 si 3 7 5 rosy i i ld AUDIO CMOS Power AMD i on ST 760G Er on PCIEX1
45. nenenenenenenenenenenenn 221 BIOS menu screen 2 2 2 Menu bat cance MA ee inde 2 2 3 Navigation Keys nnen Ge Re GR Ke Re Ge RR Ke ee 224 Menull ms arne nennen hd 2 2 5 Submenu items annae 2 2 6 Configuration fields nennen Ee RR Ge Ge ER 2 6 2 27 General helpsanae 2 6 2 2 8 Pop up WiNAOW annen nennen Ge ee Re Ge RR Ge ee 2 6 N EE EE EE Main MeN nnen sees 2 31 System Time 2 3 2 System Date 233 Primary IDE Master Slave and SATA 16 ee sees 2 7 2 3 4 SATA Configuration c cccccecccecssssceseecsseseeessesesesseseeers 2 8 2 3 5 System Information ee ee RR ee RR Ee RR Ge Ge ER 2 9 Advanced Menu nnen ve ee Re Ke EE RE RE KERE RE RE ERK Ee RE RE EE Re Ke EE Re EE 2 9 2 4 1 JumperFree Configuration nennen ennen eneen 2 9 242 CPU Configuration nana eneen eenen 2 12 243 Chipset entend 2 12 2 4 4 Onboard Devices Configuration nennen 2 13 24 5 oe EA EO OR a 2 14 246 USB Configuration nanne ennen ennen 2 14 Power MENU nnn avan Ke ee Re Re KERE RE RR BEE Re Ke RR Ee Ke REKE ER KEER RE ee Ee 2 15 2 5 1 Suspend Mode ee ee ek nennen Re RR eg ee 2 15 2 5 2 ACPI 2 0 Support ee ee ee RR Ge RR RR Re Ee ee 2 15 253 ACPI APIC Support nanne RR RR Re Ee ee 2 15 Contents 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 5 4 APM Configuration nennen ennen Re Ge ER Re 2 15 2 5 5 HW Monitor Configuration nnen neen 2 16 Boot MENU nasa N EE iadatienare 2 6 1 Boot Device Priority 2 6 2 Boot Settings Configuration ann
46. nsult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product electrical and electronic equipment should not be placed in municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products DO NOT throw the mercury containing button cell battery in municipal waste This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste 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
47. nter port 1 x chassis intrusion connector 1 x CPU 1 x Chassis fan connectors 24 pin EATX power connector 4 pin ATX 12V power connector Integrated ATI Radeon 3000 Supports maximum shared memory up to 256MB Supports DVI D with HDCP compliant with max resolution up to 1920 x 1200 60Hz dual link Supports RGB with max resolution up to 2048 x 1536 85Hz Supports single link DVI interface ASUS Q Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Al NET2 ASUS Express Gate SFS Stepless Frequency Selection from 200MHz to 550MHz at 1MHz increment Adjustable DRAM voltage ASUS CPR CPU Parameter Recall 8Mb Flash ROM AMI BIOS PnP DMI2 0 WfM2 0 ACPI2 0 SMBIOS 2 5 User manual 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x UltraDMA 133 100 66 33 cable 1 x VO shield uATX Form factor 9 6 x 9 6 24 4cm x 24 4cm Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utilitys Anti Virus software OEM version Specifications are subject to change without notice Product introduction 1 1 Welcome Thank you for buying an ASUS M3A76 CM motherboard The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards Before you start installing the motherboard and hardware devices on it check the items in your package with the list below 1 2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items
48. onfiguring the motherboard How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts Chapter 1 Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports Chapter 2 BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided vii Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual DANGER 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 A IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task fe NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates 1 ASUS websites The ASUS website provides 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 Typography Bold text Italics lt Key gt lt Key1 gt lt Key2 gt lt Key3 gt Comm
49. pecifications 1 8 5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications 1 8 6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that complies with the PCI Express specifications ASUS M3A76 CM 1 9 Jumpers 1 Clear RTC RAM 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 CLRTC 12 23 Ha ao Normal Clear RTC Default M3A76 CM Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM 1 2 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord 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 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer Hold down the lt Del gt key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data Except when clearing the RTC RAM never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position Removing the cap will cause system boot failure If the steps above do not help remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to
50. r version before using Serial ATA Fi If you want to do the task as GHOST we suggest you connect the original disk to the dan SATA5 or SATA6 6 LPT connector 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 Oo TT lan En CA d lt Ug 232520000090 cH a Of8E666655565 i A HERREN o aas VILLE Zom e oo n EEREEEERE ie 1 22 ASUS M3A76 CM 7 System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL This connector supports several chassis mounted functions oO PANEL I PLED SPEAKER rT A 4 BES Kd Ne Bess a a 00 x o cou ta cp de Oe 88 23 82 TE aul 76 TS d ao Reset EF L Reset Te omy A nae Hi Ep HIDE LE PWRSW M3A76 CM System Panel Connector 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 IDE LED This 2 pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector The IDE LED lights up or flashes whe
51. rd Devices Configuration etc PCIPnP USB Configuration Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2008 American Megatrends Inc 2 4 1 JumperFree Configuration CPU Overclocking Auto Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency Select any of the preset overclocking Manual Allows you to individually set the overclocking parameters Auto Loads the optimal settings for the system Overclock Profile Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking Test Mode Allows you to set the the overclocking parameter to 5 Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 9 2 10 fo The following item appears only when you set the Al Overclocking item to Manual CPU HT Reference Clock MHz 200 Allows you to manually adjust CPU HT reference clock Key in a number between 200 to 550 Fi The following item appears only when you set the Al Overclocking item to Overclock Profile Overclock Options Auto Allows you to select the overclock options Configuration options Auto Overclock 2 Overclock 5 Overclock 8 Overclock 10 GPU Overclocking Auto Allows you to select the GPU Overclocking Configuration options Auto Manual Fi The following item appears only when you set the GPU Overclocking item to Manual GPU Engine Clock 500 Allows you to manually adju
52. s a separate submenu for each IDE SATA device Select a device item then press lt Enter gt to display the IDE SATA device information 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 drive Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE 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 Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 7 Fi This item does not appear when you select the SATA 1 2 3 4 5 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
53. s corrupted during the updating process You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file A Prepare the motherboard support DVD or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility Always connect the SATA cable to the SATA1 SATA 2 connector Otherwise the utility will not function Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the support DVD or USB flash disk containing the BIOS file to the optical drive or USB port 3 The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the support DVD or USB flash disk 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 erasing the corrupted BIOS file Bad BIOS checksum Starting BIOS recovery Checking for USB Device USB Device found Reading file M3A76CM ROM Completed Start Erasing Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 3 4 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process Only a USB flash disk with FAT 32 16 format and single partition can support ASUS e_ CrashFree BIOS 3 The device size should be smaller than 8GB DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause system boot failure fo The recovered BIOS may not be
54. s the latest PCle 2 0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance ASUS M3A76 CM AMD 760G The AMD 760G Northbridge is the latest AMD chipset designed for 5200MT s HyperTransport 3 0 HT 3 0 interface speed and external graphics in PCI Express 2 0 standard It features the integrated ATI HD3000 graphics and fully DirectX 10 0 compliant DVI Interface DVI Digital Visual Interface provides high visual quality of digital display devices such as LCD monitors Serial ATA 3Gb s technology The motherboard supports next generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3Gb s storage specification 8 channel High Definition Audio The onboard 8 channel VT1708B High Definition Audio CODEC enables high quality audio that automatically detects peripherals plugged into the audio I O jacks VT1708B also supports the Windows Vista Premium OS USB 2 0 technology P USB 2 0 is the latest connectivity standard for next generation components and peripherals Backwards compatible with current USB 1 1 peripherals USB 2 0 delivers transfer speeds up to 40 times faster at 480Mb s for easy connectivity and ultra fast data transfers 1 3 2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS MyLogo2 Turn your favorite photos into 256 color boot logos to personalize your system ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 es ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using th
55. sis Press the power button to turn the system off then back on 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 submenus and make your selections from the available options using the navigation keys ASUS M3A76 CM A 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 Setups Default item under the Exit Menu See section 2 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 at www asus com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard 2 2 1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Boot Tools Exit el Use ENTER TAB 34 30 or SHIFT TAB to System Date Wed 08 27 2008 select a field Use or to Primary IDE Master Not Detected configure system Time Primary IDE Slave Not Det
56. st GPU engine clock Key in a number between 150 to 999 PCIE Overclocking Auto Allows you to select the PCIE Overclocking Configuration options Auto Manual Fi The following item appears only when you set the PCIE Overclocking item to Manual PCIE Clock 100 Allows you to manually adjust PCIE clock Key in a number between 100 to 150 Processor Frequency Multiplier Auto Allows you to set the processor frequency multiplier Configuration options Auto x4 0 800 MHz x5 0 1000 MHz x6 0 1200 MHz x7 0 1400 MHz x8 0 1600 MHz x9 0 1800 MHz Processor Voltage Standard Allows you to set the processor voltage Configuration options Power Saving Mode Standard 50mv 100mv HyperTransport Speed Auto Allows you to set the HyperTransport link speed Configuration options 200 MHz 400 MHz 600 MHz 800 MHz 1 GHz Auto Hyper Transport Width Auto Allows you to set the HyperTransport link width Configuration options Auto 4 Bit 8 Bit 16 Bit Memory Clock Mode Auto Allows you to set the memory clock mode Configuration options Auto Manual ASUS M3A76 CM Fi The following item appears only when you set the Memory Clock Mode item to Manual Memclock Value 266 MHz Allows you to select the memclock value Configuration options 200 MHz 266 MHz 333MHZ 400 MHz 533 MHz DRAM Timing Mode Auto Allows you to set the DRAM timing mode Configuration options Auto DCT
57. t side General Help of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen Press the lt Up gt lt Down gt arrow keys or lt Page Scroll bar Up lt Page Down keys to display the other items on the screen Pop up window ASUS M3A76 CM 2 3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program the Main menu screen appears giving you an overview of the basic system information Fi Refer to section 2 2 1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and ad how to navigate through them BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Use ENTER TAB 34 30 or SHIFT TAB to System Date Wed 08 27 2008 select a field Use or te Configure system Time Primary IDE Master Not Detected Primary IDE Slave Not Detected SATA1 Not Detected SATA2 Not Detected SATA3 Not Detected SATA4 Not Detected Select Screen SATA5 Not Detected Select Item SATA6 Not Detected Change Field SATA Configuration Select Field General Help System Information Save and Exit Exit ld gt gt Ld id gt Ld gt gt v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2008 American Megatrends Inc 2 3 1 System Time xx xx xx Allows you to set the system time 2 3 2 System Date Day xx xx xxxx Allows you to set the system date 2 3 3 Primary IDE Master Slave and SATA 1 6 While entering Setup the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE SATA devices There i
58. t they support Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components 1 8 1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card 1 Before installing the expansion card read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card 2 Remove the system unit cover if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis 3 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use Keep the screw for later use 4 Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot 5 Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier 6 Replace the system cover 1 8 2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card configure it by adjusting the software settings 1 Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings if any See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup 2 Assign an IRQ to the card 3 Install the software drivers for the expansion card When using PCI cards on shared slots ensure that the drivers support Share IRQ or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments Otherwise conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups making the system unstable and the card inoperable 1 8 4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card SCSI card USB card and other cards that comply with PCI s
59. the 20 pin power plug can provide at least 15 A on 12 V and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300 W The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate Do not forget to connect the 4 pin ATX 12 V power plug Otherwise the system will not boot up We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power consuming devices or when you intend to install additional devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http support asus com PowerSupplyCalculator PSCalculator aspx SLanguage en us for details Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 21 5 Serial ATA connectors 7 pin SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA 3Gb s hard disk and optical disk drives The Serial ATA 3Gb s is backward compatible with Serial ATA 1 5Gb s specification The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB s Ultra DMA133 3 ET saras SATA4 EI saal me EE Se ies sarae 8648223 M3A76 CM SATA Connectors SATA1 A Install the Windows XP Service Pack 2 or late
60. ty 1 11 2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers software applications and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features fo The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice Visit the Pad ASUS website at www asus com for updates To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to the optical drive The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer Fi EN ASUS Maare CM motherboard suppan CD o Utities Manuae Click an icon to Drivers 5 i display Support DVD motherboard information Please select items on the right side Click an item to install locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE to run fo If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer browse the contents of the Support DVD to Eaa the DVD Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 27 1 28 ASUS M3A76 CM BIOS information 2 1 Managing and updating your BIOS A 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 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities 2 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
61. u cannot snap the retention bracket in place 4 Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base 5 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN A Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector 1 7 System memory 1 7 1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM sockets A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240 pin footprint compared to the 184 pin DDR DIMM DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets O or g Channel Sockets i z Channel A DIMM_A1 DIMM A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 DIMM B2 CNS 2 1 DM a O AE EE d O0 arm mca Oo w comm M3A76 CM 240 pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 12 1 7 2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB 1GB and 2GB unbuffered ECC non ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets A You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B The system maps the total size of the lower sized channel for the dual channel configuration Any ex
62. unplugged before the signal cables are connected If possible disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard ensure that all power cables are unplugged Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product ensure that 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 About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and c
63. utions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component Before handling components use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object such as the power supply case to avoid damaging them due to static electricity Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component switch off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON in sleep mode or in soft off mode This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED Ss SB_PWR q G E d 4 ry EI Q EI j ON OFF EP rn Standby Powered a mm mm ON Power Off M3A76 CM Onboard LED Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 5 Motherboard overview 1 5 1 Placement direction Whe
64. vices Enabled items show the auto detected values If a no USB device is detected the item shows None USB Functions Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the USB Functions Configuration options Enabled Disabled USB 2 0 Controller Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2 0 Controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled ASUS M3A76 CM 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 2 5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI and the Advanced Power Management APM Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the configuration options BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Select the ACPI state ACPI 2 0 Support Disabled used for System ACPI APIC Support Enabled Suspend gt APM Configuration gt HW Monitor Configuration 2 5 1 Suspend Mode Auto Allows you to select the Advanced Configur
65. wer On From S5 By PME Disabled Allows you to enable or disable PME wake from sleep state Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power On From 5 By Ring Disabled Enable or disable RI to generate a wake event Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power On From S5 By PS 2 KB MS Disabled Enable or disable PS 2 Keyboard Mouse to generate a wake event Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power On From 5 By RTC Alarm Disabled Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event When this item is set to Enabled the items RTC Alarm Date RTC Alarm Hour RTC Alarm Minute and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 5 5 HW Monitor Configuration CPU Temperature xxx C xxx F MB Temperature xxx C xxx F 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 Fan Speed xxxxRPM or Ignored The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and chassis speed in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the motherboard the field shows N A Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed Chassis Fan Fan 2 Speed N A or Ignored The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the ch
66. y QVL Qualified Vendors List Due to the memory address limitation on 32 bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less For effective use of memory we recommend that you install a 64 bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 1 x PCI Express x1 slots 2 x PCI slots Support PCI Express 2 0 1 0 Architecture 1 x UltraDMA 133 100 66 33 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb s connectors Supports RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 0 1 RAID 5 and JBOD configuration in Windows Vista only High Definition Audio 8 channel CODEC Supports Jack Detect Multistreaming Technologies and S PDIF Out interface Supports up to 12 USB 2 0 1 1 ports 6 ports at mid board 6 ports at the back panel RTL8111C Gigabit LAN 1 x PS 2 Keyboard Mouse port 1 x DVI port 1x VGA port 1 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 8 channel Audio VO ports continued on the next page M3A76 CM specifications summary Internal VO connectors Graphics ASUS special features ASUS Overclocking features Accessories Form Factor Support DVD 3 x USB 2 0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2 0 1 1 ports 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x High definition front panel audio connector 1 x system panel connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x S PDIF output connector 1 x Pri

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