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1. PIN1 M2A74 AM SE Speaker Out Connector 1 13 Chapter 1 Product introduction System panel connector 10 1 pin F_PANEL This connector supports several chassis mounted functions PWRBTN z PLED 4 5 PUER PWR F_PANEL PIN1 Ground z z Ree ah GND IDE_LED IDE_LED HDLED M2A74 AM SE System panel connector RESET System power LED 2 pin PLED This 2 pin connector is for the system power LED Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power and blinks when the system is in sleep mode Hard disk drive activity LED 2 pin HDLED This 2 pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD Power Soft off button 2 pin PWRBTN 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
2. the BIOS KBPWR 12 2 38 Ga a 5V 5VSB d Default g D D eke 4 h oo ES mm mm M2A74 AM SE Keyboard Power Setting 3 USB device wake up 3 pin PS2_USBPW1 4 3 pin USBPW5 8 Set these jumpers to 5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode CPU stopped DRAM refreshed system running in low power mode using the connected USB devices Set to 5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes no power to CPU DRAM in slow refresh power supply in reduced power mode PS2_USBPW1 4 12 23 5V 5VSB Default USBPW5 8 Default M2A74 AM SE USB Device Wake Up S The USB device wake up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the 5VSB lead for each USB port otherwise the system would not power up The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability 5VSB whether under normal condition or in sleep mode ASUS M2A74 AM SE 1 8 1 7 Connectors 1 7 1 Rear panel ports 1 PS 2 Mouse port This port is for a PS 2 mouse 2 LAN RJ 45 port This port allows 10 100 PCle connection to a Local Area Network LAN through a network hub LAN port LED indications LED LED Orange Green LED Orange LED Green OFF No link OFF No link mtn ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN _ 10Mbps connection z LAN port 3 Line In port light blue
3. 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 This 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 must 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 SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M2A74 AM SE Onboard LED 1 1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 2 Motherboard overview 1 2 1 Motherboard layout A Ensure that you install the motherboard into the chassis in the correct orientation The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis ga o e o 19 3cm 7 6in KBMS KO A
4. 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 q Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items Incorrect field values S 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 as The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto detected values If Gen no USB device is detected the item shows None USB Functions Enabled Enables or disables the USB functions Configuration options Enabled Disabled USB 2 0 Controller Enabled Enables or disables the USB 2 0 Controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled Legacy USB Support Auto Allows you to enable or disable support for Legacy USB storage devices including USB flash drives and USB hard drives Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup If detected the USB cont
5. Corsair XMS2 5400 DS Heat Sink Package Corsair Kingmax KLCC28F A8KB5 ss KKEA88B4LAUG 29DX Kingmax Kingmax 512MB Apacer KLCD48F A8KB5 DS AU512E667C5KBGC SS 5 KKEA88B4LAUG 29DX Kingmax AM4B5708MIJS7E0627B Apacer S 512MB Apacer AU512E667C5KBGC SS 5 AM4B5708GQJS7E06332F Apacer continued on the next page Chapter 1 Product introduction DIMM socket support Apacer DIMM socket support DDR2 667MHz capability DIMM socket support EN EN Vendor Chip Brand Apacer 78 91G92 9K5 AM4B5708JQUS7E0751C Apacer Apacer 78 01G90 9K5 AM4B5808CQJS7E0751C Apacer Apacer AU01GE667C5KBGC AM4B5708GQJS7E0636B Apacer Apacer AU01GE667C5KBGC AM4B5708MIJS7E0627B Apacer Apacer 78 A1G90 9K4 DS AM4B5808CQJS7E0749B Apacer Transcend 506010 4894 DS E5108AJBG 6E E Elpida ADATA M20AD5G3H3160Q1C52 SS AD29608A8A 3EG20813 ADATA ADATA M20AD5G314170Q1C58 DS AD29608A8A 3EG80814 ADATA ADATA M20AD5H3J417011C53_ DS AD20908A8A 3EG 30724 ADATA PSC AL6E8E63J 6E1 ss A3R12E3JFF717B9A00 PSC PSC AL7E8E63J 6E1 DS A3R12E3JFF717B9A01 PSC PSC AL7E8F73C 6E1 ss A3R1GE3CFF734MAA0J PSC Nanya NT512T64U88A1BY 3C SS NTS5TU64M8AE 3C Nanya Nanya NT1GT64U8HBOBY 3C DS NT5TU64M8BE 3C72155700CP Nanya GEIL GX21GB5300SX DS Heat Sink Package GEIL GEIL GX24GB5300LDC DS Heat Sink Package GEIL G SKILL F2 5400PHU2 2GBNT DS D2 64M8CCF 0815 C7173S G SKILL G SKILL F2 5300CL5D 4GBMQ DS Heat Sink Package G SKILL Twinmos 8D A3JK5MPETP SS A3R12E3GEF633ACAOY PS
6. Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters Auto Loads the optimal settings for the system Standard Loads the standard settings for the system Overclock Profile Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking fo The following item appears only when the CPU Overclocking item is set to Manual CPU HT Reference Clock MHz 200 Allows you to set the CPU HT Reference Clock The valid value is between 200 MHz and 550 MHz V The following item appears only when the CPU Overclocking item is set to Overclock Gem Profile Overclock Options Auto Allows you to select the overclock profile 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 V The following item appears only when the GPU Overclocking item is set to Manual GPU Engine Clock 500 Allows you to set the GPU engine clock The valid value is between 150 and 999 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 7 PCIE Overclocking Auto Allows you to select the PCIE Overclocking Configuration options Auto Manual A The following item appears only when the PCIE Overclocking item is set to Manual PCIE Clock 100 Allows you to set the PCIE clock The valid value is between 100 and 150 Processor Frequency Multiplier Auto Allows you to select the processor frequency
7. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 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 vi Safety information Electrical safety To prevent electric shock hazard disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating
8. Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP This connector is for a chassis mounted front panel audio I O 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 PRESENCE SENSE1_RETUR GND PORT1L PORT1R PORT2R B SENSE SEND PORTI L iss ie 3 HD audio compliant pin definition SENSE2_RETUR AGN E ER MIC2 MICPWR Line RO Line ou Legacy AC 97 compliant definition M2A74 AM SE Analog front panel connector If you want to connect a high definition VA front panel audio module to this connector ensure that the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS is set to HD Audio If you want to connect an AC97 front panel audio module to this connector set the item to AC97 See page 2 11 for details ASUS M2A74 AM SE 1 14 1 8 Software support 1 8 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 Motherboard settings and hardware options vary 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 bette
9. 1 6 1 5 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 AN 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 5 3 PCI slot The PCI slots support cards such as LAN cards SCSI cards USB cards and other cards that comply with the PCI specifications 1 5 4 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 5 5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications 1 6 Jumpers 1 Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock RTC RAM in CMOS You can clear the CMOS memory of date time and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS which include system setup information such as system passwords ra Normal C
10. 88W max or a total of 1A 2 22A 26 64W max at 12V Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components It is not a jumper DO NOT place a jumper cap on the CPU fan connector ff Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q Fan feature CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM o OC ws CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR O GND oo s M2A74 AM SE CPU fan connector ASUS M2A74 AM SE 1 12 6 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 Oo SS 3 Volts d oun aa 12 VoltsC 5 Volts 12 VoltsC 5 Volts 5V Standby ICH 5 Volts OU Power OK I _ CH 5 Volts Olen Ef ee BE ppa 5 Volts CJL GND ZZ GND FIGH GND z 29 5 Volts ICH PSON GND enD Q 3 Volts
11. Secure Virtual Machine mode Configuration options Disabled Enabled Cool n Quiet Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the generation of ACPILPPC _PSS and _PCT objects Configuration options Disabled Enabled CPU Prefetching Enabled Enables or disables the CPU prefetching Configuration options Enabled Disabled Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 9 2 10 CIE Configuration Disabled Allows you to enable or disable C1E Dual Core related CPU power State Configuration options Disabled Auto 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 sub menu 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 clock to all DIMMs Configuration options Disabled Enabled MemClk Tristate C3 ATLVID Disabled Enables or disables the MemClk Tristate C3 ALTVID Configuration options Disabled Enabled Memory Hole Remapping Enabled Enables or disables the memory remapping around memory hole Configuration options Disabled Enabled DCT
12. be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www asus com Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 3 2 2 BIOS setup program 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 If you want to enter Setup after POST reboot the system by doing any of the following procedures Restart using the OS standard shut down procedure Press lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt simultaneously Press the reset button on the system chassis Press the power button to turn the system off then back on Using the power button reset button or the lt Ctri 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 that you always shut down the system properly from the operating system oN The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply to 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 Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu See section 2 8 Exit menu The BIOS setup screens in this section are for reference only They may not exactly match what you see on your screen Visit the ASUS website at www asus com to download t
13. package Typography Bold text Italics lt Key gt lt Key1 gt lt Key2 gt lt Key3 gt Command 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 gt 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 iM2A74AMS ROM vii M2A74 AM SE specifications summary AMD Phenom X4 Phenom X3 Athlon X2 Athlon Sempron processors socket AM2 AM2 Compatible with Phenom II Athlon X4 Athlon X3 Athlon X2 processors AM3 CPU AMD 64 architecture enables simultaneous 32 bit and 64 bit computing Supports AMD Cool n Quiet Technology Supports up to 95W CPU Due to the chipset limitation the AM3 AM2 CPU runs at HT1 1000MHz Refer to www asus com for the AMD CPU support list Chipset AMD 740G SB700 System bus 2000 1600MT s Memory Dual channel memory architecture 2 x 240 pin DIMM slots support unbuffered ECC and non ECC DDR2 1066 800 667MHz memory modules Supports up to 8GB system memor
14. the system When adding or removing devices to or from the system ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected 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 flat and stable surface If you encounter technical problems with the product contact a
15. 12 Volts c Oe 3 Volts JC 3 Volts me om mm Wier M2A74 AM SE ATX power connectors A We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specification 2 0 compliant power supply unit PSU with a minimum of 300W power rating This PSU type has 24 pin and 4 pin power plugs Ifyou intend to use a PSU with 20 pin and 4 pin power plugs make sure that 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 Ifyou 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 7 Speaker connector 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings a IL 4 i SPEAKER p oO RE Haw se Q o CG Dr Speaker Out 5V GND GND
16. 7HD22 D9GMH Micron Transcend 505649 1993 DS 7HD22D9GMH Micron Transcend TS128MLQ64V8J DS TQ123PJF8F0801 Transcend Transcend JM800QLU 1G Ss TQ1243PCF8 Transcend Transcend TS128MLQ64V8U ss E1108ACBG 8E E Elpida Transcend JM800QLU 2G DS TQ243PCF8 Transcend Transcend TS256MLQ64V8U DS E1108ACBG 8E E Elpida ADATA M20AD6G314170Q1E58_ DS AD29608A8A 25EG80810 ADATA VDATA M2GVD6G3H3160Q1E52 SS VD29608A8A 25EG20813 VDATA PSC AL8E8F73C 8E1 DS A3R1GE3CFF734MAA0E PSC PSC PL8E8F73C 8E1 DS SHG772 AA3G PSC PSC PL8E8G73E 8E1 DS XCP271A3G A PSC PSC AL7E8E63H 10E1K DS A3R1GE3CFF750RABBP ECC PSC GEIL GB22GB6400C4DC DS GL2L64M088BA30EB GEIL GEIL GB24GB6400C4QC DS GL2L64M088BA30EB GEIL GEIL GB22GB6400C5DC DS GL2L64M088BA30EB GEIL GEIL GB24GB6400C5QC DS GL2L64M088BA30EB GEIL GEIL GX22GB6400DC DS Heat Sink Package GEIL GEIL GE22GB800C4DC DS GE24GB800C4QC Heat Sink Package GEIL Heat Sink Package GX22GB6400UDC Heat Sink Package GE22GB800C5DC Heat Sink Package GB24GB6400C5DC GL2L128M88BA25AB GB28GB6400C5QC GL2L128M88BA25AB GX24GB6400DC Heat Sink Package GEIL GE28GB800C5QC GE28GB800C4QC Heat Sink Package Heat Sink Package GEIL GEIL GE24GB800C4DC Heat Sink Package GEIL GEIL GE24GB800C5DC Heat Sink Package
17. 8ABSE 8G E Elpida Kingston KVR800D2N5 512 E5108AJBG 8E E 0803A9082 Kingston Samsung __M378T6553GZS CF7 K4T51083QG HCF7 Samsung Samsung _M378T2863QZS CF7 K4T1G084QQ HCF7 Samsung Samsung _M391T2863QZ3 CF7 K4T1G084QQ HCF7 ECC Samsung Samsung M378T2953GZ3 CF7 K4T51083QG HCF7 Samsung Samsung _M37875663QZ3 CF7 K4T1G084QQ HCF7 Samsung Samsung _M391T5663QZ3 CF7 K4T1G084QQ HCF7 ECC Samsung Samsung _M378T5263AZ3 CF7 K4T2G084QA HCF7 Samsung Qimonda HYS64T64000EU 2 5 B2_ SS HYB18T512800B2F25FSS28380 Qimonda Micron MT9HTF6472AY 80ED4 SS 6ED22D9GKX ECC Micron Micron MT9HTF12872AY 800E1 SS D9HNP 7YE22 ECC Micron Micron MT18HTF12872AY 80ED4 DS 6TD22D9GKX ECC Micron Corsair XMS2 6400 DS Heat Sink Package Corsair Corsair XMS2 6400 DS Heat Sink Package Corsair Corsair CM2X2048 6400C5DHX DS Heat Sink Package Corsair Corsair CM2X2048 6400C5 DS Heat Sink Package Corsair Crucial BL12864AA804 8FE5 SS Heat Sink Package N A HYMP564U64CP8 S5 AB SS HY5PS12821CFP S5 HYMP512U64CP8 S5AB_ DS HY5PS12821CFPS5 KLDC28F A8KI5 Ss KKA8FF1XF JFS 25A KLDD48F B8KB5 ss KKB8FFBXF CFA 25U KLDE88F B8KB5 DS KKB8FFBXF CFA 25U Kingston continued on the next page ASUS M2A74 AM SE 1 4 DDR2 800MHz capability Vendor Apacer Apacer Part No 78 01GA0 9K5 78 A1GA0 9K4 Chip Chip No Brand AM4B5808CQJS8E0749D AM4B5808CQJS8E0740E Apacer Transcend TS64MLQ64V8J512MB_ SS
18. ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage save and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment E ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Ge Service Provider ISP This utility is available in the Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package Installing ASUS Update 1 Place the Support DVD into 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 fo 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 ASUS Update gt ASUS Update to launch the ASUS Update utility 2 From the dropdown list select either of the following methods 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 you want to download then click Next i 4 The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet Always update a the utility to get all its features Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 1 Updating from a BIOS file a Select Update BIOS from a file then click Next b Locate the BIOS file from the Open w
19. ATA 3Gb s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133MB s Ultra DMA133 SATA2 a RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 e RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND H SATA1 H SATA oOo x ARE m sE RSATA_TXP1 _ 3 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 Oo mame mmm mm M2A74 AM SE SATA connectors A Install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA 2 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 CO o BR Left Audio Channel m Right Audio Channel m GND m GND L___fI M2A74 AM SE Internal audio connector ASUS M2A74 AM SE 1 10 IDE connector 40 1 pin PRI_I DE 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 vo ur devices Drive jumper setting Mode Single device Cable Select or Master of device s Cable connector Black Cable Select Master Black Slave Gray Two devices Master Master Slave Black or gray Slave S Pin 20 on the IDE con
20. C Samsung _M378T5263AZ3 CE6 DS K4T2G084QA HCE6 Samsung ELIXIR M2Y1G64TU8HA2B 3C DS M2TU51280AE 3C717095R28F ELIXIR ELIXIR M2Y1G64TU8HBOB 3C DS N2TU51280BE 3C639009W1CF ELIXIR Leadmax___ LRMP512U64A8 Y5 DS HY5PS12821CFP Y5 C 702AA___ Hynix fo SS Single sided DS Double sided Ges DIMM support A Supports one module inserted into either slot as the single channel memory configuration B Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the yellow slots as one pair of dual channel memory configuration Z Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for the latest QVL 1 5 Expansion slots In the future you may need to install expansion cards The following sub sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that 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 5 1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card 1 Before installing the expansion card read the documentation that comes with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card 2 Remove the chassis cover if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to 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 6 Replace the chassis cover w ASUS M2A74 AM SE
21. C 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 excess memory from the higher sized channel is then mapped for the 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 the 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 either of the following Install a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32 bit Windows OS Use a 64 bit Windows OS if you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits Mb chips or less fo The motherboard supports up to 8GB memory modules on Windows XP Professional x64 Gen and Vista x64 editions You may install a maximum of 4GB DIMMs on each slot 1 3 Chapter 1 Product introduction M2A74 AM SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors List QVL DDR2 1066MHz capability DIMM socket support SS DS_ CL i 8 Chip Brand EN EN Kingston KHX8500D2 512 Kingston Kingston KVR1066D2N7 512 Elpida Kingston KHX8500D2K2 1GN Kingston KHX8500D2K2 2GN DS Heat Sink Package Kingston Kingston KVR1066
22. Configuration options Auto x4 0 800MHz x5 0 1000MHZ x6 0 1200MHZ x7 0 1400MHZz x8 0 1600MHZz x9 0 1800MHZ Processor Voltage Standard Allows you to select the processor voltage or set it to auto for safe mode Configuration options Power Saving Mode Standard 50mv 100mv Hyper Transport Width Auto The Hyper Transport link will run at this 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 ff The following item appears only when the Memory Clock Mode item is set to Manual Memclock Value 200MHz Allows you to set the memory clock value Configuration options 200MHZz 266MHZ 333MHZz 400MHz 533MHz DRAM Timing Mode Auto Allows you to set the DRAM timing mode Configuration options Auto DCT 0 A The following sub items appear only when you set the DRAM Timing Mode item to Gem DCT 0 CAS Latency CL Auto Configuration options Auto 3 CLK 6 CLK 7 CLK DH_Only TRCD Auto Configuration options Auto 3 CLK 6 CLK TRP Auto Configuration options 3 CLK 6 CLK Auto tRTP Auto Configuration options Auto 2 4 CLK 3 5 CLK TRAS Auto Configuration options Auto 5 CLK 18 CLK TRC Auto Configuration options Auto tWR Auto Configuration options Auto 3 CLK 6 CLK ASUS M2A74 AM SE TRAD Auto Configuration o
23. D2N7 1G DS E5108AJBG 1J E Elpida Kingston KHX8500D2 1G DS Heat Sink Package Kingston Qimonda HYS64T128020EU 19F C_ DS HYB18T512800CF19FFSS24313 Qimonda Kingmax KLED48F A8K15 DS KKA8FFIXF JFS 18A Kingmax Crucial BL12864AA1065 8FE5 ss Heat Sink Package N A Transcend TX1066QLJ 2GK1GB Heat Sink Package Transced Transcend TX1066QLU 2GK Heat Sink Package Transced Transcend _TX1066QLU 4GK Heat Sink Package Transced OCZ OCZ2N10662GK Heat Sink Package OCz GEIL GB22GB8500C5DC GL2L128M88BA25AB GEIL GEIL GB24GB8500C5QC GL2L128M88BA25AB GEIL GEIL GE22GB1066C5DC Heat Sink Package GEIL GEIL GE24GB1066C5QC Heat Sink Package G SKILL F2 8500CL5D 2GBPK Heat Sink Package G SKILL F2 8500CL5S 1GBPK Heat Sink Package fo DDR2 1066 is supported by AM3 AM2 CPU only 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 DDR2 800MHz capability DIMM socket support SS DS CL Chip Brand Si Kingston KHX6400D2LL 1G Heat Sink Package Kingston Kingston KHX6400D2LLK2 1GN Heat Sink Package Kingston Kingston KVR800D2N6 512 E5108AJBG 8E E Elpida Kingston KVR800D2N5 1G SE Kingston KVR800D2N5 2G E1108ACBG 8E E Elpida Kingston KHX6400D2 2G Heat Sink Package Kingston Kingston KVR800D2N6 4G E210
24. Flash 2 When you press lt OK gt a confirmation message appears Use the left right arrow key to select between Yes or No then press lt OK gt to confirm your choice 2 7 2 AI NET 2 Check Realtek LAN cable Disabled Enables or disables checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power On Self Test POST Configuration options Disabled Enabled 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 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 K ASUS M2A74 AM SE
25. GEIL G SKILL F2 6400CL4D 2GBPK Heat Sink Package G SKILL G SKILL F2 6400CL4D 2GBHK Heat Sink Package G SKILL G SKILL F2 6400CL5D 4GBPQ Heat Sink Package G SKILL G SKILL G SKILL F2 6400CL4D 4GBPK F2 6400CL5Q 16GNQ DS Heat Sink Package G SKILL Heat Sink Package G SKILL G SKILL F2 6400CL5D 1GBNQ SS Heat Sink Package G SKILL OCZ OCZ2RPR8002GK DS Heat Sink Package ocz OCZ OCZ2G800R22GK DS Heat Sink Package ocz OCZ OCZ2P800R22GK DS Heat Sink Package ocz OCZ OCZ2VU8004GK DS Heat Sink Package ocz ocz OCZ2P8004GK DS Heat Sink Package ocz Elixir M2Y1G64TU8HB0B 25C DS N2TU51280BE 25C802006Z1DV_ Elixir Elixir M2Y1G64TUB8D5B AC sg 0828 GS N2TU16800E AC Elixir Elixir M2Y2G64TU8HD5B AC 0826 SG DS DDR2 667MHz capability Vendor 2G Kingston Part No KVR667D2N5 2G DS SS DS CL N2TUG80DE AC Elixir Chip Brand 7RE22 D9HNL Micron 512MB Kingston KVR667D2N5 512 SS 01237650821 SBP D6408TR4C GL25USLO74905PECNB Kingston 2G Kingston KVR667D2N5 2G DS E1108ACBG 8E E 0813A90CC Elpida Kingston KVR667D2N5 1G DS 01280420822 SOP D6408TR4C GL25USL156304PECXA Kingston Qimonda HYS64T64000EU 3S B2__ SS HYB18T512B00B2F3SFSS28171 Qimonda Qimonda HYS64T128020EU 3S B2_DS HYB18T512B00B2F3SFSS28171 Qimonda Corsair VS1GB667D2 DS MIDO95D62864M8CEC Corsair
26. LELTE ON LLI o e st N st N E4488 First Edition V1 February 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
27. OM drive as the first boot device gt Boot Settings Configuration gt Security Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 13 2 14 2 6 1 Boot Device Priority 1st xxth Boot Device These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Configuration options Removable Device Hard Drive ATAPI CD ROM Disabled 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 fo 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 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 display
28. TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Contents on a E E E E E E Safety information About CR WU E i M2A74 AM SE specifications summary Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 Before YOU proceed sssssssssssssssusnssnsunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnunnnnunnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnanna Motherboard overview 1 2 1 Motherboard layout 1 2 2 Layout COmMeNtS rsisi Central Processing Unit CPU System MEMOS ieseveseccvscicceccsccccteeteentetesnccnesvecteceedstveneaeestecveensiccs 1 41 OVGIVIEW ugeet 1 4 2 Memory configurations Expansion SIOtS cscsscessreeseerseseeesecnesnseuseeesenesoreeseearseseeesenseeneen 1 5 1 Installing an expansion Card 1 6 1 5 2 Configuring an expansion Card 1 7 15 37 POISI catia W erter tre dee 1 7 1 5 4 PCI Express x1 lot 1 7 1 5 5 PCI Express vip sot 1 7 UIP E 1 7 EE e 1 9 1 7 1 Rear panel ports A 1 9 1 7 2 Internal CONNECHOTS AAA 1 10 Software SUPPOMT ceccessscccecsns
29. TX12V ag CO comt VGA SOCKET AM2 AM2 DDR2 DIMM_A1 ER rer eseu 64bit 240 pin module 64bit 240 pin module la m OC CO m ol Place this side towards usB34 the rear of the chassis EATXPWR Q O DDR2 DIMM_B1 LAN1_USB12 E CPU_FAN p AUDIO WMD 740G Q samal PCIEX1_1 ipn RTL ASUS bainise M2A74 AM SE SATAY PCIEX16 Super vo our Pon E kee e BEI _USBS6 usB78 24 4cm 9 6in es rose o AMD SB700 Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis DO NOT overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard 1 2 2 Layout contents Connectors Jumpers Slots LED Page Connectors Jumpers Slots LED Keyboard power 3 pin KBPWR IDE connector 40 1 pin PRI_IDE 1 11 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR USB connectors 10 1 pin USB56 USB 78 1 12 4 pin ATX12V USB device wake up 3 pin PS2_USBPW1 4 Speaker connector 4 pin SPEAKER 1 13 3 pin USBPW5 8 AM2 AM2 CPU Socket System panel conn
30. This port connects to the tape CD DVD player or other audio sources 4 Line Out port lime This port connects to a headphone or a speaker In 4 channel and 6 channel configurations the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out 5 Microphone port pink This port connects to a microphone fo Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2 4 or Gen 6 channel configuration Audio 2 4 6 channel configuration Headset 2 channel 4 channel 6 channel Light Blue Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Bass Center 1 9 Chapter 1 Product introduction 6 USB 2 0 ports 1 and 2 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports connect to USB 2 0 1 1 devices 7 USB 2 0 ports 3 and 4 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports connect to USB 2 0 1 1 devices 8 Video Graphics Adapter VGA port This 15 pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA compatible devices 9 COM port This 9 pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices 10 PS 2 Keyboard port This port is for a PS 2 keyboard 1 7 2 Internal connectors 1 Serial ATA connectors 7 pin SATA1 SATA2 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
31. Unganged Mode Auto Allows you to enable or disable Unganed mode Configuration options Auto Always Power Down Enable Enabled Enables or disables the DDR power down mode Configuration options Disabled Enabled 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 PCIEAGFX PCI Allows you to set the primary video controller Configuration options PCIEAGFX PCl PCI PCIE IGFX IGFX PCIE PCl UMA Frame Buffer Size Auto Configuration options Auto 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 2 4 4 Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Porti Address 3F8 IRQ4 Allows you to select the Serial Pot base address Configuration options Disabled 3F8 IRQ4 2F8 IRQ3 3E8 IRQ4 2E8 IRQ3 ASUS M2A74 AM SE 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
32. ay the 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 SATA device is installed in the system 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 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 5 Block Multi Sector Transfer M Auto Enables or disables data multi sectors transfers When set to Auto the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi sector transfer feature When set to Disabled the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time Configuration options Disabled Auto 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 5 SATA Configuration The SATA Configuration menu allows you to configure y
33. ector 10 1 pin F_LPANEL 1 14 DDR2 DIMM slots Optical drive audio connector 4 pin CD 1 10 Serial ATA connectors 7 pin SATA1 SATA2 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP 1 14 CPU fan connector 4 pin CPU_FAN Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC 1 7 Standby power LED SB_PWR PCle x16 PCle x1 PCI slots 1 7 ASUS M2A74 AM SE 1 2 1 3 Central Processing Unit CPU The motherboard comes with a CPU socket designed for AMD AM3 Phenom II Athlon X4 Athlon X3 Athlon X2 processors and AM2 AM2 Phenom X4 Phenom X3 Athlon X2 Athlon Sempron processors The CPU socket is not compatible with AMD Opteron processors Do not install an e j Opteron processor on this motherboard 1 4 System memory 1 4 1 Overview This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM sockets A DDR2 DIMM 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 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 Channel B DIMM_B1 Des Oe M2A74 AM SE 240 pin DDR2 DIMM sockets 1 4 2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB 1GB 2GB and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non EC
34. eeesesenseeesenssarsesesaneeseneseciesnsenseanees 2 16 2 7 1 ASUS EZ Elektro ere ee et 2 16 2 7 2 ALNET eege eege EES 2 16 Exit MEMU cs vter meetagg e te ccsssasdacssceseastaa snasasdercsanstudearconcsisinsensacnecats 2 16 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
35. esceesnsesenesnseseecenseateenenseeseeeenars 1 15 1 8 1 Installing an operating system s 1 15 1 8 2 Support DVD information cccccecceseccseeseseeeeeeeeesees 1 15 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 1 2 2 Managing and updating your BIOS sscsssssesseeeeeeseeneneeeees 2 1 2 1 1 ASUS Update utility cee cecsecseseecseeseeceeseeeesnsseeeeeeees 2 1 2 1 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ul 2 2 2 1 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 0 0 0 aeaaeae ereere 2 3 BIOS Setup program ssssssesssssssnsensenunnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnaa 2 4 Contents 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 3 1 2 3 2 System Date Day xx xx xxxx 233 Primary IDE Master Slave 234 SATAN 2 ie a hte RE 2 3 5 SATA Configuration 2 3 6 System Information Advanced MON sscsassssccscccscesecscseeanectccsscestcccecanesacsesenstserecnseesinesaes 2 4 1 JumperFree Configuration 2 4 2 CPU Configuration ER Ce EE 2 4 4 Onboard Devices Configuration S bel 2 4 6 USB Configuration Power tee Eegeregie 2 5 1 Suspend Mode Auto 2 12 2 5 2 ACPI 2 0 Support Disabled AA 2 12 2 5 3 ACPI APIC Support Enabled A 2 12 2 5 4 APM CGonfouraton 2 12 2 5 5 HW Monitor Confiourailon ereere 2 13 Boot menu scsiistssscastcccnaccsnsedeacnonssonasnda sre siseseandcasuenantannsunanaiuadcaanaey 2 13 2 6 1 Boot Device Prof 2 14 2 6 2 Boot Settings Configuration ccceccesssse esses 2 14 BC 2 14 Tools menu cecessseeesersesesneesenes
36. he latest BIOS file for this motherboard 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 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Boot Tools Exit Main Settings Use ENTER TAB or SHIFT TAB to _ 43 30 select a field System Date Fri 01 18 2002 Use or to configure system Time gt Primary IDE Master Not Detected gt Primary IDE Slave Not Detected gt SATA1 Not Detected k SATA2 Not Detected gt SATA Configuration EN Select Screen gt System Information th Select Item Change Field Tab Select Field 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 ASUS M2A74 AM SE 2 3 3 Primary IDE Master Slave While entering Setup the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices There is a separate submenu for each IDE device Select a device item then press lt Enter gt to display the IDE 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 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 ty
37. indow then click Open 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process 2 1 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS based utility V Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www asus com To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 1 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to a USB port then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of the following ways Press lt Alt gt lt F2 gt during POST to display the following ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3 27 FLASH TYPE MXCe2Z5R8005 BOARD M2A7 AMNSE BOARD URKHGWH VER B205 gt H 00 B701 VER Unknown DATE 0270572009 DATE Unknown Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down Home End Move B Backup Esc Exit Enter the BIOS setup program Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press lt Enter gt to enable it 2 Press lt Tab gt to locate the correct file Press lt Enter gt When the correct BIOS file is found EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating process and automatically reboots the system when done A Only a USB flash disk with FAT 32 16 format and single partition supports the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure 2 2 ASUS M2A74 AM SE 2 1 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto reco
38. ke 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 additional tables as per 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 Power Off When set to Power Off the system goes into off state after an AC power loss When set to Power On the system goes on after an AC power loss Configuration options Power On Power Off Last State Power on From S5 By PME Disabled Allows you to enable or disable PME wake from sleep state Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power on From S5 By Ring Disabled Enable or disable RI to generate a wake event Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS M2A74 AM SE 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 S5 By RTC Alarm Disabled Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event When this item is set
39. lear RTC Default M2A74 AM SE Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM 1 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord 2 Move the jumper cap from pins 1 2 default to pins 2 3 Keep the cap on pins 2 3 for about 5 10 seconds then move the cap back to pins 1 2 3 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 4 Hold down the lt Del gt key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data 1 7 Chapter 1 Product introduction NR 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 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 then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values 2 Keyboard power 3 pin KBPWR This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake up feature When you set this jumper to pins 2 3 5VSB you can wake up the computer by pressing a key on the keyboard the default is the Space Bar s This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the 5VSB lead and a corresponding setting in
40. nector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable If any device jumper is set as Cable Select ensure that all other device jumpers have S d the same setting 1 11 Use the 80 conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133 100 66 IDE devices M2A74 AM SE IDE connec PRI_IDE NOTE Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN tor DIN 1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 4 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB56 USB78 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 the USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed we m a 2 ege A Wi ot are aaa E ala mom mom DNNZO DNHZO 2270 22202 BBABA BABAD USB56 w m m m USB78 Ielelaie TT TE ML ED EK GENZ o ol 19 o ol 19 oo KEE o 390 3820 w 38 S M2A74 AM SE USB2 0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard ff The USB 2 0 module is purchased separately 5 CPU fan connector 4 pin CPU_FAN The CPU fan connector supports cooling fans of 350mA 740mA 8
41. our SATA device s Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the sub menu OnChip SATA Channel Enabled Enables or disables OnChip SATA Channel Configuration options Disabled Enabled OnChip SATA Type SATA Allows you to select the SATA type Configuration options SATA RAID AHCI 2 3 6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu BIOS Information Displays the auto detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto detected system memory ASUS M2A74 AM SE 2 4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items Incorrect field ae values can cause the system to malfunction BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Advanced Settings Adjust System Frequency Voltage etc CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration E oh ce Ab ce Z 2 4 1 JumperFree Configuration fe Depending on your AMD CPU type AM2 AM2 or AM3 the items on this section may not Ee exactly match what you see on your screen CPU Overclocking Auto Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency Select either one of the preset overclocking Manual
42. pe 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 LBA Large Mode Auto Enables or disables the LBA mode Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled Configuration options Disabled Auto Block Multi Sector Transfer M Auto Enables or disables data multi sectors transfers When set to Auto the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi sector transfer feature When set to Disabled the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time Configuration options Disabled Auto 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 1 2 While entering Setup the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices There is a Separate submenu for each SATA device Select a device item then press lt Enter gt to displ
43. ptions Auto 2 CLK 5 CLK tRWTTO Auto Configuration options Auto 2 CLK 9 CLK tWRRD Auto Configuration options Auto 0 CLK 3 CLK tWTR Auto Configuration options Auto 1 CLK 2 CLK 3 CLK tWRWR Auto Configuration options Auto 1 CLK 2 CLK 3 CLK tRDRD Auto Configuration options Auto 2 CLK 5 CLK tRFCO Auto Configuration options Auto 75ns 105ns 127 5ns 195ns 327 5ns tRFC1 Auto Configuration options Auto 75ns 105ns 127 5ns 195ns 327 5ns tRFC2 Auto Configuration options Auto 75ns 105ns 127 5ns 195ns 327 5ns tRFC3 Auto Configuration options Auto 75ns 105ns 127 5ns 195ns 327 5ns Memory Voltage Auto Allows you to set the memory voltage Configuration options Auto 2 05V 2 15V 2 25V Chipset Over Voltage Auto Allows you to set the chipset over voltage Configuration options Auto 50mv 2 4 2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU related information that the BIOS automatically detects 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
44. qualified service technician or your retailer About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring 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 Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual 4 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 l complete a task A IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task V 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 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
45. r compatibility and system stability 1 8 2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains drivers software applications and utilities that you can install to get all motherboard features To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if the Autorun function is enabled on your computer ASUS website at www asus com for updates ff The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice Visit the Click an icon to Drivers og display Support DVD n motherboard information ASUS InstAll can install ASUS InstAll Installation Wizard fonAnteVius and Drivers Utility e Anti virus utility and all of a3 drivers for you Note To provide you with a safer system ASUS InstAll installs anti virusiutility by f SH e default Click an item to install If the Autorun function is NOT enabled on your computer browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click ASSETUP EXE to run the DVD K 1 15 Chapter 1 Product introduction BIOS information 2 1 Managing and updating your BIOS 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 utility 2 1 1 ASUS Update utility The
46. rement Adjustable DRAM voltage ASUS C P R CPU Parameter Recall ASUS Q FAN ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 1 x PS 2 Keyboard port 1 x PS 2 Mouse port 1 x RJ45 port 1 x VGA port 1x COM port 4 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 6 channel audio UO ports 2 x USB 2 0 1 1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2 0 1 1 ports 1 x IDE connector 2 x SATA connectors 1 x System panel connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x Internal speaker connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x 24 pin EATX power connector 1 x 4 pin ATX 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM AMI BIOS PnP DMI2 0 WfM2 0 SM BIOS 2 5 ACPI2 0a 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x UltraDMA 133 100 66 cable 1 x I O shield User Manual Drivers ASUS LiveUpdate Utility ASUS PC Probe II Anti Virus software OEM version MicroATX form factor 9 6 in x 7 6 in 24 4cm x 19 3cm Specifications are subject to change without notice Product introduction Thank you for buying an ASUS M2A74 AM SE motherboard Before you start installing the motherboard and hardware devices on it check the items in your motherboard package Refer to page ix for the list of accessories fo If any of the items is damaged or missing contact your retailer 1 1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings A
47. roller legacy mode is enabled If no USB device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled Auto USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed Allows you to configure the USB 2 0 controller in HiSpeed 480 Mbps or Full Speed 12 Mbps Configuration options FullSpeed HiSpeed Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 11 2 12 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 Power Settings Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend ACPI 2 0 Support Disabled ACPI APIC Support Enabled gt APM Configuration gt HW Monitor Configuration 2 5 1 Suspend Mode Auto Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI state to be used for system suspend Configuration options S1 POS Only S3 Only Auto 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 wa
48. s 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 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 then press lt Enter gt 2 From the password box type a password composed of at most six letters and or numbers then press lt Enter gt 3 Confirm the password when prompted ASUS M2A74 AM SE The message Password Installed appears after you successfully set your password To change the supervisor password follow the same steps in setting a supervisor password To clear the supervisor password select the Change Supervisor Password then press lt Enter gt twice 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 6 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
49. 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 chassis and power fan 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 CPU Q Fan Control Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Q Fan controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled CPU Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage or Ignored 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 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 sub menu SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Bo Tools Exit Boot Settings Specifies the Boot Device Priority gt sequence A virtual floppy disk drive Floppy Drive B may appear when you set the CD R
50. to the Setup items Configuration options No Access View Only Limited Full Access No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility View Only allows access but does not allow change to any field Limited allows changes only to selected fields such as Date and Time Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a User Password 1 Select the Change User Password item 2 From the password box type a password composed of at most 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 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 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 15 2 16 2 7 Tools menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 2 7 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ
51. very tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets 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 AN Prepare the motherboard Support DVD or a USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility Always connect the SATA cable to the SATA1 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 disk drive or a USB port The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the Support DVD or the USB flash disk for the BIOS file Bad BIOS checksum Starting BIOS recovery Checking for CD ROM When the BIOS file is found the utility reads it and starts erasing the corrupted BIOS file Bad BIOS checksum Starting BIOS recovery Checking for CD ROM CD ROM found Reading file M2A74AMS ROM Completed Start Erasing Start Programming 3 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process A Only a USB flash disk with FAT 32 16 format and single partition supports ASUS 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 The recovered BIOS may not
52. y DDR2 1066 is supported by AM3 AM2 CPU only Refer to www asus com for the AM3 AM2 CPU models Refer to www asus com for the latest Memory QVL Qualified Vendors List When you install a total memory of 4GB or more Windows 32 bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB Hence a total installed memory of less than 3GB is recommended if you are using a Windows 32 bit operating system Graphics Integrated ATI Radeon 2100 graphics processor Maximum shared memory of 256MB Supports RGB with max resolution 2048 x 1536 85Hz To playback the HD DVD and Blu ray Disc we recommend system configuration Graphic shared memory 256MB Dual Core CPU minimum Minimum 1GB memory of Dual channel DDR2 667 or Single channel DDR2 800 Expansion slots 1x PCle x16 slot 1x PCle x1 slot 1 x PCI slot Storage 1 x UltraDMA 133 100 connector 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb s connectors support RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations for Windows Vista only ALC662 High Definition Audio 6 channel CODEC Supports Jack detect and Multi streaming technology Supports up to 8 USB 2 0 1 1 ports 4 ports at mid board 4 ports at the back panel continued on the next page viii M2A74 AM SE specifications summary ASUS overclocking features Other features Back panel I O ports Internal UO connectors Accessories Support DVD Form Factor PCle 10 100 LAN SFS Stepless Frequency Selection from 200MHz to 550MHz at 1MHz inc

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