Asus P2-M3A3200 User manual

P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200
ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)
User Manual

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E3809
First Edition V1
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Table of contents
Notices......................................................................................................... vi
Safety information ..................................................................................... vii
About this guide ....................................................................................... viii
System package contents........................................................................... x
Chapter 1: System introduction
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Front panel.................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Rear panel..................................................................................... 1-4
1.4 Internal components.................................................................... 1-6
Chapter 2: Starting up
2.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 2-2
2.2 Powering up your system ........................................................... 2-2
2.3 Support CD information .............................................................. 2-3
 ................................................. 3
 ................................................................... 4
  .................................................................. 5
  .................................................................. 6
  .............................................. 6
  ............................................................ 7
2.4 ASUS AI Manager ......................................................................... 2-9
  ...................................................... 9
  .................................................... 9
 ..................................................... 9
  .............................................................................. 0
 ................................................................... 3
  ......................................................................... 4
  .................................................................... 4
Chapter 3: Motherboard info
3.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 3-2
3.2 Motherboard layout...................................................................... 3-2
3.3 Jumpers ........................................................................................ 3-3
3.4 Connectors ................................................................................... 3-5

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Chapter 4: BIOS setup
4.1 Managing and updating you BIOS.............................................. 4-2
 ....................................... 
 ................................................................ 3
4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 6
 ................................................... 8
4.1.5 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 9
4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................. 4-12
 ........................................................ 3
 ....................................................................... 3
 ............................................................. 4
  ................................................................... 4
 ............................................................ 4
  ....................................................... 4
  ................................................................. 4
 ....................................................................... 5
  ............................................................. 5
4.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 4-16
4.3.1 System Time ................................................................. 6
  ................................................................. 6
4.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave............................................. 7
  ....................................................................... 8
  ................................................... 9
4.3.6 System Information ....................................................... 0
4.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 4-21
  ............................................ 1
  ........................................................ 3
4.4.3 Chipset.......................................................................... 4
 .................................... 7
4.4.5 PCI PnP ........................................................................ 8
  ........................................................ 9
4.5 Power menu................................................................................ 4-30
4.5.1 Suspend Mode.............................................................. 0
 ........................................ 0
  .......................................................... 1

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4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support....................................................... 1
 ........................................................ 1
4.5.6 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 
4.6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 4-33
4.6.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 3
  .......................................... 4
4.6.3 Security ......................................................................... 5
4.7 Tools menu ................................................................................. 4-37
 .......................................................... 7
 ......................................................... 7
4.8 Exit menu.................................................................................... 4-39

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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
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• 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

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.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is

to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance

Macrovision Corporation Product Notice
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by
U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection


engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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Safety information
Electrical safety
• 
outlet before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing any devices to or from the system, contact a

the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all the power cables from the existing system before you add or
remove a device to or from the system.
• 
service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all the documentation
that comes with the package.
• Before using the product, ensure that all the 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

surface.
• Do not block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for
this product.
• We recommend that you use this product in environments with an ambient

• 
service technician or your retailer.
Lithium-Ion Battery Warning
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie.

ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des
Herstellers.
LASER PRODUCT WARNING
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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About this guide
Audience


integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
1. Chapter 1: System introduction

The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on the front and
rear panel, and internal components.
2. Chapter 2: Starting up
This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities
from the support CD.
3. Chapter 3: Motherboard information
This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the
system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and
connector locations.
4. Chapter 4: BIOS information
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
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Where to nd more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and
software updates.
1. ASUS Websites
The ASUS websites provide updated information on ASUS hardware and
software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional Documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty

part of the standard package.
Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following
symbols used throughout this manual.
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.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

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System package contents

If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.
Standard items
1. ASUS P2-M3A3200/P4-M3A3200 barebone system with
• ASUS motherboard
• CPU fan and heatsink assembly
   
• CompactFlash card reader
• PCIE raiser card
   
2. Cables
• Power cable
• Serial ATA power cable and signal cable
• IDE cable
3. CD
• Support CD
4. Quick Installation Guide
Optional items
1. ASUS VGA card
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 
Optional items are not included in the system package. They are purchased
separately.


Chapter 1
System introduction
This chapter gives a general
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
system features including introduction
on the front and rear panels, and
internal components.

 Chapter 1: System introduction
1.1 Welcome!


home entertainment features.
The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by an ASUS motherboard that
supports the AMD®Athlon™ , Athlon™ 64, and Sempron™ processors.



1.2 Front panel

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1. Hard disk drive (HDD) LED. This LED lights up when data is read from or
written to the hard disk drive.
2. Optical disk drive bay cover.
3. Front panel cover.
4. Optical disk drive eject button. Press this button to eject an optical disk.
5. Power button. Press this button to turn the system on.
6. CompactFlash®/Microdrive™ card reader.
7. 3-in-1 card reader. 
Secure Digital™ card, and Memory Stick™/Memory Stick PRO™ card.
8. 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. This port connects to an IEEE 1394 device such as a
digital camrecorder.
9. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6.

and others.
10. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.
11. Headphone port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker.
12. IR card (optional). This IR card supports a remote control.
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3. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to the center/
subwoofer speakers.
4. Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects to the rear speakers in a
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5. Side Speaker Out port (grey). This port connects to the side speakers in an

6. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or
other audio sources.
7. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. In

becomes Front Speaker Out.


1. Power connector.
2. Voltage selector. This switch allows you to adjust the system input voltage
according to the voltage supply in your area. If the voltage supply in your


1.3 Rear panel

Rear panel
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LAN port LED indications
ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection
YELLOW Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection
SPEED
LED
ACT/LINK
LED
LAN port
12. USB 2.0 ports 1, 2, 3, and 4.

and others.
13. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects to an external audio output
device via an optical S/PDIF cable.
14. VGA port. 
devices.
15. HDMI port. 

discs, and other protected content.
Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration
Port 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 Mic In
Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer
Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Ou Rear Speaker Out
Gray – – – Side Speaker Out
9. PS/2 mouse port (green).
10. PS/2 keyboard port (purple)..
11. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area
Network (LAN) through a network hub.


8. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.

 Chapter 1: System introduction
1.4 Internal components

when you remove the chassis cover. The installed components are labeled for your
reference.
 
3.5 inch hard disk drive cage
 
3. Power supply unit
4. PCIE raiser bracket (connected to
the motherboard PCIE slot)
5. ASUS motherboard
6. DIMM slots
 
and heatsink assembly)
8. CPU fan and heatsink assembly
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
7
16. Serial port. This port is for pointing devices or other serial devices.
17. ASUS VGA card (optional).
18. Expansion slot.


Chapter 2
Starting up
This chapter helps you power up the
system and install drivers and utilities
from the Support CD.

 
2.1 Installing an operating system
®XP / Vista Operating
Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to

2.2 Powering up your system
Press the power button ( ) to power up the system.
• To ensure that the OS work properly, install the drivers included in the
Support CD.
• 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.
P2-M3A3200 P4-M3A3200

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2.3.1 Running the Support CD
Place the Support CD into the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the
Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled on your computer.
If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the
Support CD to locate the ASSETUP.EXE
the ASSETUP.EXE
Click an item to install
Click an icon to display
Support CD/motherboard
information
2.3 Support CD information
The support CD that comes with the system package contains the drivers, software
applications, and utilities that you can install to get all the system features.
The contents of the Support CD are subject to change at any time without
notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.

 
ASUS InstALL - Installation Wizard for Anti-Virus and Drivers Utility
Installs all of the drivers.
Norton Internet Security 2008

AMD Chipset Program Driver
Installs the AMD chipset program driver.
Realtek Audio Driver
Installs the Realtek®audio driver.
HDMI Audio Driver
Installs the HDMI audio driver.
Realtek RTL8168C/RTL8111C LAN Driver
Installs the Realtek®RTL8168C/RTL8111C LAN driver.
Realtek Cardreader Driver
Installs the Realtek®Cardreader driver.
2.3.2 Drivers menu
The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects
installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.