Asus V4-M3A3200 User manual

V4-M3A3200
ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)
User Manual
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First Edition V1
September 2008

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ASUS contact information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-mail [email protected]
Web site www.asus.com.tw
Technical Support
Telephone [phone]
Online support support.asus.com
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)
Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Web site usa.asus.com
Technical Support
Telephone [phone]
Support fax [phone]
Online support support.asus.com
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)
Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Web site www.asus.de
Online contact www.asus.de/sales
Technical Support
Telephone [phone]
Support Fax [phone]
Online support support.asus.com

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Contents
ASUS contact information ......................................................................... iii
Notices........................................................................................................ vii
Safety information .................................................................................... viii
About this guide ......................................................................................... ix
System package contents.......................................................................... xi
Chapter 1 System introduction
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Front panel.................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Rear panel..................................................................................... 1-3
1.4 Internal components.................................................................... 1-7
Chapter 2 Basic installation
2.1 Preparation ................................................................................... 2-2
2.2 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-3
2.3 Removing the side cover and front panel assembly ................ 2-4
2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-5
2.4.1 Overview ......................................................................... 2-5
2.4.2 Installing CPU ................................................................. 2-5
2.4.3 Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly................ 2-7
2.5 Installing a DIMM........................................................................ 2-10
2.5.1 Overview ....................................................................... 2-10
2.5.2 Memory congurations.................................................. 2-10
2.5.3 Installing a DDR2 DIMM ............................................... 2-14
2.5.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 2-14
2.6 Expansion slots.......................................................................... 2-15
2.6.1 Installing an expansion card ......................................... 2-15
2.6.2 Conguring an expansion card ..................................... 2-15
2.6.3 PCI slots........................................................................ 2-18
2.6.4 PCI Express x1 slot....................................................... 2-18
2.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot..................................................... 2-18
2.7 Installing storage drives............................................................ 2-19
2.7.1 Installing an optical drive............................................... 2-19
2.7.2 Installing a oppy disk drive .......................................... 2-19
2.7.3 Installing a hard disk drive ............................................ 2-20

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2.8 Reinstalling the front panel assembly and side cover ........... 2-21
Chapter 3 Starting up
3.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 3-2
3.2 Powering up.................................................................................. 3-2
3.3 Support DVD information ............................................................ 3-2
3.3.1 Running the support DVD ............................................... 3-3
3.3.2 Utilities menu .................................................................. 3-4
3.3.3 Manual menu .................................................................. 3-6
3.3.4 ASUS Contact information .............................................. 3-7
3.3.5 Other information ............................................................ 3-8
3.4 Software information ................................................................. 3-10
ASUS PC Probe II........................................................................ 3-10
Chapter 4 Motherboard introductiomn
4.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 4-2
4.2 Motherboard layout...................................................................... 4-2
4.3 Jumpers ........................................................................................ 4-3
4.3 Connectors ................................................................................... 4-4
Chapter 5 BIOS setup
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 5-2
5.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 5-2
5.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy disk....................................... 5-5
5.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility................................................... 5-6
5.1.4 AFUDOS utility................................................................ 5-7
5.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 5-9
5.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................. 5-10
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen.........................................................5-11
5.2.2 Menu bar........................................................................5-11
5.2.3 Navigation keys..............................................................5-11
5.2.4 Menu items ................................................................... 5-12
5.2.5 Sub-menu items............................................................ 5-12
5.2.6 Conguration elds ....................................................... 5-12
5.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................. 5-12
5.2.8 Scroll bar....................................................................... 5-12
5.2.9 General help ................................................................. 5-12

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5.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 5-13
5.3.1 System Time ................................................................. 5-13
5.3.2 System Date ................................................................. 5-13
5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ......................................................... 5-13
5.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave............................................. 5-14
5.3.5 SATA 1-6 and E-SATA................................................... 5-15
5.3.6 SATA Conguration ....................................................... 5-16
5.3.7 System Information ....................................................... 5-17
5.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 5-18
5.4.1 JumperFree Conguration ............................................ 5-18
5.4.2 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 5-21
5.4.3 Chipset.......................................................................... 5-22
5.4.4 Onboard Devices Conguration.................................... 5-26
5.4.5 PCIPnP ......................................................................... 5-27
5.4.6 USB Conguration ........................................................ 5-28
5.5 Power menu................................................................................ 5-29
5.5.1 Suspend Mode.............................................................. 5-29
5.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support .......................................................... 5-29
5.5.3 ACPI APIC Support....................................................... 5-29
5.5.4 APM Conguration........................................................ 5-30
5.5.5 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 5-31
5.6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 5-32
5.6.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 5-33
5.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration .......................................... 5-33
5.6.3 Security ......................................................................... 5-35
5.7 Tools menu ................................................................................. 5-37
5.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2.......................................................... 5-37
5.7.2 Express Gate ................................................................ 5-38
5.7.3 AI Net 2 ......................................................................... 5-38
5.8 Exit menu.................................................................................... 5-39

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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:
• 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.
• 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.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is
required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications
to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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Safety information
Electrical safety
• To prevent electric 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 unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied
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.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie.
Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem
ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des
Herstellers.
LASER PRODUCT WARNING
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
Operation safety
• Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all the documentation
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 extreme temperatures. Do not place the product in
any area where it may become wet. Place the product on a stable surface.
• When using the product, do not block any air inlet/outlet in the chassis.
• The maximum environmental temperature is 35ºC.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied
service technician or your retailer.

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About this guide
Audience
This guide provides general information and installation instructions about
the ASUS Vintage V4-M3A3200 barebone system. This guide is intended
for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal
computers.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
1. Chapter 1: System introduction
This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS
V4-M3A3200. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on
the front and rear panel, and internal components.
2. Chapter 2: Basic installation
This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components
in the system.
3. Chapter 3: Starting up
This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities
from the support DVD.
4. Chapter 4: 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.
5. Chapter 5: BIOS information
This chapter tells you how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus and describes the BIOS parameters.

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Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following
symbols used throughout this guide.
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.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
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 worldwide 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
yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not
part of the standard package.

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System package contents
Check your V4-M3A3200 system package for the following items.
If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.
Item description
1. ASUS V4-M3A3200 barebone system with
• ASUS motherboatd
• Power supply unit
• ASUS chassis
2. Cable
• AC power cable
3. Support DVD
4. User guide
5. Telecom Adapter Card (Optional)

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Chapter 1
System introduction
This chapter gives you a general
description of the ASUS
V4-M3A3200. The chapter lists the
system features including introduction
on the front and rear panel, and
internal components.

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1.2 Front panel
The front panel includes the optical drive bays, hard disk drive bay, power button,
and I/O ports.
1. 5.25-inch drive bay cover
2. 3.5-inch drive bay cover
3. 2.5-inch portable hard
disk drive*
4. MemoryStick®/Memory
Stick Pro™ card slot
5. Secure Digital™/
Multimedia Card slot
6. Card reader LED
7. Infrared window*
8. CompactFlash®/
Microdrive™ card slot
9. Microphone port
10. Headphone port
11. USB 2.0 ports**
12. HDD LED
13. Power LED
14. Power button
* The portable hard disk drive and the
Infrared function are optional.
** Some models may have two additional
USB 2.0 ports and/or one IEEE 1394a
port.
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1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying the ASUS V4-M3A3200!
The ASUS V4-M3A3200 is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile home
entertainment feature.
The motherboard comes with an AM2+/AM2 socket designed for AMD®Socket
AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ processor or for Socket
AM2 Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 / Sempron processor.
The system supports up to 8 GB of system memory using DDR2-1066/800/667
DIMMs. High-resolution graphics via integrated graphics controller or PCI Express
x16 slot, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 8-channel audio feature the system and take
you ahead in the world of power computing.

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1.3 Rear panel
The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that
allow convenient connection of devices.
1394 SATA
HDMI
SPDIF_OUT
DP
DVI
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1. PS/2 keyboard/Mouse Combo port (purple). This port is for a PS/2
keyboard or mouse.
2. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray
and other protected content.

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Activity/Link Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection
ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection
LAN port LED indications
SPEED
LED
ACT/LINK
LED
LAN port
5. Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the rear speakers in a
4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio conguration.
6. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects the center/subwoofer
speakers.
7. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or
other audio sources.
8. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In
4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel conguration, the function of this port
becomes Front Speaker Out.
9. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.
10. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in an
8-channel audio conguration.
Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in
2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration.
• This motherboard comes with dual-VGA output that features different
display on 2 monitors at the same time if you connect 2 monitors to both
the onboard VGA and DVI-D/HDMI out ports.
• DVI-D can't be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and isn't compatible
with DVI-I.
• To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, make sure to use an HDCP compliant
monitor.
3. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4.USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
4. LAN (RJ-45) port. Supported by Gigabit LAN controller, this port allows
Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

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14. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device
via a optical S/PDIF cable.
15. Expansion slot covers. Remove these covers when installing expansion
cards.
16. Power supply unit fan vent. This vent is for the PSU fan that provides
ventilation inside the power supply unit.
17. DisplayPort. This port connects a display monitor or a home-theater system.
• Due to chipset limitation, DisplayPort on this motherboard only supports
video signals.
• Due to chipset limitation, when a DisplayPort monitor is plugged in, PCIE
x16 slot will not be able to support an add-on card. Set the DisplayPort
Conguration item in the BIOS to [Enabled] to use the DisplayPort. SeeSee
page 5-26 for details.
18. IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed
connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable
devices.
19. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor
or other VGA-compatible devices.
20. 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. External SATA portExternal SATA port. This port connects to an external Serial ATA hard disk
drive.
12. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6.USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
13. DVI-D Out port.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.
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

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Voltage selector
The PSU has a 115 V/230 V voltage selector switch located beside the power
connector. Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according
to the voltage supply in your area.
If the voltage supply in your area is 100-127 V, set this switch to 115 V.
If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240 V, set this switch to 230 V.
Setting the switch to 115V in a 230V environment or 230V in a 115V
environment will seriously damage the system!
115V/230V
Voltage selector

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1.4 Internal components
1. Front panel cover
2. 5.25-inch optical drive bays
3. 2.5-inch portable hard disk drive bay
(optional)
4. 3.5-inch hard disk drive bay
5. Power supply unit
6. Chassis fan slot
7. ASUS motherboard
8. Expansion slot metal brackets
9. 3.5-inch hard disk drive holder
(optional)
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