Asus V6-M4A3000E User manual

V-series M4A3000E
ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)
User’s Manual
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First Edition V1
December 2009

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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
1.2.1 V6-M4A3000E front panel............................................... 1-2
1.2.2 V7-M4A3000E front panel............................................... 1-3
1.3 Rear panel..................................................................................... 1-5
1.4 Internal components.................................................................... 1-8
1.5 QualiedVendorsLists(QVL) .................................................... 1-9
Chapter 2: Starting up
2.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 2-2
2.2 Powering up.................................................................................. 2-2
2.3 SupportDVDinformation............................................................ 2-2
2.3.1 Running the support DVD ............................................... 2-3
2.3.2 Utilities menu .................................................................. 2-4
2.3.3 Make Disk menu ............................................................. 2-5
2.3.4 Manual menu .................................................................. 2-6
2.3.5 ASUS Contact information .............................................. 2-7
2.3.6 Other information ............................................................ 2-8
2.4 Software information ................................................................. 2-10
2.4.1 ASUS AI Manager......................................................... 2-10
2.4.2 ASUS Express Gate ..................................................... 2-16
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 your BIOS ............................................ 4-2
4.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 4-2
4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility................................................... 4-5
4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 4-6
4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 4-7
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen.......................................................... 4-8
4.2.2 Menu bar......................................................................... 4-8
4.2.3 Navigation keys............................................................... 4-8
4.2.4 Menu items ..................................................................... 4-9
4.2.5 Sub-menu items.............................................................. 4-9
4.2.6 Conguration elds ......................................................... 4-9
4.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................... 4-9
4.2.8 Scroll bar......................................................................... 4-9
4.2.9 General help ................................................................... 4-9
4.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 4-10
4.3.1 System Time ................................................................. 4-10
4.3.2 System Date ................................................................. 4-10
4.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA1~6.............................4-11
4.3.4 SATA Conguration ....................................................... 4-12
4.3.5 System Information ....................................................... 4-13
4.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 4-14
4.4.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 4-14
4.4.2 Chipset.......................................................................... 4-15
4.4.3 Onboard Devices Conguration.................................... 4-18
4.4.4 PCI PnP ........................................................................ 4-19
4.4.5 USB Conguration ........................................................ 4-20
4.5 Power menu................................................................................ 4-21
4.5.1 Suspend Mode.............................................................. 4-21
4.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support .......................................................... 4-21
4.5.3 ACPI APIC Support....................................................... 4-21
4.5.4 APM Conguration........................................................ 4-22
4.5.5 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 4-23

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4.6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 4-24
4.6.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 4-24
4.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration .......................................... 4-25
4.6.3 Security ......................................................................... 4-26
4.7 Tools menu ................................................................................. 4-28
4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2.......................................................... 4-28
4.7.2 Express Gate ................................................................ 4-29
4.7.3 AI NET 2........................................................................ 4-29
4.8 Exit menu.................................................................................... 4-30

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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.
WARNING! 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.
REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and
Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical
substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at
http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

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Safety information
Electrical safety
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power
cables for the devices are 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.
Operation safety
• Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all the documentation
that came with the package.
• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the
power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer
immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in
any area where it may become wet. Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied
service technician or your retailer.
• We recommend that you use this product in environments with an ambient
temperature below 35ºC.
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

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About this guide
Audience
This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the
ASUS Vintage V-series M4A3000E 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
V-series M4A3000E. 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 DVD.
3. Chapter 3: Motherboard info
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 setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
DO NOT throw the Barebone system’s components 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.

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Conventions used in 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 V-series M4A3000E system package for the following items.
If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.
Item description
1. ASUS V-series M4A3000E barebone system with
• ASUS motherboatd
• Power supply unit
• ASUS chassis
2. Cable
• AC power cable
3. Support DVD
4. Quick Installation Guide
5. Telecom Adapter Card (Optional)

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System introduction
This chapter gives a general
description of the ASUS
V-series M4A3000E. The chapter
lists the system features including
introduction on the front and rear panel,
and internal components.
Chapter 1

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1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for choosing the ASUS V-series M4A3000E!
The ASUS V-series M4A3000E is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile
home entertainment feature.
The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that
supports the AMD®AM3 socket for AMD®Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™
100 series processors.
The system supports up to 8 GB of system memory using DDR3-1800(O.C.)/
1600(O.C.)/1333/1066MHz 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.
1.2 Front panel
The front panel includes the optical drive bays, power button, and several I/O ports
are located at the front panel.
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1. Two empty 5.25-inch drive bays. These bays are for 5.25-inch IDE/SATA
optical drives.
2. Two empty 3.5-inch drive bays.These bays are for 3.5-inch hard disk
drives.
3. MemoryStick® / Memory Stick Pro™ card slot
4. Secure Digital™/ Multimedia Card slot
5. CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ card slot
6. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available
for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera,
PDA, and others.
7. Microphone port. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.
8. Headphone port. This Line In (lime) port connects a headphone with a
stereo mini-plug.
9. Power button. Press this button to turn the system on.
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1. Opticaldiskdrivebay(empty). You may install an additional optical disk
drive in this bay.
2. Optical disk drive eject button. Press this button to eject the optical disk
drive tray.
3. Opticaldiskdrivebay(empty). You may install an additional optical disk
drive in this bay.
4. Front I/O ports cover.
5. Power button. Press this button to turn the system on.
6. MemoryStick® / Memory Stick Pro™ card slot, Secure Digital™/
Multimedia Card slot, CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ card slot, USB 2.0
ports, Microphone port, Headphone port
This V-series provide V6/V7 two types of front panel for users to choose, please
refer to your product package for the front panel type you purchased.

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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.
1. Voltageselector.This switch allows you to adjust the system input voltage
according to the voltage supply in your area. See the section “Voltage
selector” on page 1-7 before adjusting this switch.
2. Power connector. This connector is for the power cable and plug.
3. Power supply unit fan vent. This vent is for the PSU fan that provides
ventilation inside the power supply unit.
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Do NOT cover the rear vent , and the ambient temperature is limited up to 35oC
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4. Power Switch. This switch is for switching on/off the power supply unit.
5. Chassis fan vent. This vent is for the fan that provides ventilation inside the
system chassis.
6. PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.
7. PS/2 keyboard port. This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.
8. 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.
9. VideoGraphicsAdapter(VGA)port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor
or other VGA-compatible devices.
10. USB 2.0 ports 1 ~ 4. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are
available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
11. LAN(RJ-45)port. 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.
Activity/LinkLED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
12. Microphoneport(pink). This port connects a microphone.
13. LineOutport(lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In
4-channel and 6-channel conguration, the function of this port becomes
Front Speaker Out.
14. LineInport(lightblue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or
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Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in
2, 4, or 6-channel conguration.
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
Audio2,4,or6-channelconguration
Port 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
15. Expansion slot covers. Remove these covers when installing expansion
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1.4 Internal components
The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the side
cover and the power supply unit. The installed components are labeled for your
reference.
1. Front panel cover
2. 5.25-inch optical drive bays
3. 3.5-inch drive bay
4. Hard disk drive bay
5. Power supply unit
6. CPU socket
7. DIMM sockets
8. ASUS motherboard
9. PCI Express x1 slot
10. PCI Express x16 slot
11. PCI slots
12. Metal bracket lock
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Refer to the bundled Quick Installation Guide for installing additional system
components and get assistance from professionals when you disassemble or
assemble the system.

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1.5 QualiedVendorsLists(QVL)
DDR3-1066MHz capability
Vendor Part No. Size SS/
DS
Chip
Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage
DIMM socket
support(Optional)
A* B*
Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2048MB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • •
Crucial CT25672BA1067.18FF 2048MB DS Micron 9GF22D9KPT(ECC) 7 - • •
Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA-AE-E 512MB SS Elpida J5308BASE-AC-E - - • •
Kingston KVR1066D3N7/1G 1024MB SS Kingston D1288JEKAPGA7U 7 1.5V • •
Micron MT8JTF12864AY-1G1D1 1024MB SS Micron 8ED22D9JNL - - • •
Micron MT16JTF25664AY-1G1D1 2048MB DS Micron 8LD22D9JNL - - • •
Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2048MB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • •
Micron MT18JSF25672AZ-1G1F1 2048MB DS Micron 9GF22D9KPT(ECC) 7 - • •
SAMSUNG M378B2873EH1-CF8 1024MB SS Samsung SEC 901 HCF8 K4B1G0846E - - • •
DDR3-1333MHz capability
Vendor Part No. Size SS/
DS
Chip
Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage
DIMM socket
support(Optional)
A* B*
Corsair CM3X1024-1333C9 1024MB SS - - - - • •
Corsair CM3X1024-1333C9DHX 1024MB DS Corsair - - - • •
Crucial CT12872BA1339.9FF 1024MB SS Micron 91F22D9KPT(ECC) 9 - • •
Crucial BL25664BA1336.16SFB1 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 6-6-6-20 1.8V • •
G.SKILL F3-10600CL8D-2GBHK 1024MB SS G.SKILL - - - • •
G.SKILL F3-10666CL9T-6GBNQ 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V~1.6V • •
GEIL GV34GB1333C7DC 2048MB DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.5V • •
Kingmax FLFE85F-B8MF9 2048MB DS Micron 8HD22D9JNM - - • •
Kingston KVR1333D3N9/1G 1024MB SS Hynix H5TQ1G83BFR 9 1.5V • •
Micron MT9JSF 12872AZ-1G4F1 1024MB SS Micron 91F22D9KPT(ECC) 9 - • •
OCZ OCZ3P13332GK 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS - - 7-7-7-20 1.8V • •
SAMSUNG M378B5673DZ1-CH9 2048MB DS Samsung K4B1G0846D-HCH9 - - • •
Transcend TS128MLK64V3U 1024MB SS - SEC 813HCH9 K4B1G0846D - - • •
SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided
DIMM support:
• A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as Single-channel
memory conguration.
• B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots
as one pair of Dual-channel memory conguration.
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL.

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