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V-series M4A3000E ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone) User’s Manual...
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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.
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Table of contents 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 .................
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Boot.menu................... 4-24 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority ............4-24 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration .......... 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...
Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 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.
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. •...
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: Chapter.1:.System.introduction...
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ASUS.Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 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...
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 ASUS V-series M4A3000E barebone system with • ASUS motherboatd • Power supply unit • ASUS chassis Cable •...
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Chapter 1 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.
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™...
USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. Microphone.port. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. Headphone.port. This Line In (lime) port connects a headphone with a stereo mini-plug. Power.button. Press this button to turn the system on. 1.2.2 V7-M4A3000E front panel ASUS V-series M4A3000E...
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Optical disk drive bay (empty). You may install an additional optical disk drive in this bay. Optical.disk.drive.eject.button. Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray. Optical disk drive bay (empty). You may install an additional optical disk drive in this bay. Front.I/O.ports.cover. Power.button. Press this button to turn the system on. MemoryStick /.Memory.Stick.Pro™.card.slot, Secure.Digital™/.
See the section “Voltage selector” on page 1-7 before adjusting this switch. Power.connector. This connector is for the power cable and plug. Power.supply.unit.fan.vent..This vent is for the PSU fan that provides ventilation inside the power supply unit. ASUS V-series M4A3000E...
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Power.Switch..This switch is for switching on/off the power supply unit. Chassis.fan.vent..This vent is for the fan that provides ventilation inside the system chassis. PS/2.mouse.port..This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse. PS/2.keyboard.port..This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. DVI-D Out port.
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If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240 V, set this switch to 230 V. 115V/230V Voltage selector Setting the switch to 115V in a 230V environment or 230V in a 115V environment will seriously damage the system! ASUS V-series M4A3000E...
The installed components are labeled for your reference. M4A78LT-M LE Front panel cover DIMM sockets 5.25-inch optical drive bays ASUS motherboard 3.5-inch drive bay PCI Express x1 slot Hard disk drive bay 10. PCI Express x16 slot Power supply unit 11.
A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS V-series M4A3000E...
Screen display and driver options may not be the same for different operating system versions. • The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates. Chapter 2: Starting up...
Installs ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet utility. ASUS.Update. Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website.
ASUS Turbo Key Installs ASUS Turbo Key. ASUS.Express.Gate.Installer Installs the ASUS Express Gate application. Microsoft.DirectX.9.0c Installs the Microsoft DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX 9.0c is a ® ® multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. DirectX ® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer.
Adobe Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. ® ASUS.Motherboard.Installation.Guide Allows you to open the ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide. ASUS.Motherboard.Utility.Guide Allows you to open the ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide. VIA HD Audio User’s Manual Allows you to open the VIA HD Audio User’s Manual.
2.3.5. ASUS.Contact.information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS V-series M4A3000E...
2.3.6. Other.information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard.Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. ASUSTeK Computer INC.
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Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format. ASUS V-series M4A3000E...
View the online help or readme file that came with the software for more information. 2.4.1. ASUS.AI.Manager ASUS AI Manager is a utility which gives you quick and easy access to frequently- used applications. Installing.AI.Manager To install AI Manager on your computer: Place the support CD in the optical drive.
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AI.Manager.quick.bar The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you to launch the ASUS utilities or display system information easily. Click any of the Main, My Favorites, Support or Information tab to display the menu’s contents. Close.button Maximize./.restore.button...
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AI Security AI Security enables you to set a password to secure your devices, such as USB flash disks and CD/DVD disks, from unauthorized access. To.lock.a.device: 1. When using AI Security for the first time, you are asked to set a password.
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CPU fan speed, and the voltage output. You can adjust the values as you need. Click the Temperature, Voltage, or Fan.Speed.tab, then select an item to enable and change the value by dragging the bar. ASUS V-series M4A3000E 2-13...
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My.Favorites My.Favorites allows you to add applications that you frequently use, saving you from searching for the applications throughout your computer. To.add.an.application: Click Add, then locate the application you want to add to My.Favorites. Click Open on the file location window. The application is added to My. Favorites.list.
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Support Click any links on the Support.window to go to the ASUS website, technical support website, download support website, or contact information. Information Click the tab on the Information.window to see the detailed information about your system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, installed device(s), and memory.
2.4.2. ASUS.Express.Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to the Internet. Eight seconds after powering on your computer, you can instantly surf the Internet, use Skype or other Express Gate applications without entering the Windows ®...
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To enter the motherboard BIOS Setup program, click Exit on the splash • screen and then hold down <Del> during POST. • Click in the Express Gate environment for the detailed software instructions. Splash.screen.hot-keys Function <PAUSE/BREAK> Power off Continue to boot OS ASUS V-series M4A3000E 2-17...
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<Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Print Screen> Save screen snapshot as picture to file When you are using ASUS Express Gate for the first time, launch an application from the splash screen, a first-time wizard will appear and guide you through basic Express Gate configurations including language, date, and time.
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Left-click this icon to launch the File.Manager window. Right- click it to eject the removable storage device / USB drive. Exits ASUS Express Gate. Click Yes to enter the operating system you installed on the hard disk drive. Powers off the computer.
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• LAN settings If you connect your computer to a home router that is connected to your DSL/ cable modem, enable all the LAN ports. Express Gate automatically uses the connected port. If you plug the network cable into a different port while Express Gate is running (e.g.
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JPEG, GIF, BMP, and PNG formats are supported. Refer to the online Help for details. ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices connected to motherboard.. chipset-controlled.onboard.SATA.ports only. All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported.
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Express Gate. Refer to 4.7.2.Express.Gate for details. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 the utility to select and update BIOS. Express Gate [Auto] This utility supports Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w)
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Chapter 3 This chapter gives information about he motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
Introduction The Vintage V-series M4A3000E barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. Motherboard layout 20.8cm(8.2in) KBPWR KBMS ATX12V USB34 CPU_FAN LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN COM1 CLRTC ® 780L...
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. ASUS V-series M4A3000E...
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USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) 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 these jumpers to +5VSB to wake up the compurer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode).
PIN 1 M4A78LT-M LE M4A78LT-M LE Serial port (COM1) connector Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1~6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. SATA5 SATA6 SATA4 SATA3 M4A78LT-M LE SATA2 SATA1 M4A78LT-M LE SATA connectors ASUS V-series M4A3000E...
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IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device. Drive.jumper.setting Mode.of.
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LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as a printer. LPT standardizes as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. PIN 1 M4A78LT-M LE M4A78LT-M LE Parallel port connector ASUS V-series M4A3000E...
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+12V Rotation M4A78LT-M LE fan connectors Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF module.
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Panel.Select item in the BIOS to [HD.Audio]. See section 4.4.3.Onboard. Devices Configuration for details. 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. SPEAKER M4A78LT-M LE PIN 1 M4A78LT-M LE Speaker out connector ASUS V-series M4A3000E...
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10. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs 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 PIN 1 +12V DC +3 Volts +12V DC...
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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. ASUS V-series M4A3000E 3-11...
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. 4.1.1. ASUS.Update.utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you ®...
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Updating.the.BIOS.through.the.Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: desktop by clicking Start. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® >.Programs.>.ASUS.>.ASUSUpdate.>.ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update.BIOS from the Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop-down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
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Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: desktop by clicking Start. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® >.Programs.>.ASUS.>.ASUSUpdate.>.ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.
4.1.2. ASUS.EZ.Flash.2.utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>...
4.1.3. ASUS.CrashFree.BIOS.3.utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that contains the updated BIOS file.
The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS V-series M4A3000E...
4.2.1. BIOS.menu.screen Menu.items Menu.bar Configuration fields General.help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB] System Time [12:56:38] or [SHIFT-TAB] to System Date [Tue 11/24/2009 select a field. Primary IDE Master :[Not Detected] Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Slave :[Not Detected] configure system time.
Pop-up.window Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page Down> keys to display the other items on the screen. 4.2.9. General.help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS V-series M4A3000E...
Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section “4.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Use [ENTER], [TAB] System Time [12:56:38]...
When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS V-series M4A3000E 4-11...
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 values can cause the system to malfunction. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power...
The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Chipset Configuration Memory Options & Information NorthBridge Configuration Internal Graphics North Bridge Configuration NorthBridge Chipset Configuration Memory Configuration ECC Configuration ASUS V-series M4A3000E 4-15...
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Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Enable Bank Memory Interleaving Bank Interleaving [Auto] Channel Interleaving [XOR of Address bit] Enable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled] MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Always] Power Down Enable [Disabled] NorthBridge Configuration Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving.
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Selects the UMA frame buffer size. Configuration options: [Auto] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] [1GB] The [512MB] option only appears when you install 1GB system memory or • more. The [1GB] option only appears when you install 2GB system memory or • more. ASUS V-series M4A3000E 4-17...
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] ASUS V-series M4A3000E 4-19...
4.4.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. USB Configuration Options Options Disabled Module Version - 2.24.5-13.4 Enabled USB Devices Enabled: None USB Functions [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [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] ASUS V-series M4A3000E 4-21...
4.5.4 APM Configuration APM Configuration Options Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power off Power on From S5 By PME# [Disabled] Power On Power on From S5 By Ring [Disabled] Last State Power on By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power on From S5 By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss.
[Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Smart.Q-Fan.Function.[Disabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the CPU fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Fan Auto Mode Start Voltage [5.0V] Allows you to select the fan auto mode start voltage.
Configuration options: [Removable Device] [Hard Save and Exit Exit Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS • logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following: Press <F5>...
This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Add.On.ROM.Display.Mode.[Force.BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS]...
4.6.3. Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Security Settings <Enter> to change password. Supervisor Password : Not Installed <Enter> again to User Password : Not Installed disabled password.
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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] ASUS V-series M4A3000E 4-27...
(C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.7.1. ASUS.EZ.Flash.2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice.
4.7.2. Express.Gate.[Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. ASUS Express Gate is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to the Internet and Skype. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that the system waits at the Express Gate’s first...
Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit Options Exit system setup after saving the Exit &...
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Manufacturer: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Address: No. 150, LI-DE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Authorised.representative.. ASUS Computer GmbH in.Europe: Address: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN, GERMANY ASUS V-series M4A3000E 4-31...