Asus V6-M4A3000E User manual

V-series M4A3000E

ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)

User’s Manual

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E5233

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

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.

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.

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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