P6-M4A3000E ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone) User’s Manual
E5388 First Edition V1 March 2010 Copyright © 2010 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (“ASUS”).
Table of contents Notices.......................................................................................................... vi Safety information........................................................................................ v About this guide.......................................................................................... vi System package contents......................................................................... viii Chapter 1: System introduction 1.1 Welcome!......
Table of contents 4.2.3 Navigation keys................................................................ 4-8 4.2.4 Menu items...................................................................... 4-9 4.2.2 4.2.5 4.2.6 4.2.7 4.2.8 4.3 4.2.9 System Date.................................................................. 4-10 System Information........................................................ 4-12 Advanced menu.......................................................................... 4-13 4.4.
Notices 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.
Operation safety • • • • • • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals 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 temperature extremes.
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 4. Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
System package contents Check your P6-M4A3000E system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Item description 1. ASUS P6-M4A3000E barebone system with • ASUS motherboatd • Power supply unit • ASUS chassis 2. Cable • AC power cable viii 3. Support DVD 4.
This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS P6-M4A3000E. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.
1.1 Welcome! Thank you for choosing the ASUS P6-M4A3000E! The ASUS P6-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 Phenom™ II / Phenom™ / Athlon™ 64 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™ FX / Sempron™ processors. The system supports up to 8 GB of system memory using DDR3-1800(O.C.)/ 1333/ 1066 MHz DIMMs.
1. Power button. Press this button to turn the system on/off. 2. Front panel cover. Push 4. Microphone port. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. 3. 5. 6. 7. to open the front panel cover. Optical disk drive cover. Push to eject the optical disk drive. Headphone port. This Line out (lime) port connects a headphone with a stereo mini-plug. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available for connecting USB 2.
1.3 Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. 2 1 4 6 3 7 5 8 10 9 11 12 14 13 15 Do NOT cover the rear vent , and the ambient temperature is limited up to 35oC to prevent the system from overheating. 1. 2. 3. 4. 1-4 Chassis air vent. The vent is for ventilation inside the system chassis. Power supply unit fan vent. This vent is for the PSU fan that provides ventilation inside the power supply unit.
5. 6. 7. 8. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speaker in an 8-channel audio configuration. 9. Rear Speaker Out port (black).
12. USB 2.0 ports 1 ~ 4. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 13. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 14. HDMI port. This is a High-Definition Mulltimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Rau discs, and other protected content. 15. Expansion slot covers. Remove these covers when installing expansion cards. 1.
1.5 • Refer to the bundled Quick Installation Guide for installing additional system components and get assistance from professionals when you disassemble or assemble the system. • Refer to the Chapter 3 in this user guide for motherboard details. Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability DIMM socket support (Optional) Vendor Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage A* B* Crucial CT25664BA1067.
DDR3-1800MHz (O.C.) capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* Corsair CM3X2G1800C8D 2048MB DS - - - - • • OCZ OCZ3G18002GK 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS - - 9-9-9-27 1.9V • • OCZ OCZ3P18004GK 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 8-8-8-27 1.9V • • OCZ QCZ3P18004GK 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 8-8-8-27 1.9V • • Transcend TX1800KLU-2GK 1024MB SS - - - - • • SS - Single-sided / DS - Double-sided.
Chapter 2 Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support DVD.
2.1 Installing an operating system The barebone system supports Windows® XP/Vista/7 operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your hardware. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for more information. 2.
2.3.1 Running the support DVD To begin using the support DVD, place the DVD in your optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD.
AMD Graphics Driver Installs the AMD® Graphics driver. Realtek 10/100/1000 PCI-E LAN Driver Installs the Realtek® 10/100/1000 PCI-E LAN driver. AMD HDMI Driver Program Installs the AMD® HDMI driver. ASUS Express Gate Installer Installs the ASUS Express Gate. 2.3.2 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard.
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. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. ASUS AI Manager Installs the ASUS AI Manager. 2.3.3 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals.
2.3.4 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. 2.3.5 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.
Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format.
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This chapter gives information about he motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
Motherboard layout 3.2 CHA_FAN LAN1_USB12 USB34 VGA_HDMI AUDIO RTL 8112L USBPW1-4 VIA VT1708S PCIEX1_1 8Mb BIOS F_PANEL AMD® RS785G M4A76T10L DP PCIEX16 ICS 9LPRS485 SATA3 Super I/O SATA2 AMD® SB710 SATA1 DEBUGPORT SPDIF_OUT 33.5cm(13.2in) CPU_FAN SOCKET AM3 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR BUZZER CARD_READER FP_AUDIO USB56 USBPW56 ATX12V Chapter 3: Motherboard info 3-2 Introduction 3.
3.3 1. Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. M4A76T10L DP CLRTC 2 2 Normal (Default) Clear RTC 1 3 M4A76T10L DP Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1.
2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW56) 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). 1 2 2 3 USBPW1-4 +5VSB (Default) +5V M4A76T10L DP USBPW56 1 2 3 2 +5V (Default) +5VSB M4A76T10L DP USB Device Wake-up 3.
2. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
4. 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.
5. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PWR BTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND PWRLED M4A76T10L DP F_PANEL IDE_LED+ IDE_LEDGround Reset PIN 1 HD_LED RESET M4A76T10L DP System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDLED) • Power/Soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) • This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector.
3-8 Chapter 3: Motherboard info
Chapter 4 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive. Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
To update the BIOS through the Internet 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet from the drop‑down menu, and then click Next. 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next.
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file 1. 2. 3. 4. Fom the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file from the dropdown menu, then click Next. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. P6-M4A3000E P6-M4A3000E.
4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in any of these two ways: • • Press + during POST. Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash .
4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 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 restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into M4A3000E.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version.
4.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press , POST continues with its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously.
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Main Menu bar Advanced Power Configuration fields Main Settings System Time System Date General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit [19:34:30] [Mon 02/08/2010] SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system Time. System Information Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit +- Tab F1 F10 ESC v02.
4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.5 Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Main menu items Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a sub-menu.
4.3 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. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time System Date [19:34:30] [Mon 02/08/2010] SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field.
4.3.3 SATA1~3 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Select a device item then press to display the SATA device information. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main SATA 1 Device : Not Detected LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Disabled: Disables LBA Mode.
SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.4 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
4.4 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. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Advanced Settings Exit Configure CPU.
Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool ‘n’ Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD® Cool ‘n’ Quiet technology.
Internal Graphics Primary Video Controller [GFX0-GPP-IGFX] Selects the primary display adapter. Configuration options: [GFX0-GPP-IGFX] [GPP-GFX0-IGFX] [IGFX-GFX0-GPP] GFX0: primary video controller on a PCIe x16 slot GPP: primary video controller on a PCIe x1 slot IGFX: onboard display output port UMA Frame Buffer Size [Auto] Selects the UMA frame buffer size.
4.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Onboard Devices Configuration HDAudio Controller OnBoard LAN Controller OnBoard LAN Boot ROM Options [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Disabled Enabled HDAudio Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the high definition audio controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled OnBoard LAN Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller.
4.4.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY USB Configuration Options Module Version - 2.24.5-13.4 Disabled Enabled USB Devices Enabled: 1 keyboard, 1 Hub USB 2.0 Controller Legacy USB Support USB 2.
4.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Power Settings Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration 4.5.
4.5.4 APM Configuration Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY APM Configuration Options Restore on AC Power Loss Power On From S5 By PME# Power On From S5 By RTC Alarm [Power Off] [Disabled] [Disabled] Power Off Power On Last State Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to [Power On], the system goes on after an AC power loss.
CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored]. chassis Fan Speed (RPM) [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU/ chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed. VCORE Voltage, 3.
4.6.1 Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Removable Dev.] Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [Removable] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.
Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs.
To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press twice. The message Password uninstalled appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 3.3 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings.
Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. 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] 4.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu.
4.7.2 Express Gate [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS Express Gate feature is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to the Internet browser and Skype. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that the system waits at the Express Gate’s first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the first screen of Express Gate for user action.
4.8 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. Main Advanced Power Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation. Load Setup Defaults ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.
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