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Motherboard A T3N7A-I.
ii E4877 First Edition V1 August 2009 Copyright © 2009 ASUST eK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, tran.
iii Contents Notices .......................................................................................................... v Safety information ...................................................................................... vi About this guide .
iv Contents 2.3.4 Storage Conguration ..................................................... 2-6 2.3.5 System Information ......................................................... 2-6 2.4 Advanced menu ...............................................
v 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.
vi Safety information Electrical safety • T o prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric 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.
vii Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/W ARNING: 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.
viii A T3N7A-I specications summary (continued on the next page) CPU Integrated Dual-Core Intel ® Atom™ 330 processor Chipset NVIDIA ® ION™ Front Side Bus 533 MHz Memory Dual channel memory architecture - 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support maximum 4GB unbuffered non-ECC 800/667 MHz DDR2 memory modules * Refer to www .
ix A T3N7A-I specications summary *Specications are subject to change without notice. Rear panel ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x Bluetooth adapter 1 x eSA T A port 2 x S/PDIF out ports (Optical & Coaxial) 1 x VGA port 1 x HDMI port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 8 x USB 2.
ASUS A T3N7A-I 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer . Thank you for buying an ASUS ® A T3N7A-I motherboard! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your motherboard package.
1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2.2 Layout contents 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Motherboard layout Place four screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
ASUS A T3N7A-I 1-3 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an onboard Dual-Core Intel ® Atom™ 330 processor and a specially designed CPU heatsink and fan. Ensure that the CPU fan cable is connected to the onboard CPU_Fan connector .
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.4.2 Memory congurations Y ou may install 512MB, 1GB, and 2GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • Y ou may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel conguration.
ASUS A T3N7A-I 1-5 Size V endor Part No. SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. CL DIMM support A* B* 2048MB(Kit of 2) A-Data AD2800E001G0U SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 4-4-4-12 • • 1024MB A-Data M2GVD6G314170Q1E5.
1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Size V endor Part No. SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. CL DIMM support A* B* 1024MB OCZ OCZ2VU8004GK DS OCZ Heat-Sink Package 5-6-6-18 • • 2048MB(Kit of 2) OCZ OCZ2SE8.
ASUS A T3N7A-I 1-7 1.5 Expansion slot In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slot and the expansion cards that it supports. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
ASUS A T3N7A-I 1-9 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6.
1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices. 13. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices. 14. eSA T A port.
ASUS A T3N7A-I 1-1 1 1. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 4-pin A TX12V) These connectors are for A TX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t.
1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. Serial A T A connectors (7-pin SA T A1, SA T A2, SA T A3) These connectors are for the Serial A T A signal cables for Serial A T A 3Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disk drives. The Serial A T A 3Gb/s is backward compatible with the Serial A T A 1.
ASUS A T3N7A-I 1-13 3. USB connector (10-1 pin USB910) This connector is for a USB 2.0 port. Connect the USB module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. This USB connector complys with USB 2.
1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! 5.
ASUS A T3N7A-I 1-15 7. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_P ANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector .
1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware.
ASUS A T3N7A-I 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility . • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating from a BIOS file a. Select Update BIOS from a le , then click Next . b. Locate the BIOS le from the Open window , then click Open .
ASUS A T3N7A-I 2-3 • This function supports USB ash disks with F A T 32/16 format and single partition only . • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.
2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.
ASUS A T3N7A-I 2-5 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 SA T A 1~3, ESA T A While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SA T A devices.
2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. T ake caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
ASUS A T3N7A-I 2-7 2.4.1 CPU Conguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Max CPUID V alue Limit [Disabled] Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value.
2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information The following items appear only when you set the Memory Timings item to [Manual] . tCL (CAS Latency) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [5] [6] [7] tRCD [Auto] Con.
ASUS A T3N7A-I 2-9 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Conguration AZALIA AUDIO [Auto] Allows you to set the Azalia audio. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] Allows you to select the front panel type. If High Denition Audio Front Panel used, please set HD Audio mode.
2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information T ake caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
ASUS A T3N7A-I 2-1 1 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specications.
2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices.
ASUS A T3N7A-I 2-13 W ait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] When set to Enabled , the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] When set to [Enabled] , the system displays the message Press DEL to run Setup during POST .
2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed . After you set a password, this item shows Installed . T o set a User Password: 1.
ASUS A T3N7A-I 2-15 2.7.3 AI NET 2 Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-T est (POST).
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