ASRock M3A-GLAN Motherboard User Manual

This is a user manual for the M3A-GLAN motherboard, describing its features and characteristics.

Brand: ASRock
Category: Motherboard
Document type: User Manual
Language: English
Pages: 53
File format: PDF
File size: 414 KB
Published: 15 March, 2012
Updated: 29 September, 2023
Model: M3A-GLAN
MD5 checksum: 68FD715F114D3EDEEA554D89267C6752
PDF: ASRock M3A-GLAN Motherboard User Manual PDF

About this manual

This manual introduces the ASRock M3A-GLAN motherboard, describing its specifications, package contents, and key features. It guides users through hardware installation, including CPU, memory, and expansion cards, as well as connector and SATA setup.

Additional sections cover BIOS configuration, driver and utility installation from the Support CD, operating‑system installation instructions, and safety warnings such as overclocking risks. Contact information and warranty notices are also included.

What's inside

Pre‑installation Precautions
Package Contents
Specifications
CPU Installation
Memory Module Installation
Expansion Slots
Onboard Headers and Connectors
SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide
BIOS Setup Utility
Software Support

Specifications

Form Factor	ATX (12.0‑in x 7.8‑in)
Chipset	Northbridge AMD 480X CrossFire, Southbridge AMD SB600
Expansion Slots	1 × PCI‑Express x16, 2 × PCI‑Express x1, 3 × PCI
SATA Connectors	4 × Serial ATAII 3.0 Gb/s (RAID, NCQ, AHCI, Hot‑Plug)
LAN	Realtek RTL8111DL Gigabit Ethernet
Audio Codec	ALC662 5.1‑channel HD Audio
BIOS	4 MB AMI BIOS

Frequently asked questions

How many SATA ports are available on the M3A‑GLAN motherboard?

The board provides four Serial ATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors that support RAID, NCQ, AHCI, and Hot‑Plug functions.

How do I launch the Support CD utilities?

Insert the CD; if Autorun is enabled it will display the Main Menu, otherwise run ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder.

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