Hello, I recently Bought a "Asus A8AE-LE Amberinem" motherboard, I just can't figure out which wires goes where and there's just too many, all that I found was this -> http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&objectID=c00496280 , which doesn't seem to be more useful, is there any other way , to make it simple the wires colors just don't match with the colors on the motherboard.If there is , could any of you help me figure this out, clear and simple Thanks, Alan I'm not really that good with computer ;)

Hello look here at this page:

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en&tmp_geoLoc=true&docname=c00496280

Basicly it`s just to connect the 24 pin power connector, and the +12 volt atx connector.
The front panel connector look like this:



The front usb, (if you have this) can not be connected wrong.

Other files can be downloaded here:

http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html

By entering the pc`s model number, or sku number.
The mainboard is a oem product, asus has made for HP/COMPAQ
there is nothing to be found at the asus homepage.

Try this site here for the user guide:

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/manualCategory?cc=us&dlc=en&lang=en&lc=en&product=501193&

But i`m not sure it`s the right model.

Good luck

This is a ASUS A8AE-LE, HP/Compaq ref: AmberineM-GL6E, HP part number 5188-2526

Hi There


The Motherboard model is not listed on Asus website. so click the mention link and read the answer.

Answer

XP cannot be installed natively on an SATA disk without the appropriate driver which must be loaded during the install - an extremely complicated maneuver. The best way to deal with that is to just add the new SATA hard disk: install XP on the PATA and use the new SATA for your files as a separate partition. The adapter cable can be bought for about $5 from the same shop as the hdd.
All the other modifications are just fine - just remember , the RAM will not be fully recognized and used because of the limitations of the 32bit XP.

Click here to view the list of supported processors for the ASUS M4A78LTM LE Mainboard.

The AMD AM3 Phenom 2 X4 965 3.4GHz is not supported as it is a 125Watt or 140Watt Processor.

The ASUS M4A78LTM LE Mainboard supports up and including a 95Watt Processor.

Therefore you either need to downgrade, purchase a Processor that is supported as shown in the list or purchase a Mainboard that supports your AMD AM3 Phenom 2 X4 965 3.4GHz Processor.

I myself would go for an ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 Mainboard, its a good companion for that monster of a Processor you have got.

See if you are able to return the Mainboard and purchase the ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3
Click here for it's Specs.

There is also the cheaper ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO
Click here for it's Specs.

Tell me how it goes!

All the Best!
damnor01

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So would a lot of people.

This motherboard is not on the ASUS site, because it is an OEM board for HP/Compaq.  

This is the manuals page for the HP A1428x:

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/manualCategory?lc=en&dlc=en&cc=ie&lang=en&product=1843616&

This is the small user manual, such as it is, for the Compaq Presario SR1738NX:

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c00311113.pdf

Here are the specifications for the A8AE-LE (AmberineM) motherboard.

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00496280&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=&product=1831241

Here is the HP BIOS update site:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00007682&tmp_track_link=ot_recdoc/c00496280/en_us/c00007682/loc:4&lc=en&dlc=&cc=us&product=1831241

Here are the on-board audio drivers for the ASUS A8AE-LE:

http://mxdtr.com/a8ae-le-motherboard-driver-drivers-download.html

If that helps you, pass it on.

well mate you have just broken the seciurity seal on your PC and now you need to contact PC manufacturer for assistance because they only would know how to reset this message.

try asus.com

and for the realtek drivers..

http://www.majorgeeks.com/Realtek_AC97_Drivers_d4400.html

Hello Keith,
The present Motherboard in your computer is Asus A8AE-LE. It has a lot of upgradign options.

It will support the Following CPUs.
Up to AMD Athlon64 X2 4800+
Up to AMD Athlon64 4000+
Up to AMD Sempron 3200+

Also, it has the following memory specifiations.
Memory Installed 1 GB (2 x 512)
Maximum allowed 4 GB* (4 x 1 GB) requires the replacement of the installed 512 MB DIMMs
Speed supported PC-3200 MB/sec
Type 184 pin, DDR SDRAM
DIMM slots Four
Open DIMM slots Two

And the PC has a PCI Express x16 slot you can install a high end Video Card along with a power supply upgrade.

So before you go ahead with replacing the motherboard I would recommend you to consider these options as we can cut down the cost to a greater extend and having the same iprovement on performance.

If you wish to upgrade the motherboard you can use any motherboard having ATX form factor [9.6 in X 9.6 in] in the computer. The CPUs should be selected according to the motherboard you have chosen.
Hope this helps
Pat