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Contents 5.3 Software information 5-10 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-10 5.3.2 AI Net 2 5-12 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-13 5.3.4 Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology 5-19 5.3.5 Audio configuration 5-21 5.4 RAID configurations 5-26 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-27 5.4.2 ULI® RAID configurations 5-27 5.4.3 Silicon Image® RAID configurations 5-35 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-42 Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.2 Hardware...
Contents 5.3 Software information 5-10 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-10 5.3.2 AI Net 2 5-12 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-13 5.3.4 Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology 5-19 5.3.5 Audio configuration 5-21 5.4 RAID configurations 5-26 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-27 5.4.2 ULI® RAID configurations 5-27 5.4.3 Silicon Image® RAID configurations 5-35 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-42 Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.2 Hardware...
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...o s s F i r e™ t e c h n o l o g y s u p p o r t This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways... of the standard package. Optional documentation Your product package may have to install ATI CrossFire...
...o s s F i r e™ t e c h n o l o g y s u p p o r t This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways... of the standard package. Optional documentation Your product package may have to install ATI CrossFire...
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A8R32-MVP Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots CrossFire™ Storage High Definition Audio LAN IEEE 1394a USB BIOS features Socket 939 for up to four Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 hard disks - 4 x ... - 1 x External Serial ATA hard disk (SATA On-the-Go) - and 64-bit computing Supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports AMD HyperTransport™ Technology ATI CrossFire™ Xpress 3200/ULi M1575 2000/1600 MT/s Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to 4 GB unbufferred ECC/non-ECC 400...
A8R32-MVP Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots CrossFire™ Storage High Definition Audio LAN IEEE 1394a USB BIOS features Socket 939 for up to four Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 hard disks - 4 x ... - 1 x External Serial ATA hard disk (SATA On-the-Go) - and 64-bit computing Supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports AMD HyperTransport™ Technology ATI CrossFire™ Xpress 3200/ULi M1575 2000/1600 MT/s Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to 4 GB unbufferred ECC/non-ECC 400...
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...-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for the highest quality images. ATI CrossFire™ Xpress 3200 The motherboard features ATI CrossFire™ Xpress 3200 support, delivering improved overclocking and optimal PCI Express device performance. The ATI CrossFire™ Xpress 3200 also comes with a host of the current Serial ATA products with...
...-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for the highest quality images. ATI CrossFire™ Xpress 3200 The motherboard features ATI CrossFire™ Xpress 3200 support, delivering improved overclocking and optimal PCI Express device performance. The ATI CrossFire™ Xpress 3200 also comes with a host of the current Serial ATA products with...
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... cards that comply with PCI specifications. See Chapter 6 for details on the PCI Express x16 slots. The figure shows two graphics cards installed on the CrossFire™ technology feature. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information The following figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard... specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.5.6 Two PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two ATI CrossFire™ PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
... cards that comply with PCI specifications. See Chapter 6 for details on the PCI Express x16 slots. The figure shows two graphics cards installed on the CrossFire™ technology feature. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information The following figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard... specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.5.6 Two PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two ATI CrossFire™ PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
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... primary (blue) PCI Express slot; ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-19 otherwise, the system will not boot. • If you install a VGA card on the primary (blue) PCI Express slot and install any other PCI Express device on the secondary (black) PCI Express slot. • In CrossFire™ mode, install the ATI CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics...
... primary (blue) PCI Express slot; ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-19 otherwise, the system will not boot. • If you install a VGA card on the primary (blue) PCI Express slot and install any other PCI Express device on the secondary (black) PCI Express slot. • In CrossFire™ mode, install the ATI CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics...
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...GAME) This connector is for playing or editing audio files. +5V J1B2 J1CY GND GND J1CX J1B1 +5V ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE GAME A8R32-MVP DELUXE Game connector ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE MIDI_IN J2B2 J2CY MIDI_OUT J2CX J2B1 +5V 2-29 otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is recommended ... 500 ~ 600 W power to ensure system stability. 8 . • For a fully-configured system, we recommend that you want to use the ATI CrossFire™ Graphics solution, use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power ...
...GAME) This connector is for playing or editing audio files. +5V J1B2 J1CY GND GND J1CX J1B1 +5V ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE GAME A8R32-MVP DELUXE Game connector ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE MIDI_IN J2B2 J2CY MIDI_OUT J2CX J2B1 +5V 2-29 otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is recommended ... 500 ~ 600 W power to ensure system stability. 8 . • For a fully-configured system, we recommend that you want to use the ATI CrossFire™ Graphics solution, use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power ...
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This chapter tells how to install CrossFire™ graphics cards to avail of ATI's Multi-Video Processing technology. 6 ATI CrossFire™ technology support
This chapter tells how to install CrossFire™ graphics cards to avail of ATI's Multi-Video Processing technology. 6 ATI CrossFire™ technology support
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...; Technology. Restart your system To uninstall other graphics card drivers in this section. Requirements • CrossFire™ Edition graphics card (Master) • CrossFire™-ready graphics card (Slave) • CrossFire™-ready motherboard, such as the ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE motherboard. • Make sure that your system. Close all current applications. 2. 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the ATI...
...; Technology. Restart your system To uninstall other graphics card drivers in this section. Requirements • CrossFire™ Edition graphics card (Master) • CrossFire™-ready graphics card (Slave) • CrossFire™-ready motherboard, such as the ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE motherboard. • Make sure that your system. Close all current applications. 2. 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the ATI...
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... card, which will serve as the Master graphics card, and one CrossFire™-ready graphics card, which will serve as the Slave graphics card. Master graphics card Slave graphics card 2. Insert the CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics card into the blue slot. To ...install the graphics cards: 1. Make sure that came with the ATI CrossFire™ Edition graphics card. 6.2 Hardware installation Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards Before installing a CrossFire™ system, refer to the user guide that the card is properly seated on the slot....
... card, which will serve as the Master graphics card, and one CrossFire™-ready graphics card, which will serve as the Slave graphics card. Master graphics card Slave graphics card 2. Insert the CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics card into the blue slot. To ...install the graphics cards: 1. Make sure that came with the ATI CrossFire™ Edition graphics card. 6.2 Hardware installation Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards Before installing a CrossFire™ system, refer to the user guide that the card is properly seated on the slot....
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3. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. 4. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 6-3 Connect one end of the external cable to the Master graphics card. Insert the CrossFire™-ready (Slave) graphics card into the black slot.
3. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. 4. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 6-3 Connect one end of the external cable to the Master graphics card. Insert the CrossFire™-ready (Slave) graphics card into the black slot.
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5. Connect an auxiliary power source from the power supply to the corresponding port on your monitor. 7. Connect the loose end to the graphics cards. 7 5 6 6-4 Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ technology support Connect the other end of the external cable to the Slave graphics card. 6.
5. Connect an auxiliary power source from the power supply to the corresponding port on your monitor. 7. Connect the loose end to the graphics cards. 7 5 6 6-4 Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ technology support Connect the other end of the external cable to the Slave graphics card. 6.
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The ATI CrossFire™ technology supports only the following operating systems: • Windows® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with your optical drive. The opening menu... the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with Service Pack 2 (SP2) • Windows® XP Professional 64-bit Edition. 1. Place the CrossFire™ installation CD in with administrator rights. 2. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 6-5 Turn on your system and log in your graphics card package to continue. 4. Click I n s t a l l C r o s s F i r e d r i v e r s. 3. Read the License Agreement, ...
The ATI CrossFire™ technology supports only the following operating systems: • Windows® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with your optical drive. The opening menu... the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with Service Pack 2 (SP2) • Windows® XP Professional 64-bit Edition. 1. Place the CrossFire™ installation CD in with administrator rights. 2. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 6-5 Turn on your system and log in your graphics card package to continue. 4. Click I n s t a l l C r o s s F i r e d r i v e r s. 3. Read the License Agreement, ...
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Click F i n i s h. 6-6 Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ technology support A status window appears, indicating the progress of the installation. 8. Select the components that the driver files have been copied to your computer ...
Click F i n i s h. 6-6 Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ technology support A status window appears, indicating the progress of the installation. 8. Select the components that the driver files have been copied to your computer ...
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simple view with wizards for beginners • A d v a n c e - allows advanced users to access and configure the complete features of the software • Set to A d v a n c e view to enable the CrossFire™ function. • Make sure that the Dual-slot configuration item in the BIOS is set to [Auto] or [Dual Video Cards] if you want to enable the CrossFire™ function. 6-8 Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ technology support The Catalyst™ Control Center Dialog Box View The Catalyst™ Control Center provides two views: • Standard -
simple view with wizards for beginners • A d v a n c e - allows advanced users to access and configure the complete features of the software • Set to A d v a n c e view to enable the CrossFire™ function. • Make sure that the Dual-slot configuration item in the BIOS is set to [Auto] or [Dual Video Cards] if you want to enable the CrossFire™ function. 6-8 Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ technology support The Catalyst™ Control Center Dialog Box View The Catalyst™ Control Center provides two views: • Standard -
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Set the view to create key combinations as shortcuts for performing certain functions quickly. Click OK to effect the setting. 3 2 4 Hotkeys Click the H o t k e y s tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the Hotkeys Manager, which allows you to A d v a n c e. 2. Click the C r o s s f i r e ™ item in G r a p h i c s S e t t i n g s. 3. In the CrossFire™ Settings dialog, tick the box opposite E n a b l e C r o s s F i r e ™. 4. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 6-9 To enable CrossFire™: 1.
Set the view to create key combinations as shortcuts for performing certain functions quickly. Click OK to effect the setting. 3 2 4 Hotkeys Click the H o t k e y s tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the Hotkeys Manager, which allows you to A d v a n c e. 2. Click the C r o s s f i r e ™ item in G r a p h i c s S e t t i n g s. 3. In the CrossFire™ Settings dialog, tick the box opposite E n a b l e C r o s s F i r e ™. 4. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 6-9 To enable CrossFire™: 1.
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Preferences Click the P r e f e r e n c e s tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the Profiles Manager, which allows you to select a language, restore defaults, change skins, or enable/disable the System Tray icon. 6-10 Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ technology support Profiles Click the P r o f i l e s tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to create customized environments for your desktop, video, and 3D applications.
Preferences Click the P r e f e r e n c e s tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the Profiles Manager, which allows you to select a language, restore defaults, change skins, or enable/disable the System Tray icon. 6-10 Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ technology support Profiles Click the P r o f i l e s tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to create customized environments for your desktop, video, and 3D applications.
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ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 6-11 The C r o s s F i r e ™ item in G r a p h i c s S e t t i n g s will not show up if the motherboard or the VGA card you use doesn't support the CrossFire™ system. Help Click the H e l p tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the online help system, generate a Problem Report, and get the Catalyst™ Control Center version information.
ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 6-11 The C r o s s F i r e ™ item in G r a p h i c s S e t t i n g s will not show up if the motherboard or the VGA card you use doesn't support the CrossFire™ system. Help Click the H e l p tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the online help system, generate a Problem Report, and get the Catalyst™ Control Center version information.
Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide
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Contents 5.3 Software information 5-10 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-10 5.3.2 AI Net 2 5-12 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-13 5.3.4 Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology 5-19 5.3.5 Audio configuration 5-21 5.4 RAID configurations 5-26 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-27 5.4.2 ULI® RAID configurations 5-27 5.4.3 Silicon Image® RAID configurations 5-35 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-42 Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.2 Hardware...
Contents 5.3 Software information 5-10 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-10 5.3.2 AI Net 2 5-12 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-13 5.3.4 Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology 5-19 5.3.5 Audio configuration 5-21 5.4 RAID configurations 5-26 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-27 5.4.2 ULI® RAID configurations 5-27 5.4.3 Silicon Image® RAID configurations 5-35 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-42 Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.2 Hardware...
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.... • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up ... Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4:...
.... • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up ... Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4:...