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... ix A8R32-MVP Deluxe specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout Contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.4.1 Overview 2-11 2.4.2 Memory Configurations...
... ix A8R32-MVP Deluxe specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout Contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.4.1 Overview 2-11 2.4.2 Memory Configurations...
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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/... 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 400/333/266 MHz DDR memory modules 2 x PCI Express™ x16 slots with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configuration Silicon Image...
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/... 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 400/333/266 MHz DDR memory modules 2 x PCI Express™ x16 slots with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configuration Silicon Image...
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... provides twice the bandwidth of new features, including Native Command Queueing (NCQ), and Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm. With an integrated low-latency high-bandwidth memory controller and a highly-scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The...
... provides twice the bandwidth of new features, including Native Command Queueing (NCQ), and Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm. With an integrated low-latency high-bandwidth memory controller and a highly-scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The...
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..., resulting in the motherboard to the motherboard. Stack Cool 2 is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that improves heat dissipation. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 1-5 This external port on the rear panel I/O provides smart setup, hot-plug and support for up to 100 meters ...ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat flow from major thermal sources in quieter operation and longer system life. During the bootup process, AI NET2 immediately diagnoses the LAN cable(s) and reports shorts and faults up to fine tune the CPU/memory/Northbridge voltage and gradually increase the memory...
..., resulting in the motherboard to the motherboard. Stack Cool 2 is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that improves heat dissipation. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 1-5 This external port on the rear panel I/O provides smart setup, hot-plug and support for up to 100 meters ...ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat flow from major thermal sources in quieter operation and longer system life. During the bootup process, AI NET2 immediately diagnoses the LAN cable(s) and reports shorts and faults up to fine tune the CPU/memory/Northbridge voltage and gradually increase the memory...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Jumper 2-20 2.7 Connectors 2-21 ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Jumper 2-20 2.7 Connectors 2-21 ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE
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2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-11 The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE A8R32-MVP DELUXE 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 In dual-channel configurations, installing i d e n t i c a l (the same type and size) DDR DIMM pairs for each channel provides optimum performance.
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-11 The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE A8R32-MVP DELUXE 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 In dual-channel configurations, installing i d e n t i c a l (the same type and size) DDR DIMM pairs for each channel provides optimum performance.
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...DIMM_B1 - - Populated * Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs. * For dual-channel configuration (2), you may detect less than 3 GB of total memory because of address space allocation for details. • When you install four double-sided 400 MHz DDR DIMMs, the frequency of DIMMs in slots DIMM_B2... install identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (blue sockets) 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Populated Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - - 2.4.2 Memory Configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR DIMMs into slot DIMM_B1 only. • For...
...DIMM_B1 - - Populated * Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs. * For dual-channel configuration (2), you may detect less than 3 GB of total memory because of address space allocation for details. • When you install four double-sided 400 MHz DDR DIMMs, the frequency of DIMMs in slots DIMM_B2... install identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (blue sockets) 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Populated Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - - 2.4.2 Memory Configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR DIMMs into slot DIMM_B1 only. • For...
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...module inserted in DIMM_B1 slot in a Single-channel memory configuration. Double-sided Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest Qualified Vendors List. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Single-sided D S - supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration S S - C - DDR (400 MHz...Part No. Supports 3 modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. V826632K24SCTG-D0 V826664K24SCTG-D0 AL6D8C53T-5B1T AED560UD00-500C88Z AED560UD00-500B98X AED560UD00-500C88X SVM-DDR3200/256 SVM-DDR3200/512 PDC1G3200+...
...module inserted in DIMM_B1 slot in a Single-channel memory configuration. Double-sided Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest Qualified Vendors List. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Single-sided D S - supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration S S - C - DDR (400 MHz...Part No. Supports 3 modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. V826632K24SCTG-D0 V826664K24SCTG-D0 AL6D8C53T-5B1T AED560UD00-500C88Z AED560UD00-500B98X AED560UD00-500C88X SVM-DDR3200/256 SVM-DDR3200/512 PDC1G3200+...
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... CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. CLRTC ® 12 A8R32-MVP DELUXE Normal (Default) A8R32-MVP DELUXE Clear...
... CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. CLRTC ® 12 A8R32-MVP DELUXE Normal (Default) A8R32-MVP DELUXE Clear...
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... may become unstable or may not boot up . • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 compliant (400 W) PSU has been tested to support the below configuration: CPU: Memory: Graphics card: Hard disk: ATAPI: AMD FX-57 512 MB DDR (x4) PCI Express x16 ATI X850 SATA HD (x2) CD-ROM (x1) • Use..., the system will not boot up if the power 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
... may become unstable or may not boot up . • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 compliant (400 W) PSU has been tested to support the below configuration: CPU: Memory: Graphics card: Hard disk: ATAPI: AMD FX-57 512 MB DDR (x4) PCI Express x16 ATI X850 SATA HD (x2) CD-ROM (x1) • Use..., the system will not boot up if the power 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
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Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-17 Configuration options: [SATA mode] [RAID mode] SATA Mode Selection [Emulated PATA Mode] Allows you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically .... Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version : 0111 Build Date : 12/28/05 Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+ Speed : 2000 MHz Count : 1 System Memory Size : 512 MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. AMI...
Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-17 Configuration options: [SATA mode] [RAID mode] SATA Mode Selection [Emulated PATA Mode] Allows you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically .... Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version : 0111 Build Date : 12/28/05 Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+ Speed : 2000 MHz Count : 1 System Memory Size : 512 MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. AMI...
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loads the optimal settings for the most demanding tasks. the ASUS AI Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boost the performance ... V I D C h a n g e i t e m is set to individually set overclocking parameters. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enable] [+100mV] [+200mV] ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-19 AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR memory voltage. Select either one of the preset overclocking configiuration options. Configuration options: [1.450 V] [1.425 V] [1.400 V]... [0.800 V] DDR Voltage [Auto] Allows...
loads the optimal settings for the most demanding tasks. the ASUS AI Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boost the performance ... V I D C h a n g e i t e m is set to individually set overclocking parameters. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enable] [+100mV] [+200mV] ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-19 AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR memory voltage. Select either one of the preset overclocking configiuration options. Configuration options: [1.450 V] [1.425 V] [1.400 V]... [0.800 V] DDR Voltage [Auto] Allows...
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...Speed [Auto] Allows you to set the speed at which the HyperTransport link will run if the speed is lower than 4 GB of system memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MTRR Mapping [Continuous] Determines the method used for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Auto] [200...Yes uCode Patch Level: 0x4D GART Error Reporting MTRR Mapping Cool `n' Quiet HT Link Speed [Disabled] [Continuous] [Disabled] [Auto] Memory Configuration This option should remain disabled for programming processor MTRRs when using more than or equal to [Discrete] leaves the PCI hole below ...
...Speed [Auto] Allows you to set the speed at which the HyperTransport link will run if the speed is lower than 4 GB of system memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MTRR Mapping [Continuous] Determines the method used for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Auto] [200...Yes uCode Patch Level: 0x4D GART Error Reporting MTRR Mapping Cool `n' Quiet HT Link Speed [Disabled] [Continuous] [Disabled] [Auto] Memory Configuration This option should remain disabled for programming processor MTRRs when using more than or equal to [Discrete] leaves the PCI hole below ...
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...] [166 MHz] [183 MHz] [200 MHz] [216 MHz] [233 MHz] [250 MHz] ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-23 Memory Configuration Advanced Memory Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Memory Timing Configuration ECC Configuration Memory CLK CAS Latency (Tcl) RAS/CAS Delay (Trcd) Min Active RAS (Tras) Row Precharge Time (Trp...The following item appears when the M e m c l o c k M o d e item is set one of the standard values. Memory Timing Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Memory Configuration Memclock Mode MCT Timing Mode MCT Extra Timing Mode User Config Mode Bank Interleaving Burst Length SoftWare...
...] [166 MHz] [183 MHz] [200 MHz] [216 MHz] [233 MHz] [250 MHz] ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-23 Memory Configuration Advanced Memory Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Memory Timing Configuration ECC Configuration Memory CLK CAS Latency (Tcl) RAS/CAS Delay (Trcd) Min Active RAS (Tras) Row Precharge Time (Trp...The following item appears when the M e m c l o c k M o d e item is set one of the standard values. Memory Timing Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Memory Configuration Memclock Mode MCT Timing Mode MCT Extra Timing Mode User Config Mode Bank Interleaving Burst Length SoftWare...
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...[5.0ns] [6.0ns]... [11.0ns] CMD-ADDR Timing Mode [1T] Configuration options: [1T] [2T] Bank Interleaving [Auto] Sets whether to allow memory accesses to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-25 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Burst length [4 Beats] Sets the burst length. User Config Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [... nodes, decreasing access contention. Only REV E0 processors and above support this feature. Configuration options: [8 Beats] [4 Beats] [2 Beats] Software Memory Hole [Disabled] Enables or disables the software...
...[5.0ns] [6.0ns]... [11.0ns] CMD-ADDR Timing Mode [1T] Configuration options: [1T] [2T] Bank Interleaving [Auto] Sets whether to allow memory accesses to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-25 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Burst length [4 Beats] Sets the burst length. User Config Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [... nodes, decreasing access contention. Only REV E0 processors and above support this feature. Configuration options: [8 Beats] [4 Beats] [2 Beats] Software Memory Hole [Disabled] Enables or disables the software...
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... DRAM ECC Logging [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable DRAM scrub redirect, which allows the hardware to report and correct memory errors automatically to be corrected while idle. DRAM ECC Enable [Enabled] Allows you to correct DRAM ECC errors immediately when they ...to maintain system integrity. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM BG Scrub [Disabled] Allows DRAM scrubbing to report and correct memory errors automatically, maintaining system integrity. ECC Configuration Advanced ECC Configuration DRAM ECC Enable MCA DRAM ECC Logging ECC Chip Kill DRAM SCRUB...
... DRAM ECC Logging [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable DRAM scrub redirect, which allows the hardware to report and correct memory errors automatically to be corrected while idle. DRAM ECC Enable [Enabled] Allows you to correct DRAM ECC errors immediately when they ...to maintain system integrity. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM BG Scrub [Disabled] Allows DRAM scrubbing to report and correct memory errors automatically, maintaining system integrity. ECC Configuration Advanced ECC Configuration DRAM ECC Enable MCA DRAM ECC Logging ECC Chip Kill DRAM SCRUB...
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The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for use of PCI/PnP devices. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the system. When set ...
The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for use of PCI/PnP devices. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the system. When set ...
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Button Function Opens the C o n f i g u r a t i o n window Opens the R e p o r t window Opens the D e s k t o p M a n a g e m e n t I n t e r f a c e window Opens the P e r i p h e r a l C o m p o n e n t I n t e r c o n n e c t window Opens the W i n d o w s M a n a g e m e n t I n s t r u m e n t a t i o n window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the P r e f e r e n c e section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle ...
Button Function Opens the C o n f i g u r a t i o n window Opens the R e p o r t window Opens the D e s k t o p M a n a g e m e n t I n t e r f a c e window Opens the P e r i p h e r a l C o m p o n e n t I n t e r c o n n e c t window Opens the W i n d o w s M a n a g e m e n t I n s t r u m e n t a t i o n window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the P r e f e r e n c e section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle ...
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This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. Usage The U s a g e browser displays real-time information on your system. CPU usage The C P U tab displays real-time CPU...Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. Hard disk drive space usage The H a r d D i s k tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD space. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 5-17 PCI browser Click to display the Usage browser. Click the plus sign (+) before the P C I I n f o r m a t i o n item to display the ...
This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. Usage The U s a g e browser displays real-time information on your system. CPU usage The C P U tab displays real-time CPU...Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. Hard disk drive space usage The H a r d D i s k tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD space. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 5-17 PCI browser Click to display the Usage browser. Click the plus sign (+) before the P C I I n f o r m a t i o n item to display the ...
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The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available physical memory. The S e n s o r / T h r e s h o l d tab enables you to customize sensor alerts, or change the temperature scale. Loads the default ... o n f i g window has two tabs: S e n s o r / T h r e s h o l d and P r e f e r e n c e. Configuring PC Probe II Click to adjust the sensor threshold values. Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used (blue) and the available physical memory. The P r e f e r e n c e tab allows you to activate the sensors or to view and adjust the sensor threshold values.
The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available physical memory. The S e n s o r / T h r e s h o l d tab enables you to customize sensor alerts, or change the temperature scale. Loads the default ... o n f i g window has two tabs: S e n s o r / T h r e s h o l d and P r e f e r e n c e. Configuring PC Probe II Click to adjust the sensor threshold values. Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used (blue) and the available physical memory. The P r e f e r e n c e tab allows you to activate the sensors or to view and adjust the sensor threshold values.