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...repair, modification of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; No part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY... TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY...
...repair, modification of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; No part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY... TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY...
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Contents Notices vii Safety information viii About this guide 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 ...
Contents Notices vii Safety information viii About this guide 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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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...2 x IEEE 1394a connectors 5 x Serial ATA connectors (continued on the rear panel) Other ASUS special features ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS Multi-language BIOS ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 Technology ASUS EZ Flash Overclocking Intelligent overclocking tools: - Core voltage: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1 MHz increment ...(SFS) allows: - FSB tuning from 100 MHz to 400 MHz at 0.025 V increment - A8R32-MVP Deluxe specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle features Stack Cool 2 ASUS SATA On-the-Go (External Serial ATA port on the next page) xii DIMM voltage: 12-step...
...2 x IEEE 1394a connectors 5 x Serial ATA connectors (continued on the rear panel) Other ASUS special features ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS Multi-language BIOS ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 Technology ASUS EZ Flash Overclocking Intelligent overclocking tools: - Core voltage: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1 MHz increment ...(SFS) allows: - FSB tuning from 100 MHz to 400 MHz at 0.025 V increment - A8R32-MVP Deluxe specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle features Stack Cool 2 ASUS SATA On-the-Go (External Serial ATA port on the next page) xii DIMM voltage: 12-step...
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A8R32-MVP Deluxe specifications summary Internal connectors 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for four additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x GAME/MIDI connector 1 x CD-in connector 1 x COM connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel High Definition Audio connector 1 x System panel connector Support CD contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii
A8R32-MVP Deluxe specifications summary Internal connectors 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for four additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x GAME/MIDI connector 1 x CD-in connector 1 x COM connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel High Definition Audio connector 1 x System panel connector Support CD contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii
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...interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in graphics and gaming effects. The Serial ATA II 3 Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with a 939-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) ...is software compatible with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement. Serial ATA allows for thinner, more flexible cables with existing PCI specifications. With an integrated low-latency high-bandwidth memory controller and a highly-scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard...
...interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in graphics and gaming effects. The Serial ATA II 3 Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with a 939-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) ...is software compatible with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement. Serial ATA allows for thinner, more flexible cables with existing PCI specifications. With an integrated low-latency high-bandwidth memory controller and a highly-scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard...
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See pages 2-22 and 2-28 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0.
See pages 2-22 and 2-28 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0.
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... for the AMD AMD Opteron™/Athlon™ 64 X2/ Athlon™ 64 FX/Athlon™ 64 processor. This mark should match a specific corner on the motherboard. ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE A8R32-MVP DELUXE CPU Socket 939 2. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to ensure correct installation. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The...
... for the AMD AMD Opteron™/Athlon™ 64 X2/ Athlon™ 64 FX/Athlon™ 64 processor. This mark should match a specific corner on the motherboard. ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE A8R32-MVP DELUXE CPU Socket 939 2. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to ensure correct installation. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The...
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... 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. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x16 slots. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a ...LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a network card installed on the CrossFire™ technology feature. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information The figure shows two graphics...
... 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. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x16 slots. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a ...LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a network card installed on the CrossFire™ technology feature. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information The figure shows two graphics...
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...specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Connect the USB/GAME module cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE USB78_WFG 1 USB56 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND A8R32-MVP DELUXE... +3 Volts GND GND -12 Volts +12V DC +12V DC Ground PSON# Ground Ground Ground ® -5 Volts A8R32-MVP DELUXE +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts A8R32-MVP DELUXE ATX power connectors Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground Power OK +5V Standby +12 ...
...specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Connect the USB/GAME module cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE USB78_WFG 1 USB56 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND A8R32-MVP DELUXE... +3 Volts GND GND -12 Volts +12V DC +12V DC Ground PSON# Ground Ground Ground ® -5 Volts A8R32-MVP DELUXE +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts A8R32-MVP DELUXE ATX power connectors Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground Power OK +5V Standby +12 ...
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The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 compliant (400 W) PSU has been tested to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. • For a fully-configured system, we ...supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output 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 GAME...
The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 compliant (400 W) PSU has been tested to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. • For a fully-configured system, we ...supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output 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 GAME...
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...General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.5 (C)Copyright 1985-2005,American Megatrends, Inc. Primary IDE Master [ST320410A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] Secondary IDE Master[Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave [Not Detected] Third IDE Master [Not Detected] Third IDE Slave [Not Detected]...the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-13 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the iteam has a sub-menu. Main menu items 4.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid...
...General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.5 (C)Copyright 1985-2005,American Megatrends, Inc. Primary IDE Master [ST320410A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] Secondary IDE Master[Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave [Not Detected] Third IDE Master [Not Detected] Third IDE Slave [Not Detected]...the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-13 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the iteam has a sub-menu. Main menu items 4.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid...
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... [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-15 Type LBA/Large Mode Block(Multi-sector Transfer) M PIO Mode DMA Mode SMART Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto...: 4 Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-6 SMART Monitoring: Supported Select the type of IDE drive. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Setting to display the IDE device information. When set to [...
... [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-15 Type LBA/Large Mode Block(Multi-sector Transfer) M PIO Mode DMA Mode SMART Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto...: 4 Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-6 SMART Monitoring: Supported Select the type of IDE drive. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Setting to display the IDE device information. When set to [...
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...]. Configuration options: [Emulated PATA Mode] [AHCI Mode] 4.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS... 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. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-17 The succeeding items appear only if the S e r i a l A T A C o n t r o l l e r item is set to select the ...
...]. Configuration options: [Emulated PATA Mode] [AHCI Mode] 4.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS... 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. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-17 The succeeding items appear only if the S e r i a l A T A C o n t r o l l e r item is set to select the ...
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.... Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [No] [Yes] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is reserved for use of PCI clocks for PCI/PnP devices. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224...
.... Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [No] [Yes] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is reserved for use of PCI clocks for PCI/PnP devices. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224...
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...] Allows you to display the configuration options. Select an item then press to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-35 Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto...
...] Allows you to display the configuration options. Select an item then press to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-35 Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto...
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... the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to Power On, the system goes on AC Power Loss Power On By PS/2 Keyboard Power On By PS/2 Mouse Power...
... the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to Power On, the system goes on AC Power Loss Power On By PS/2 Keyboard Power On By PS/2 Mouse Power...
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Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Power Fan Speed [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the power fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Select [..., Inc. Select [Ignore] from the item options to disable CPU fan speed monitoring. If the fan is not connected to the power fan connector, the specific field shows N/A. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. 4-38...
Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Power Fan Speed [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the power fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Select [..., Inc. Select [Ignore] from the item options to disable CPU fan speed monitoring. If the fan is not connected to the power fan connector, the specific field shows N/A. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. 4-38...
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5.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the C o n t a c t tab to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD. Click an icon to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 5.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. 5-8 Chapter 5: Software support
5.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the C o n t a c t tab to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD. Click an icon to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 5.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. 5-8 Chapter 5: Software support
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...EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED... IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Product warranty or service will not be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE...
...EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED... IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Product warranty or service will not be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE...