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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 the heatsink and fan...
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 the heatsink and fan...
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... the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are not sure about the voltage... of electronic products. viii Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the ...
... the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are not sure about the voltage... of electronic products. viii Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the ...
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...package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. 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 ...setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ix Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports....
...package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. 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 ...setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ix Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports....
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports 1Product information
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports 1Product information
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... hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS A8R32-MVP Deluxe motherboard Cables 1 x Floppy disk drive signal cable 1 x IDE cable 1 x Ultra DMA cable 133/100/66 cable 5 x Serial ATA cables 1 x 1-port Serial ATA power cable 2 x 2-port Serial ...
... hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS A8R32-MVP Deluxe motherboard Cables 1 x Floppy disk drive signal cable 1 x IDE cable 1 x Ultra DMA cable 133/100/66 cable 5 x Serial ATA cables 1 x 1-port Serial ATA power cable 2 x 2-port Serial ...
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...Athlon™ 64 processors. See page 2-18 for the highest quality images. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center that allows you are a step ahead in packets. The combined multi-GPU power ...page 2-24 for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement. See page 2-6. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA II 3 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the ULI M1575 Southbridge. Serial ATA allows for details. ...
...Athlon™ 64 processors. See page 2-18 for the highest quality images. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center that allows you are a step ahead in packets. The combined multi-GPU power ...page 2-24 for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement. See page 2-6. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA II 3 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the ULI M1575 Southbridge. Serial ATA allows for details. ...
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Dual Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN controllers to provide the total solution for your wired or wireless Internet, LAN, and file sharing requirements. IEEE 1394a support ... audio devices. See page 2-26 for details. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 1-3 See page 2-24 for details. These network controllers use both PCI Express and PCI segments to determine audio device classes, and pre-defined equalization for your networking needs. Dual RAID solution Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with dual-RAID functionality that features jack...
Dual Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN controllers to provide the total solution for your wired or wireless Internet, LAN, and file sharing requirements. IEEE 1394a support ... audio devices. See page 2-26 for details. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 1-3 See page 2-24 for details. These network controllers use both PCI Express and PCI segments to determine audio device classes, and pre-defined equalization for your networking needs. Dual RAID solution Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with dual-RAID functionality that features jack...
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USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 2-22 and 2-28 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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.
USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 2-22 and 2-28 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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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... up to 100 meters at 1MHz increment to the motherboard. See page 4-19 for details. AI NET2 The AI NET2 is a special layer underneath the motherboard that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts. 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 16 devices with the ASUS Stack Cool 2, an innovative fan-less...
... up to 100 meters at 1MHz increment to the motherboard. See page 4-19 for details. AI NET2 The AI NET2 is a special layer underneath the motherboard that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts. 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 16 devices with the ASUS Stack Cool 2, an innovative fan-less...
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...on the system configuration. See page 4-14 for details. ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the CPU and chassis fans speed according to the system loading to select the language of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in... the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in case ...
...on the system configuration. See page 4-14 for details. ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the CPU and chassis fans speed according to the system loading to select the language of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in... the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in case ...
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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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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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... e p o w e r s u p p l y . The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a...motherboard component. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you uninstall any component, ensure that the system is switched off mode. SB_PWR ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE ON Standby Power A8R32-MVP DELUXE Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE...
... e p o w e r s u p p l y . The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a...motherboard component. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you uninstall any component, ensure that the system is switched off mode. SB_PWR ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE ON Standby Power A8R32-MVP DELUXE Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE...
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... goes to the rear part of the chassis ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image...
... goes to the rear part of the chassis ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image...
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This mark should match a specific corner on the motherboard. ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE A8R32-MVP DELUXE CPU Socket 939 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. Locate the 939-pin ... is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths.
This mark should match a specific corner on the motherboard. ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE A8R32-MVP DELUXE CPU Socket 939 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. Locate the 939-pin ... is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths.
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...in this section do not have to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information CPU fan CPU heatsink ... a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly.
...in this section do not have to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information CPU fan CPU heatsink ... a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly.
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Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information CPU_FAN ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE A8R32-MVP DELUXE CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Rotation +12V GND 5.
Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information CPU_FAN ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE A8R32-MVP DELUXE CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Rotation +12V GND 5.
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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. 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
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... the motherboard and the components. 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE...
... the motherboard and the components. 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE...