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... correct frequency based on the system configuration. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS O.C. ASUS M2R32-MVP 1-5 Update your PCI Express graphics card performance, allowing the motherboard to automatically adjust the PCI Express graphics link mode to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one easy step with one cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of buying a replacement BIOS chip. The BIOS settings can...
... correct frequency based on the system configuration. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS O.C. ASUS M2R32-MVP 1-5 Update your PCI Express graphics card performance, allowing the motherboard to automatically adjust the PCI Express graphics link mode to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one easy step with one cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of buying a replacement BIOS chip. The BIOS settings can...
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... adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you intend to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-15 Make sure to the card. Turn on...
... adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you intend to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-15 Make sure to the card. Turn on...
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3. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. KBPWR1 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB ® M2R32-MVP M2R32-MVP Keyboard power setting ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-21 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to wake up feature. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar).
3. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. KBPWR1 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB ® M2R32-MVP M2R32-MVP Keyboard power setting ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-21 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to wake up feature. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar).
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...Net 2 5-11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-12 5.3.4 Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology 5-18 5.3.5 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility 5-20 5.4 RAID configurations 5-25 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-26 5.4.2 ATI® RAID configurations 5-26 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-32 Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 Requirements 6-1 Before you begin 6-1 6.2 Hardware installation 6-2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards 6-2 6.3 Software information 6-5 6.3.1 Installing the device drivers 6-5 6.3.2 Using the Catalyst™ Control Center 6-7 vi
...Net 2 5-11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-12 5.3.4 Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology 5-18 5.3.5 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility 5-20 5.4 RAID configurations 5-25 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-26 5.4.2 ATI® RAID configurations 5-26 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-32 Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 Requirements 6-1 Before you begin 6-1 6.2 Hardware installation 6-2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards 6-2 6.3 Software information 6-5 6.3.1 Installing the device drivers 6-5 6.3.2 Using the Catalyst™ Control Center 6-7 vi
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... Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS BIOS Profile that allows users to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS M2R32-MVP 1-5 See page 4-36 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 conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users...
... Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS BIOS Profile that allows users to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS M2R32-MVP 1-5 See page 4-36 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 conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users...
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... expansion card. ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-17 The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to use . 4. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Turn on the slot. 5. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Secure the card to the chassis with the slot...
... expansion card. ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-17 The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to use . 4. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Turn on the slot. 5. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Secure the card to the chassis with the slot...
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... click I O S 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-1 A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in the support CD that allows you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. This utility is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to the corresponding sections for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. 4.1 Managing and updating your system. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. See...
... click I O S 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-1 A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in the support CD that allows you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. This utility is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to the corresponding sections for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. 4.1 Managing and updating your system. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. See...
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... the Windows® 2000 CD to the bootable floppy disk. 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. DOS environment a. b. d. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the optical drive. Do either one of boot disks for Windows®...
... the Windows® 2000 CD to the bootable floppy disk. 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. DOS environment a. b. d. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the optical drive. Do either one of boot disks for Windows®...
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... BIOS file using this utility. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the CD for floppy... When found ! Reading file "M2R32-MVP.ROM". Rename the BIOS file to the FDD/USB port. 3. Insert the floppy/USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to M 2 R 3 2 - Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk, or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... Download the latest BIOS from a floppy/USB flash disk...
... BIOS file using this utility. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the CD for floppy... When found ! Reading file "M2R32-MVP.ROM". Rename the BIOS file to the FDD/USB port. 3. Insert the floppy/USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to M 2 R 3 2 - Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk, or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... Download the latest BIOS from a floppy/USB flash disk...
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...) M PIO Mode DMA Mode SMART Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-15 There is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Setting to the system. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is a separate sub-menu for each IDE/SATA device. The BIOS automatically...
...) M PIO Mode DMA Mode SMART Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-15 There is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Setting to the system. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is a separate sub-menu for each IDE/SATA device. The BIOS automatically...
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... Size : 512MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. OnChip SATA Type [Native IDE] Allows you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-17 Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Configuration options: [Native IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] [Legacy IDE...
... Size : 512MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. OnChip SATA Type [Native IDE] Allows you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-17 Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Configuration options: [Native IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] [Legacy IDE...
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... Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking FSB Frequency PCIE Frequency [Manual] [200] [100] Processor Frequency (FID) Processor Voltage (VID) CPU:ATI-NB HT Link Speed [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] DDR Voltage VCORE Over-voltage Northbridge Voltage [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] AI Clock Skew for Channel A [Auto] Current Clock Skew Advance450ps AI Clock Skew for the CPU and other system devices. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Jumperfree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Exit...
... Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking FSB Frequency PCIE Frequency [Manual] [200] [100] Processor Frequency (FID) Processor Voltage (VID) CPU:ATI-NB HT Link Speed [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] DDR Voltage VCORE Over-voltage Northbridge Voltage [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] AI Clock Skew for Channel A [Auto] Current Clock Skew Advance450ps AI Clock Skew for the CPU and other system devices. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Jumperfree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Exit...
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...Devices Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Onboard Devices HD Audio Azalia Device Front Panel Support Type Onboard LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM External SATA Controller Mode IEEE 1394 controller Serial Port1 Address [Enabled] [HD Audio] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [IDE] [Enabled] [3F8/IRQ4] Select Screen Select Item +- HD Audio Azalia Device [Enabled] Allows you to [HD Audio]. When the High Definition Audio Front Panel is set to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when the H D A u d i o A z a l i a D e v i c e item is used...
...Devices Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Onboard Devices HD Audio Azalia Device Front Panel Support Type Onboard LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM External SATA Controller Mode IEEE 1394 controller Serial Port1 Address [Enabled] [HD Audio] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [IDE] [Enabled] [3F8/IRQ4] Select Screen Select Item +- HD Audio Azalia Device [Enabled] Allows you to [HD Audio]. When the High Definition Audio Front Panel is set to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when the H D A u d i o A z a l i a D e v i c e item is used...
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...When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for legacy USB devices. The M o d u l e V e r s i o n and U S B D e v i c e s E n a b l e d items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Select an item then press to [Reserved], the IRQ is detected, the item shows N o n e. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-11.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Controller [USB1.1 and 2.0] Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] [HiSpeed] [Enabled] USB Mass Storage Device Configuration...
...When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for legacy USB devices. The M o d u l e V e r s i o n and U S B D e v i c e s E n a b l e d items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Select an item then press to [Reserved], the IRQ is detected, the item shows N o n e. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-11.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Controller [USB1.1 and 2.0] Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] [HiSpeed] [Enabled] USB Mass Storage Device Configuration...
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...to 64-bit Fixed System Description Tables. Configuration options: [ACPI v1.0] [ACPI v2.0] [ACPI v3.0] 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to change the settings for system suspend. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) only] [S3 only] [Auto] 4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3 Resume ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [No] [ACPI v1.0] [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [No...
...to 64-bit Fixed System Description Tables. Configuration options: [ACPI v1.0] [ACPI v2.0] [ACPI v3.0] 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to change the settings for system suspend. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) only] [S3 only] [Auto] 4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3 Resume ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [No] [ACPI v1.0] [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [No...
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...to change the system security settings. again to display the configuration options. The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default N o t I n s t a l l e d. Security Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User password to set or change the supervisor password. Change Supervisor Password Select this function allows the option ROMs to run Setup" during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the...
...to change the system security settings. again to display the configuration options. The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default N o t I n s t a l l e d. Security Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User password to set or change the supervisor password. Change Supervisor Password Select this function allows the option ROMs to run Setup" during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the...
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... This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you can connect to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that analyzes and reports LAN cable faults and shorts. See section "4.1.1 ASUS Update utility" for details. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs the AMD...
... This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you can connect to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that analyzes and reports LAN cable faults and shorts. See section "4.1.1 ASUS Update utility" for details. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs the AMD...
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... "5.2.4 Make Disk menu" for a RAID configuration: 1. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in Windows® OS after you can create a RAID set(s). 5.4.1 Installing hard disks The motherboard supports Ultra DMA 133/100/66 and Serial ATA hard disk drives. Press to enter the BIOS setup. 2. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To do this section are for reference only, and may also set the RAID configurations in this : 1. Boot up your screen...
... "5.2.4 Make Disk menu" for a RAID configuration: 1. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in Windows® OS after you can create a RAID set(s). 5.4.1 Installing hard disks The motherboard supports Ultra DMA 133/100/66 and Serial ATA hard disk drives. Press to enter the BIOS setup. 2. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To do this section are for reference only, and may also set the RAID configurations in this : 1. Boot up your screen...
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... an ATi RAID driver disk. 4. When the D r i v e r s menu appears, click A T i C h i p s e t D r i v e r to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to complete the installation. 5-32 Chapter 5: Software support The following menu appears: a) ATi RAID Driver Disk b) Jmicron JM363 32 bit AHCI/RAID Driver Disk c) Jmicron JM363 64 bit AHCI/RAID Driver Disk d) FreeDOS command prompt Please choose a ~ d:_ 7. OR 1. Press then insert the floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows®...
... an ATi RAID driver disk. 4. When the D r i v e r s menu appears, click A T i C h i p s e t D r i v e r to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to complete the installation. 5-32 Chapter 5: Software support The following menu appears: a) ATi RAID Driver Disk b) Jmicron JM363 32 bit AHCI/RAID Driver Disk c) Jmicron JM363 64 bit AHCI/RAID Driver Disk d) FreeDOS command prompt Please choose a ~ d:_ 7. OR 1. Press then insert the floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows®...
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... A d d / R e m o v e. 5. Restart your current graphics card driver/s. 4. 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the ATI CrossFire™ technology that your graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFire™ Technology. Windows® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Requirements • CrossFire™ Edition graphics card (Master) • CrossFire™-ready graphics card (Slave) • CrossFire™-ready motherboard, such as the ASUS M2R32-MVP motherboard. • Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can...
... A d d / R e m o v e. 5. Restart your current graphics card driver/s. 4. 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the ATI CrossFire™ technology that your graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFire™ Technology. Windows® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Requirements • CrossFire™ Edition graphics card (Master) • CrossFire™-ready graphics card (Slave) • CrossFire™-ready motherboard, such as the ASUS M2R32-MVP motherboard. • Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can...