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...be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS ...ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system...
...be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS ...ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system...
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...; If you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, ...and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in your retailer. The symbol of electronic products. Please check...
...; If you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, ...and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in your retailer. The symbol of electronic products. Please check...
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... M P O R T A N T : Instructions that you must press the enclosed key. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename] afudos /iM2R32-MVP.ROM viii D A N G E R / W A R N I O N : Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. Keys enclosed in the... symbols used in brackets. Example: Means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in this manual. If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). C A U T I N G :...
... M P O R T A N T : Instructions that you must press the enclosed key. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename] afudos /iM2R32-MVP.ROM viii D A N G E R / W A R N I O N : Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. Keys enclosed in the... symbols used in brackets. Example: Means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in this manual. If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). C A U T I N G :...
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...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 PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ... IT. or (2) the serial number of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ii No part of this manual may or may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER ...
...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 PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ... IT. or (2) the serial number of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ii No part of this manual may or may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER ...
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... support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-7 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 v 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-18 4.4.2 CPU Configuration 4-22 4.4.3 Chipset 4-25 4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-27 4.4.5 PCI... menu 4-37 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-37 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-38 4.6.3 Security 4-38 4.7 Tools menu 4-42 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-42...
... support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-7 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 v 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-18 4.4.2 CPU Configuration 4-22 4.4.3 Chipset 4-25 4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-27 4.4.5 PCI... menu 4-37 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-37 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-38 4.6.3 Security 4-38 4.7 Tools menu 4-42 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-42...
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... • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension ...supply is broken, do not try to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all the manuals that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. •...
... • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension ...supply is broken, do not try to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all the manuals that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. •...
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... symbols used in brackets. Example: means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in this manual. C A U T I N G : Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command ...line: afudos /i[filename] afudos /iM2R32-MVP.ROM x Typography Bold text Italics Command Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. Conventions used throughout this guide ...
... symbols used in brackets. Example: means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in this manual. C A U T I N G : Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command ...line: afudos /i[filename] afudos /iM2R32-MVP.ROM x Typography Bold text Italics Command Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. Conventions used throughout this guide ...
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... Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 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...
... Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 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...
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...c k i n g item is set to adjust the PCIE frequency. Use the and keys to [Manual]. Processor Frequency (FID) [Auto] Allows you to individually set the processor frequency. Setting Manual Auto Standard Overclock Profile AI N.O.S. Use the and keys to adjust the PCIE frequency. The value of this...150. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.800 V] [0.825 V] [0.850 V]... [0.875 V] [0.900 V] [0.925 V] .....[1.525 V] [1.550 V] ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-19 Description allows you to adjust the FSB frequency. Select either one of this item is autodetected by the BIOS. PCIE Frequency [100] ...
...c k i n g item is set to adjust the PCIE frequency. Use the and keys to [Manual]. Processor Frequency (FID) [Auto] Allows you to individually set the processor frequency. Setting Manual Auto Standard Overclock Profile AI N.O.S. Use the and keys to adjust the PCIE frequency. The value of this...150. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.800 V] [0.825 V] [0.850 V]... [0.875 V] [0.900 V] [0.925 V] .....[1.525 V] [1.550 V] ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-19 Description allows you to adjust the FSB frequency. Select either one of this item is autodetected by the BIOS. PCIE Frequency [100] ...
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...-voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR memory voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enable] Northbridge Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when you set to [Manual]. Setting a very low voltage may damage the component permanently. The following items appear only when the N o r t h b r i d g e V o l t a g e item ...disable VCORE over-voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.80 V] [1.85 V] [1.90 V] [1.95 V][2.00V] [2.05 V]...[2.45 V] Setting a very high voltage may cause the system to [Manual]. 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
...-voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR memory voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enable] Northbridge Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when you set to [Manual]. Setting a very low voltage may damage the component permanently. The following items appear only when the N o r t h b r i d g e V o l t a g e item ...disable VCORE over-voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.80 V] [1.85 V] [1.90 V] [1.95 V][2.00V] [2.05 V]...[2.45 V] Setting a very high voltage may cause the system to [Manual]. 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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...Select the DRAM Frequency programming method. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] [Manual] The following item appears when the M e m o r y F r e q u e n c y item is set the memory frequency. Configuration options: [200 MHz] [266 MHz] [333 MHz] [400 MHz] ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-23 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set to select the DRAM... Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Frequency [200 MHz] Allows you to [Limit] and [Manual]. If Manual, the DRAM specified will not exceed the specified value. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02...
...Select the DRAM Frequency programming method. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] [Manual] The following item appears when the M e m o r y F r e q u e n c y item is set the memory frequency. Configuration options: [200 MHz] [266 MHz] [333 MHz] [400 MHz] ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-23 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set to select the DRAM... Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Frequency [200 MHz] Allows you to [Limit] and [Manual]. If Manual, the DRAM specified will not exceed the specified value. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Down Control [Auto] Allows DIMMs to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] Enables or disables the MemClk Tri-Stating during C3 and Alt VID. Configuration options:...Configuration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [7 CLK]...[18 CLK] 2T Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enable] MCT Timing Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear when the MCT Timing Mode item is set to enter power down mode by deasserting the clock enable signal when DIMMs...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Down Control [Auto] Allows DIMMs to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] Enables or disables the MemClk Tri-Stating during C3 and Alt VID. Configuration options:...Configuration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [7 CLK]...[18 CLK] 2T Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enable] MCT Timing Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear when the MCT Timing Mode item is set to enter power down mode by deasserting the clock enable signal when DIMMs...
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Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). 5.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of the user manual. Click an item to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the U t i l i t i e s m e n u before opening a user manual file. 5-6 Chapter 5: Software support
Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). 5.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of the user manual. Click an item to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the U t i l i t i e s m e n u before opening a user manual file. 5-6 Chapter 5: Software support