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... DIMM_A2 (black) DIMM_B1 (yellow) - ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-13 Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 (black) - - - The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. This limitation appears on Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system... which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you install Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of 128 Mb chips. Populated • You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB...
... DIMM_A2 (black) DIMM_B1 (yellow) - ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-13 Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 (black) - - - The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. This limitation appears on Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system... which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you install Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of 128 Mb chips. Populated • You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB...
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...Windows® environment. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. 4.1 Managing and updating your system. This utility is available in the support DVD that allows you to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- ASUS... CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your...
...Windows® environment. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. 4.1 Managing and updating your system. This utility is available in the support DVD that allows you to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- ASUS... CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your...
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..., select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Follow the screen instructions to download. M3A32-MVP.rom M3A32-MVP ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 5. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Follow the screen instructions to...
..., select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Follow the screen instructions to download. M3A32-MVP.rom M3A32-MVP ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 5. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Follow the screen instructions to...
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.... To change the value of a menu screen when there are items that the iteam has a sub-menu. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to configure system Time. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 4.2.6 Configuration fields ...displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is user- Use [+] or [-] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-11 Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the field opposite ...
.... To change the value of a menu screen when there are items that the iteam has a sub-menu. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to configure system Time. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 4.2.6 Configuration fields ...displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is user- Use [+] or [-] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-11 Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the field opposite ...
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...(www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to run the DVD. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service.... The contents of the support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/64-bit XP/Vista/64-bit Vista operating systems (OS). ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-
...(www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to run the DVD. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service.... The contents of the support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/64-bit XP/Vista/64-bit Vista operating systems (OS). ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-
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... create a Marvell 6121 SATA RAID driver disk for Windows®XP. Marvell 61xx 32/64bit SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA® nForce™ 590-SLI or Silicon Image SATA/RAID driver disk. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs the CyberLink PowerBackup software. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5- Make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista Driver Allows... Installs the Corel Snapfire Plus SE software. 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create an ATI RAID/AHCI driver disk for Windows® Vista™.
... create a Marvell 6121 SATA RAID driver disk for Windows®XP. Marvell 61xx 32/64bit SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA® nForce™ 590-SLI or Silicon Image SATA/RAID driver disk. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs the CyberLink PowerBackup software. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5- Make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista Driver Allows... Installs the Corel Snapfire Plus SE software. 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create an ATI RAID/AHCI driver disk for Windows® Vista™.
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... for details. 2. To launch the ASUS MyLogo2™: 1. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5- See section 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration. • You can create your boot logo. Refer to use ASUS MyLogo2. View the online help or readme file that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. See section 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility...
... for details. 2. To launch the ASUS MyLogo2™: 1. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5- See section 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration. • You can create your boot logo. Refer to use ASUS MyLogo2. View the online help or readme file that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. See section 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility...
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... 6. See section "4.4 Advanced Menu." 3. Save your operating system. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-11 Go to Advanced > CPU Configuration > AMD Cool 'n'Quiet function and set to Classic View. 3. Click the Power button. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click Start. Make sure the Control... Panel is set it to effect settings. Windows® 2000/XP 1. Turn on the task the CPU performs. Enabling Cool ...
... 6. See section "4.4 Advanced Menu." 3. Save your operating system. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-11 Go to Advanced > CPU Configuration > AMD Cool 'n'Quiet function and set to Classic View. 3. Click the Power button. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click Start. Make sure the Control... Panel is set it to effect settings. Windows® 2000/XP 1. Turn on the task the CPU performs. Enabling Cool ...
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... and Speaker Phone are purchased separately and function only when working with the ASUS Array Mic. • If you are using Windows Vista, you to optimize your microphone input settings. Enhanced Microphone Features Noise Filtering Enables Noise Filter function. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-21 Microphone options Click the Microphone tab allows you have conference call...
... and Speaker Phone are purchased separately and function only when working with the ASUS Array Mic. • If you are using Windows Vista, you to optimize your microphone input settings. Enhanced Microphone Features Noise Filtering Enables Noise Filter function. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-21 Microphone options Click the Microphone tab allows you have conference call...
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...Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-23 When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Preference You can customize the application ...using the Preference section in the main window. Refer to activate or deactivate. Click the box before...
...Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-23 When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Preference You can customize the application ...using the Preference section in the main window. Refer to activate or deactivate. Click the box before...
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...information. Click the plus sign (+) before WMI Information to display the available information. Click an item from the left panel to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. DMI browser... reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner of the browser. Refer to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-25 This browser displays various desktop and system information.
...information. Click the plus sign (+) before WMI Information to display the available information. Click an item from the left panel to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. DMI browser... reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner of the browser. Refer to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-25 This browser displays various desktop and system information.
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The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. Configuring PC Probe II Click to adjust the sensor threshold values. The Sensor/ Threshold tab enables you to ... temperature scale. Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-27 The Preference tab allows you to activate the sensors or to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. Memory usage The Memory tab...
The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. Configuring PC Probe II Click to adjust the sensor threshold values. The Sensor/ Threshold tab enables you to ... temperature scale. Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-27 The Preference tab allows you to activate the sensors or to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. Memory usage The Memory tab...
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Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to degrees Fahrenheit. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-29 Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to open the monitor window.
Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to degrees Fahrenheit. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-29 Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to open the monitor window.
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... on the confirmation screen. To exit AI Nap mode, press the system power or mouse button then click Yes on the confirmation screen. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-31 After installing AI Suite from AI Nap to switch the function back. To switch the power button functions from the bundled support... taskbar, select AI Nap and click Use power button. Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a more quiet system operation. 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI...
... on the confirmation screen. To exit AI Nap mode, press the system power or mouse button then click Yes on the confirmation screen. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-31 After installing AI Suite from AI Nap to switch the function back. To switch the power button functions from the bundled support... taskbar, select AI Nap and click Use power button. Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a more quiet system operation. 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI...
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... makes the fans adjust speed with the temperature; ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series click to achieve maximal fan speed for quiet fan operation; After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you to set to automatically adjust depending on the AI Suite maIn window. Click Apply at the bottom to achieve the ...maximum fan speed. After enabling the Q-Fan 2 function, the fans can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the Q-Fan 2 button on the temperature, to decrease fan speed, or to save the setup. Click the drop-...
... makes the fans adjust speed with the temperature; ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series click to achieve maximal fan speed for quiet fan operation; After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you to set to automatically adjust depending on the AI Suite maIn window. Click Apply at the bottom to achieve the ...maximum fan speed. After enabling the Q-Fan 2 function, the fans can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the Q-Fan 2 button on the temperature, to decrease fan speed, or to save the setup. Click the drop-...
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These configurations will not be saved to configure system and overclocking settings in WIndows® environment. 5.3.11 AMD OverDrive (AOD) The AMD® OverDrive™ utility allows you to BIOS after the system reboots. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-35
These configurations will not be saved to configure system and overclocking settings in WIndows® environment. 5.3.11 AMD OverDrive (AOD) The AMD® OverDrive™ utility allows you to BIOS after the system reboots. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-35
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.../USB port. 5. Insert a floppy disk/USB device into the optical drive. 3. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 5. Start Windows®. 2. 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver. 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To...as the primary boot device. 4. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-49 Press any key when the system prompts "Press any key to complete the process. 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. For Windows® Vista™ operating system, ...
.../USB port. 5. Insert a floppy disk/USB device into the optical drive. 3. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 5. Start Windows®. 2. 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver. 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To...as the primary boot device. 4. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-49 Press any key when the system prompts "Press any key to complete the process. 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. For Windows® Vista™ operating system, ...
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...Close all current applications. 2. Go to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Select Add/Remove. 5. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 6- Select your system. Windows® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Restart your current graphics card ...™-ready motherboard, such as the ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series motherboard. • Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at 65 MHz when you use DVI output. 6.1.2 Before you to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. 3. Windows® XP Professional 64-bit Edition....
...Close all current applications. 2. Go to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Select Add/Remove. 5. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 6- Select your system. Windows® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Restart your current graphics card ...™-ready motherboard, such as the ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series motherboard. • Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at 65 MHz when you use DVI output. 6.1.2 Before you to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. 3. Windows® XP Professional 64-bit Edition....
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... the opening menu. 4. Place the CrossFire™ installation CD in with Service Pack 2 (SP2) • Windows® XP Professional 64-bit Edition. 1. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 6- The ATI CrossFire™ technology supports only the following operating systems: • Windows® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with administrator rights. 2. Turn on your system and log...
... the opening menu. 4. Place the CrossFire™ installation CD in with Service Pack 2 (SP2) • Windows® XP Professional 64-bit Edition. 1. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 6- The ATI CrossFire™ technology supports only the following operating systems: • Windows® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with administrator rights. 2. Turn on your system and log...
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... to adjust your graphic settings, enable/disable connected devices, and change your desktop orientation. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 6- Use this application to launch the Catalyst™ Control Center: • On the Windows® task bar, click Start > ATI Catalyst™ Control Center > Catalyst™...; Control Center. • Double-click on the Catalyst™ Control Center desktop shortcut. • On the Windows® task bar, doubleclick on the Catalyst™ Control Center icon. 6.3.2 Using the Catalyst™ Control Center The Catalyst™ ...
... to adjust your graphic settings, enable/disable connected devices, and change your desktop orientation. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 6- Use this application to launch the Catalyst™ Control Center: • On the Windows® task bar, click Start > ATI Catalyst™ Control Center > Catalyst™...; Control Center. • Double-click on the Catalyst™ Control Center desktop shortcut. • On the Windows® task bar, doubleclick on the Catalyst™ Control Center icon. 6.3.2 Using the Catalyst™ Control Center The Catalyst™ ...