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... information ix About this guide x M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series specifications summary xii 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 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features 1-5 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features1-8 Chapter...2-8 2.3.3 Installing the optional fans 2-11 2.4 System memory 2-12 2.4.1 Overview 2-12 2.4.2 Memory configurations 2-13 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM 2-17 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM 2-17 2.4.5 Installing ASUS Cool Mempipe 2-18 2.5 Expansion slots 2-20 2.5.1 ...
... information ix About this guide x M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series specifications summary xii 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 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features 1-5 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features1-8 Chapter...2-8 2.3.3 Installing the optional fans 2-11 2.4 System memory 2-12 2.4.1 Overview 2-12 2.4.2 Memory configurations 2-13 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM 2-17 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM 2-17 2.4.5 Installing ASUS Cool Mempipe 2-18 2.5 Expansion slots 2-20 2.5.1 ...
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...; PCIe Gigabit LAN controllers featuring AI NET 2 ASUS WiFi-AP Solo 54 Mbps IEEE 802.11g and backwards compatible with 11 Mbps IEEE 802.11b - Software Access Point mode - Refer to 5200 MT/s; M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots CrossFireX™ Storage LAN Wireless LAN ... Socket AM2 Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 / Sempron processor AMD LIVE!™ Ready AMD 790FX / SB600 Up to www.asus.com for AM2 CPU Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred ECC/non-ECC DDR2 1066*/800/667/533 MHz...
...; PCIe Gigabit LAN controllers featuring AI NET 2 ASUS WiFi-AP Solo 54 Mbps IEEE 802.11g and backwards compatible with 11 Mbps IEEE 802.11b - Software Access Point mode - Refer to 5200 MT/s; M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots CrossFireX™ Storage LAN Wireless LAN ... Socket AM2 Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 / Sempron processor AMD LIVE!™ Ready AMD 790FX / SB600 Up to www.asus.com for AM2 CPU Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred ECC/non-ECC DDR2 1066*/800/667/533 MHz...
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... panel) ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series specifications summary High Definition audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ADI® AD1988B 8-channel High Definition audio CODEC - ASUS Fanless Design: Cool Mempipe solution (WiFi-AP Edition only) - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Crystal Sound - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker 2: - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS CrashFree BIOS...
... panel) ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series specifications summary High Definition audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ADI® AD1988B 8-channel High Definition audio CODEC - ASUS Fanless Design: Cool Mempipe solution (WiFi-AP Edition only) - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Crystal Sound - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker 2: - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS CrashFree BIOS...
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... 2-26 and 2-29 for details. See page 2‑12 for details. Refer to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. See page 2-22 for high-speed data retrieval and save. Native DDR2 1066 support ... AM2+ CPUs only. com for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. See page 2-22 for superb graphics performance. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- Multi-VGA support This motherboard is supported by some of media files to support Quad-CrossFire™, the most advanced ...
... 2-26 and 2-29 for details. See page 2‑12 for details. Refer to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. See page 2-22 for high-speed data retrieval and save. Native DDR2 1066 support ... AM2+ CPUs only. com for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. See page 2-22 for superb graphics performance. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- Multi-VGA support This motherboard is supported by some of media files to support Quad-CrossFire™, the most advanced ...
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...with independent power to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and saving CPU power consumption at most. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- By lowering the memory and system temperatures, the Cool Mempipe contributes to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key.... cooling solution that lowers the temperature of CPU under operating system to dissipate heat these critical components generate. ASUS Cool Mempipe supports the thermal dissipation of memory modules on the printed circuit board (PCB) to suit your needs. See pages 2-18 and 2-19 ...
...with independent power to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and saving CPU power consumption at most. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- By lowering the memory and system temperatures, the Cool Mempipe contributes to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key.... cooling solution that lowers the temperature of CPU under operating system to dissipate heat these critical components generate. ASUS Cool Mempipe supports the thermal dissipation of memory modules on the printed circuit board (PCB) to suit your needs. See pages 2-18 and 2-19 ...
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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 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-20 2.6 Jumper 2-24 2.7 Connectors 2-25 ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series
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 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-20 2.6 Jumper 2-24 2.7 Connectors 2-25 ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series
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2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: M3A32-MVP DELUXE DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ® M3A32-MVP DELUXE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: M3A32-MVP DELUXE DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ® M3A32-MVP DELUXE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... is recommended that you install Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-13 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 (yellow) - Populated - - - Populated Populated...
... is recommended that you install Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-13 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 (yellow) - Populated - - - Populated Populated...
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...25C DS A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 SS A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 DS N2TU51280BE-25C DS Part No. Visit the ASUS website for AM2 CPU Size 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB ...KINGMAX KINGMAX Transcend Transcend Super Talent Super Talent NANYA NANYA PSC PSC Elixir Chip No. M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for the latest DDR2-1066/...; • • A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black ...
...25C DS A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 SS A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 DS N2TU51280BE-25C DS Part No. Visit the ASUS website for AM2 CPU Size 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB ...KINGMAX KINGMAX Transcend Transcend Super Talent Super Talent NANYA NANYA PSC PSC Elixir Chip No. M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for the latest DDR2-1066/...; • • A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black ...
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Adjust the heatpipe until the heat spreaders contact the memory modules. 8. Install memory modules to sockets DIMM_A2/ B2 if necessary. DO NOT overtighten the nuts. 10. Hold the heat spreaders and secure the four nuts. Firmly press the heat spreaders against the memory modules. 9. Install another two memory modules to sockets DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 after the completion of Cool Mempipe installation. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-19 7.
Adjust the heatpipe until the heat spreaders contact the memory modules. 8. Install memory modules to sockets DIMM_A2/ B2 if necessary. DO NOT overtighten the nuts. 10. Hold the heat spreaders and secure the four nuts. Firmly press the heat spreaders against the memory modules. 9. Install another two memory modules to sockets DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 after the completion of Cool Mempipe installation. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-19 7.
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... CMOS. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. M3A32-MVP DELUXE ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M3A32-MVP DELUXE Clear RTC RAM • You do not need to clear the RTC when the...
... CMOS. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. M3A32-MVP DELUXE ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M3A32-MVP DELUXE Clear RTC RAM • You do not need to clear the RTC when the...
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... ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with the following configuration: CPU: AMD FX-62 Memory 1024 MB DDR2-800 (x4) Graphics card: PCI Express x16 NVIDIA 7900GTX Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drives: DVD... See section 4.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-35 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is set to support the ...
... ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with the following configuration: CPU: AMD FX-62 Memory 1024 MB DDR2-800 (x4) Graphics card: PCI Express x16 NVIDIA 7900GTX Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drives: DVD... See section 4.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-35 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is set to support the ...
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AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. If you want to create a RAID 0, RAID1, or RAID 0+1 configuration from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set this item to use the ... AMIBIOS Version : 0301 Build Date : 10/04/07 Processor Type : AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3000+ Speed Count : 1600MHz : 1 System Memory Usable Size : 1024 MB Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-15
AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. If you want to create a RAID 0, RAID1, or RAID 0+1 configuration from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set this item to use the ... AMIBIOS Version : 0301 Build Date : 10/04/07 Processor Type : AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3000+ Speed Count : 1600MHz : 1 System Memory Usable Size : 1024 MB Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-15
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...] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Channel] [Auto] [Auto] Enable Bank Memory Interleavng. Configuration options: [Channel] [Chip Select] Read Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.5 Memory CLKs] [1.0 Memory CLKs] [1.5 Memory CLKs] [2.0 Memory CLKs] [2.5 Memory CLKs] [3.0 Memory CLKs] [3.5 Memory CLKs] [4.0 Memory CLKs] DCQ Bypass Maximum [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0x] [1x] [2x]~[14x] [15x] ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-19 Bank Interleaving [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto...
...] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Channel] [Auto] [Auto] Enable Bank Memory Interleavng. Configuration options: [Channel] [Chip Select] Read Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.5 Memory CLKs] [1.0 Memory CLKs] [1.5 Memory CLKs] [2.0 Memory CLKs] [2.5 Memory CLKs] [3.0 Memory CLKs] [3.5 Memory CLKs] [4.0 Memory CLKs] DCQ Bypass Maximum [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0x] [1x] [2x]~[14x] [15x] ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-19 Bank Interleaving [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto...
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... Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem,...for that sensor also turns red. Preference You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-23 When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Refer to activate or deactivate.
... Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem,...for that sensor also turns red. Preference You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-23 When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Refer to activate or deactivate.
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... 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 Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used (blue) and the available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available physical...
... 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 Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used (blue) and the available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available physical...
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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. Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to degrees Fahrenheit. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-29