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......iii Notices...viii Safety 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: 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...
......iii Notices...viii Safety 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: 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...
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... user guide (WiFi-AP Ediition Only) If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for buying an ASUS® M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- 1.1 Welcome! Retail version only) 1 x WiFi-AP Solo Antenna...
... user guide (WiFi-AP Ediition Only) If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for buying an ASUS® M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- 1.1 Welcome! Retail version only) 1 x WiFi-AP Solo Antenna...
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...2.0 devices for details. See page 2-22 for superb graphics performance. Multi-VGA support This motherboard is supported by some of media files to external devices. See page 2-22 for details. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- The external SATA port located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot...-plug functions, enabling easy backup of the AM2+ CPUs only. It provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwidth to www.asus. See page 2‑...
...2.0 devices for details. See page 2-22 for superb graphics performance. Multi-VGA support This motherboard is supported by some of media files to external devices. See page 2-22 for details. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- The external SATA port located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot...-plug functions, enabling easy backup of the AM2+ CPUs only. It provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwidth to www.asus. See page 2‑...
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... ensures quick response and stability of CPU under operating system to suit your needs. The motherboard uses a special design on DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 sockets only. Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature... Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. You can continue running at most. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- See page 5-30 for details. ASUS Cool Mempipe supports the thermal dissipation of critical heat generating components. AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you ...
... ensures quick response and stability of CPU under operating system to suit your needs. The motherboard uses a special design on DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 sockets only. Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature... Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. You can continue running at most. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- See page 5-30 for details. ASUS Cool Mempipe supports the thermal dissipation of critical heat generating components. AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you ...
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... store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using ASUS PC Probe II, you to install....ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual "fingers"- Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See pages 4-33 and 5-9 for a more colorful and vivid image on your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to the motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS...
... store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using ASUS PC Probe II, you to install....ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual "fingers"- Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See pages 4-33 and 5-9 for a more colorful and vivid image on your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to the motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS...
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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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... off mode. 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 power supply. M3A32-MVP DELUXE SB_PWR ® ON Standby Power M3A32-MVP DELUXE Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the...
... off mode. 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 power supply. M3A32-MVP DELUXE SB_PWR ® ON Standby Power M3A32-MVP DELUXE Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the...
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...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 the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the... installing or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you place it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into it. Make sure to the rear part of the chassis ® M3A32-MVP DELUXE 2- Chapter 2: Hardware ...
...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 the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the... installing or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you place it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into it. Make sure to the rear part of the chassis ® M3A32-MVP DELUXE 2- Chapter 2: Hardware ...
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Socket AM2+/AM2 M3A32-MVP DELUXE DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) EATXPWR PRI_IDE 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) WFG (WiFi-AP Edition only) KB_USB56 EATX12V CPU_FAN SPDIF_O12 USB34... SATA13 Super I/O SATA24 CHA_FAN1 SATA_RAID12 PWR_FAN USB78 SB_PWR USB910 CHASSIS CLRTC PANEL Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-
Socket AM2+/AM2 M3A32-MVP DELUXE DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) EATXPWR PRI_IDE 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) WFG (WiFi-AP Edition only) KB_USB56 EATX12V CPU_FAN SPDIF_O12 USB34... SATA13 Super I/O SATA24 CHA_FAN1 SATA_RAID12 PWR_FAN USB78 SB_PWR USB910 CHASSIS CLRTC PANEL Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-
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...CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM2+/AM2 socket designed for AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom X4 / Phenom X2 / Athlon™ 64 X2 / Sempron™ processor or for the AMD Opteron processor. The CPU fits in completely. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information M3A32-MVP DELUXE ® M3A32-MVP DELUXE CPU Socket ... to a 90º angle; Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. The AM2+/AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for Socket AM2 Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64 FX...
...CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM2+/AM2 socket designed for AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom X4 / Phenom X2 / Athlon™ 64 X2 / Sempron™ processor or for the AMD Opteron processor. The CPU fits in completely. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information M3A32-MVP DELUXE ® M3A32-MVP DELUXE CPU Socket ... to a 90º angle; Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. The AM2+/AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for Socket AM2 Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64 FX...
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Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN ® M3A32-MVP DELUXE CPU fan connector • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatiable with old 3-pin CPU fan. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information M3A32-MVP DELUXE GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM 5.
Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN ® M3A32-MVP DELUXE CPU fan connector • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatiable with old 3-pin CPU fan. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information M3A32-MVP DELUXE GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM 5.
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Position the fan above the pipe and heatsink assembly. 2. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-11 The photo shows the fan installed on the motherboard. • Plug the optional fan cable to the CHA_FAN1/2 connector on the motherboard. • Make sure the optional fan is installed correctly to prevent damage to the ... fans Install the optional fan only if you are using a passive cooler or a water cooler. Fit the fan to the fan and motherboard components. Carefully push down the fan until it snugly fits the heatsink, then connect the fan cable. 4. Installing the optional fan with ...
Position the fan above the pipe and heatsink assembly. 2. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-11 The photo shows the fan installed on the motherboard. • Plug the optional fan cable to the CHA_FAN1/2 connector on the motherboard. • Make sure the optional fan is installed correctly to prevent damage to the ... fans Install the optional fan only if you are using a passive cooler or a water cooler. Fit the fan to the fan and motherboard components. Carefully push down the fan until it snugly fits the heatsink, then connect the fan cable. 4. Installing the optional fan with ...
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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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... Extension (PAE). • If you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips. Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 (black) - - - ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-13 Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 (yellow) - 2.4.2 Memory configurations You...
... Extension (PAE). • If you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips. Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 (black) - - - ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-13 Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 (yellow) - 2.4.2 Memory configurations You...
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Visit the ASUS website for AM2 CPU Size 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB ...-S5 DS Heat-Sink Package SS Heat-Sink Package DS NT5TU64M8BE-25C SS NT5TU64M8BE-25C DS A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 SS A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 DS N2TU51280BE-25C DS Part No. M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667/533MHz QVL. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information
Visit the ASUS website for AM2 CPU Size 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB ...-S5 DS Heat-Sink Package SS Heat-Sink Package DS NT5TU64M8BE-25C SS NT5TU64M8BE-25C DS A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 SS A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 DS N2TU51280BE-25C DS Part No. M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667/533MHz QVL. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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...; ••• •• •• •• ••• ••• ••• ••• • • ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-15 M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability for AM2 CPU Size 512MB 256MB 256MB 2048MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB...
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M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-533MHz capability for AM2 CPU Size 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 1024MB 256MB 1024MB 512MB 512MB ...
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Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-17 Do not force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2 3 DDR2 DIMM ... might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips ...
Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-17 Do not force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2 3 DDR2 DIMM ... might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips ...
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... PCI Steering* 11 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 12 7 Reserved 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE x16_1 shared shared shared shared - - - - USB 1.0 controller 2 - - - USB 1.0 controller 3 - - - USB 1.0 controller 4 - - - USB 2.0 controller - - - HD audio ...- - - shared - - - - Onboard SATA - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. USB 1.0 controller 1 - - - shared - - - - ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-21 shared - - - -
... PCI Steering* 11 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 12 7 Reserved 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE x16_1 shared shared shared shared - - - - USB 1.0 controller 2 - - - USB 1.0 controller 3 - - - USB 1.0 controller 4 - - - USB 2.0 controller - - - HD audio ...- - - shared - - - - Onboard SATA - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. USB 1.0 controller 1 - - - shared - - - - ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-21 shared - - - -