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... Parameter Recall) (continued on the rear panel) ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - 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 CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker 2: - Streaming, and...
... Parameter Recall) (continued on the rear panel) ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - 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 CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker 2: - Streaming, and...
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M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 1 x External SATA 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-... connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 8 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS AI Suite ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update AI Booster Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) ATX form...
M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 1 x External SATA 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-... connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 8 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS AI Suite ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update AI Booster Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) ATX form...
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... settings. This unique module eliminates the trouble of the computer. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to install. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without entering the OS. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- making it against static electricity and shields it convenient...
... settings. This unique module eliminates the trouble of the computer. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to install. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without entering the OS. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- making it against static electricity and shields it convenient...
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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,... PCIEX16_2 CD AD1988B PCI2 PCIEX16_3 AAFP CHA_FAN2 SPDIF_OUT PCIEX16_4 FLOPPY COM1 AMD SB600 88SE6121 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power agere L-FW3227-100 BIOS IE1394_2 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,... PCIEX16_2 CD AD1988B PCI2 PCIEX16_3 AAFP CHA_FAN2 SPDIF_OUT PCIEX16_4 FLOPPY COM1 AMD SB600 88SE6121 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power agere L-FW3227-100 BIOS IE1394_2 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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... and use other x4 PCIe cards simultaneously, the x4 PCIe cards will downgrade to the table below for details. You may reassign PCIe width in BIOS settings. Universal PCI Express x16 slots (max. See page 2-34 for the connector location. Primary PCI Express x16 slots The primary PCI Express x16 slots... also supports universal PCI Express x16 slots with the PCI Express specifications. The operating frequency of this slot changes, depending on the type of 8 GB/s. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-23
... and use other x4 PCIe cards simultaneously, the x4 PCIe cards will downgrade to the table below for details. You may reassign PCIe width in BIOS settings. Universal PCI Express x16 slots (max. See page 2-34 for the connector location. Primary PCI Express x16 slots The primary PCI Express x16 slots... also supports universal PCI Express x16 slots with the PCI Express specifications. The operating frequency of this slot changes, depending on the type of 8 GB/s. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-23
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... onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 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 system hangs due to overclocking, use... the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can ...
... onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 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 system hangs due to overclocking, use... the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can ...
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... connectors, set the Onchip SATA Type item in the BIOS to 5.4 RAID Configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND M3A32-MVP DELUXE ® SATA3 M3A32-MVP DELUXE SATA connectors SATA4 ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXN2...
... connectors, set the Onchip SATA Type item in the BIOS to 5.4 RAID Configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND M3A32-MVP DELUXE ® SATA3 M3A32-MVP DELUXE SATA connectors SATA4 ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXN2...
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... hard disk drive. Setting this item to [RAID] allows you cannot enter the Marvell RAID BIOS Configuration utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST. otherwise, you to use the connectors to build a RAID set to the SATA_RAID1/2 connectors. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-31 To configure RAID 0 or RAID 1, install two internal Serial ATA hard disk...
... hard disk drive. Setting this item to [RAID] allows you cannot enter the Marvell RAID BIOS Configuration utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST. otherwise, you to use the connectors to build a RAID set to the SATA_RAID1/2 connectors. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-31 To configure RAID 0 or RAID 1, install two internal Serial ATA hard disk...
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... Audio]. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to [AC97]. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-35 AAFP HD Audio-compliant pin definition Legacy AC '97 audio pin definition AGND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR M3A32-MVP DELUXE AGND NC NC NC ® MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L ...the item to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: ...
... Audio]. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to [AC97]. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-35 AAFP HD Audio-compliant pin definition Legacy AC '97 audio pin definition AGND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR M3A32-MVP DELUXE AGND NC NC NC ® MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L ...the item to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: ...
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The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker M3A32-MVP DELUXE IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PLED SPEAKER PANEL ® IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and... disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. M3A32-MVP DELUXE System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable...
The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker M3A32-MVP DELUXE IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PLED SPEAKER PANEL ® IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and... disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. M3A32-MVP DELUXE System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable...
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Advanced menu 4-16 4.5 Power menu 4-28 4.6 Boot menu 4-32 4.7 Tools menu 4-36 4.8 Exit menu 4-38 ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series
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... with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that allows you to the ...BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS...
... with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that allows you to the ...BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS...
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... the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. M3A32-MVP.rom M3A32-MVP ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by...
... the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. M3A32-MVP.rom M3A32-MVP ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by...
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... PATH: C:\ A: C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. Visit...
... PATH: C:\ A: C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. Visit...
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... utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. Erasing flash ...... A:\>afudos /iM3A32-MVP.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - WARNING!! done Reading flash ...... Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. All rights reserved. Erasing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check ...... A:\>afudos...
... utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. Erasing flash ...... A:\>afudos /iM3A32-MVP.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - WARNING!! done Reading flash ...... Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. All rights reserved. Erasing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check ...... A:\>afudos...
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..., load the default settings to use as possible. Use the BIOS Setup program when you can change the power management settings. For example, you are for most conditions to "Run Setup." You can also restart by pressing the reset button on . ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- Even if you can enable the security password feature...
..., load the default settings to use as possible. Use the BIOS Setup program when you can change the power management settings. For example, you are for most conditions to "Run Setup." You can also restart by pressing the reset button on . ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- Even if you can enable the security password feature...
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...devices. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. SATA1~4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : WDC WD800JD-00LSA0 Size : 80.0GB LBA ...specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-13 The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA,...
...devices. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. SATA1~4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : WDC WD800JD-00LSA0 Size : 80.0GB LBA ...specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-13 The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA,...
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... 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. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this item to [AHCI]. 4.3.7 System Information This menu gives you ...want to [RAID]. If you an overview of commands. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version : 0301 Build Date : 10/04/07 Processor Type : AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3000+ Speed Count : ...
... 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. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this item to [AHCI]. 4.3.7 System Information This menu gives you ...want to [RAID]. If you an overview of commands. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version : 0301 Build Date : 10/04/07 Processor Type : AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3000+ Speed Count : ...
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... Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-21 4.4.2 AI Net 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced AI Net 2 Pair Status Length 1-2 N/A 3-6 N/A 4-5 N/A 7-8 N/A 1-2 N/A 3-6 N/A 4-5 N/A 7-8 N/A Marvell POST Check LAN cable [Disabled] Marvell Check LAN cable during the Power-On Self...
... Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-21 4.4.2 AI Net 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced AI Net 2 Pair Status Length 1-2 N/A 3-6 N/A 4-5 N/A 7-8 N/A 1-2 N/A 3-6 N/A 4-5 N/A 7-8 N/A Marvell POST Check LAN cable [Disabled] Marvell Check LAN cable during the Power-On Self...
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... Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. The values range from 0 to 255. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-23 GFX Dual Slot Configuration [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Enable] [Disabled] GFX2 Dual Slot Configuration [Auto] Configuration options...value or type the desired value using the numeric keypad. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCI Express Configuration Hyper Transport Configuration PCI Express Configurat PCI Express Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCI Express Configuration GFX Dual Slot Configuration GFX2 Dual...
... Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. The values range from 0 to 255. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-23 GFX Dual Slot Configuration [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Enable] [Disabled] GFX2 Dual Slot Configuration [Auto] Configuration options...value or type the desired value using the numeric keypad. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCI Express Configuration Hyper Transport Configuration PCI Express Configurat PCI Express Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCI Express Configuration GFX Dual Slot Configuration GFX2 Dual...