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Contents Contents...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...
Contents Contents...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...
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...MT/s for the supported CPU models and the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 4 x PCIe x16 slots with 11 Mbps IEEE 802.11b - M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots CrossFireX™ Storage LAN Wireless LAN (WiFi-AP Edition only) AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™... mode and Ad-Hoc mode (continued on the rear panel (SATA-On-The-Go) Marvell® PCIe Gigabit LAN controllers featuring AI NET 2 ASUS WiFi-AP Solo 54 Mbps IEEE 802.11g and backwards compatible with ATI CrossFireX™ support (@ dual x16, triple x16 / x8 / x8,...
...MT/s for the supported CPU models and the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 4 x PCIe x16 slots with 11 Mbps IEEE 802.11b - M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots CrossFireX™ Storage LAN Wireless LAN (WiFi-AP Edition only) AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™... mode and Ad-Hoc mode (continued on the rear panel (SATA-On-The-Go) Marvell® PCIe Gigabit LAN controllers featuring AI NET 2 ASUS WiFi-AP Solo 54 Mbps IEEE 802.11g and backwards compatible with ATI CrossFireX™ support (@ dual x16, triple x16 / x8 / x8,...
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... Overclocking protection: - vChipset: 16-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS AI Gear 2 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ Multi-language BIOS Intelligent overclocking tools: - 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 - vCore...
... Overclocking protection: - vChipset: 16-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS AI Gear 2 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ Multi-language BIOS Intelligent overclocking tools: - 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 - vCore...
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xiii 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 ....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 factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xiii 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 ....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 factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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...-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard disk drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. Refer to external devices. Adjust your display configurations, experiment...ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for superb graphics performance. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- DDR2 1066 is ready to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding...
...-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard disk drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. Refer to external devices. Adjust your display configurations, experiment...ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for superb graphics performance. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- DDR2 1066 is ready to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding...
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... to the table below for details. See page 2-34 for the connector location. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-23 Universal PCI Express x16 slots (max. x8 mode) This motherboard also supports universal PCI Express x16 slots with the PCI Express specifications. Primary PCI Express x16 slots The primary PCI Express x16 slots support PCI Express...
... to the table below for details. See page 2-34 for the connector location. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-23 Universal PCI Express x16 slots (max. x8 mode) This motherboard also supports universal PCI Express x16 slots with the PCI Express specifications. Primary PCI Express x16 slots The primary PCI Express x16 slots support PCI Express...
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These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. 6. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, ...the module to the USB connectors. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78; M3A32-MVP DELUXE TPA1GND TPB1+12V GND ® M3A32-MVP DELUXE IEEE 1394a connector IE1394_2 PIN 1 TPA1+ GND TPB1+ +12V 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information M3A32-MVP DELUXE ® USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB...
These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. 6. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, ...the module to the USB connectors. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78; M3A32-MVP DELUXE TPA1GND TPB1+12V GND ® M3A32-MVP DELUXE IEEE 1394a connector IE1394_2 PIN 1 TPA1+ GND TPB1+ +12V 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information M3A32-MVP DELUXE ® USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB...
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...inadequate. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (500W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either HD... audio capability. • If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-35
...inadequate. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (500W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either HD... audio capability. • If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-35
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...] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-11 To change the value of the menu screen is not user-configurable. Use [+] or [-] to display a list of a menu screen when there are...:54] [Thu 07/26/2007] [1.44M, 3.5 in brackets, and is user- 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that do not fit on the screen. configurable, you can change the value of the selected item. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." ...
...] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-11 To change the value of the menu screen is not user-configurable. Use [+] or [-] to display a list of a menu screen when there are...:54] [Thu 07/26/2007] [1.44M, 3.5 in brackets, and is user- 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that do not fit on the screen. configurable, you can change the value of the selected item. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." ...
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...is installed in Primary IDE Master/Slave only. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-13 4.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave; The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode... mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting to display the IDE device information. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [...
...is installed in Primary IDE Master/Slave only. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-13 4.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave; The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode... mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting to display the IDE device information. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [...
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...hard disk drives, set this item to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this menu. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version : 0301 Build Date : 10/04/07 Processor ...hard disk drives to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices, keep the defaul setting [IDE]. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-15 If you want to [RAID]. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that ...
...hard disk drives, set this item to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this menu. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version : 0301 Build Date : 10/04/07 Processor ...hard disk drives to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices, keep the defaul setting [IDE]. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-15 If you want to [RAID]. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that ...
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5.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. Click an icon to display the specified information. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support DVD. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-
5.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. Click an icon to display the specified information. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support DVD. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-