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Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on the black PCI Express slot. 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS A8R-MVP motherboard Cables 1 x Floppy disk drive signal cable 1 x IDE cable 1 x Ultra DMA cable 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA ... Card on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ASUS A8R-MVP 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above...
Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on the black PCI Express slot. 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS A8R-MVP motherboard Cables 1 x Floppy disk drive signal cable 1 x IDE cable 1 x Ultra DMA cable 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA ... Card on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ASUS A8R-MVP 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above...
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... for details. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 2.0. ASUS A8R-MVP 1-3 Serial ATA allows for details. Gigabit LAN The motherboard comes with the Marvell® Yukon™ 88E8001 Gigabit LAN controller to IEEE 1394a standards. USB...
... for details. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 2.0. ASUS A8R-MVP 1-3 Serial ATA allows for details. Gigabit LAN The motherboard comes with the Marvell® Yukon™ 88E8001 Gigabit LAN controller to IEEE 1394a standards. USB...
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ASUS A8R-MVP 1-5 C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to overclocking. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-...data. See page 4-5 for details. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based ...
ASUS A8R-MVP 1-5 C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to overclocking. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-...data. See page 4-5 for details. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based ...
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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 2-5 2.4 System memory 2-10 2.5 Expansion slots 2-14 2.6 Jumper 2-18 2.7 Connectors 2-19 ASUS A8R-MVP
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.4 System memory 2-10 2.5 Expansion slots 2-14 2.6 Jumper 2-18 2.7 Connectors 2-19 ASUS A8R-MVP
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A8R-MVP ® A8R-MVP Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off Make sure to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the ... is a reminder that the ATX power supply is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component, ensure that you install or remove any motherboard component. ASUS A8R-MVP 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to connect the EZPlug when using two PCI Express graphics cards and a 20-pin ATX power supply...
A8R-MVP ® A8R-MVP Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off Make sure to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the ... is a reminder that the ATX power supply is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component, ensure that you install or remove any motherboard component. ASUS A8R-MVP 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to connect the EZPlug when using two PCI Express graphics cards and a 20-pin ATX power supply...
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Take note of these processors can run applications faster than processors with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths. A8R-MVP ® A8R-MVP CPU Socket 939 2. ASUS A8R-MVP 2-5 Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in ...
Take note of these processors can run applications faster than processors with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths. A8R-MVP ® A8R-MVP CPU Socket 939 2. ASUS A8R-MVP 2-5 Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in ...
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... on top of the installed CPU, making sure that you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS A8R-MVP 2-7 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Athlon™ 64FX/Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ 64 X2/Sempron™ processor requires a specially designed heatsink and...
... on top of the installed CPU, making sure that you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS A8R-MVP 2-7 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Athlon™ 64FX/Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ 64 X2/Sempron™ processor requires a specially designed heatsink and...
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Rotation +12V GND 5. ASUS A8R-MVP 2-9 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN A8R-MVP ® A8R-MVP CPU fan connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
Rotation +12V GND 5. ASUS A8R-MVP 2-9 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN A8R-MVP ® A8R-MVP CPU fan connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
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... that you obtain memory modules from slot DIMM_B1 or DMM_B2. • For dual-channel memory configuration, install the DIMMs in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (blue sockets) ASUS A8R-MVP 2-11
... that you obtain memory modules from slot DIMM_B1 or DMM_B2. • For dual-channel memory configuration, install the DIMMs in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (blue sockets) ASUS A8R-MVP 2-11
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Locked Retaining Clip 2.4.4 Removing a DDR DIMM To remove a DIMM: 2 1. Align a DIMM on the socket. 1 2 DDR DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DDR DIMM is properly seated. ASUS A8R-MVP 2-13 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. DO NOT ...
Locked Retaining Clip 2.4.4 Removing a DDR DIMM To remove a DIMM: 2 1. Align a DIMM on the socket. 1 2 DDR DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DDR DIMM is properly seated. ASUS A8R-MVP 2-13 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. DO NOT ...
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shared - - - -- - - - shared - - - - - - otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. shared shared shared shared - - - - - shared - - - - - -- - ASUS A8R-MVP 2-15 shared shared shared shared - - -- - shared shared shared shared - - - - shared - - -- - - - - shared - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "...
shared - - - -- - - - shared - - - - - - otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. shared shared shared shared - - - - - shared - - - - - -- - ASUS A8R-MVP 2-15 shared shared shared shared - - -- - shared shared shared shared - - - - shared - - -- - - - - shared - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "...
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ASUS A8R-MVP 2-17 PCI Express x16 slot configurations Single graphics card* Dual graphics cards in CrossFire™ mode** PCIEX16_1 (blue) slot Card Type Speed PCIe x16 graphics card x16 PCIe x16 graphics card x8 ATI CrossFire Edition x8 graphics card PCIEX16_2 (black) slot Card Type Speed MVP Switch... Card NA PCIe devices (non-VGA) x8, x4, x1 ATI graphics card x8 * Install the MVP Switch Card on the primary (blue) PCI Express slot; • We recommend that...
ASUS A8R-MVP 2-17 PCI Express x16 slot configurations Single graphics card* Dual graphics cards in CrossFire™ mode** PCIEX16_1 (blue) slot Card Type Speed PCIe x16 graphics card x16 PCIe x16 graphics card x8 ATI CrossFire Edition x8 graphics card PCIEX16_2 (black) slot Card Type Speed MVP Switch... Card NA PCIe devices (non-VGA) x8, x4, x1 ATI graphics card x8 * Install the MVP Switch Card on the primary (blue) PCI Express slot; • We recommend that...
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... function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for the LAN port LED indications. ASUS A8R-MVP 2-19 This port is for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 4 . P a r a l l e l p o r t . This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for a PS...
... function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for the LAN port LED indications. ASUS A8R-MVP 2-19 This port is for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 4 . P a r a l l e l p o r t . This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for a PS...
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A8R-MVP Floppy disk drive connector 2 . IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, 40-1 pin SEC_IDE) This connector is removed to PIN 1. The Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal ... to match the covered hole on the connector is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. Insert one end of the floppy disk drive. ASUS A8R-MVP 2-21 This prevents incorrect insertion when you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. Pin 5 on the Ultra DMA...
A8R-MVP Floppy disk drive connector 2 . IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, 40-1 pin SEC_IDE) This connector is removed to PIN 1. The Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal ... to match the covered hole on the connector is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. Insert one end of the floppy disk drive. ASUS A8R-MVP 2-21 This prevents incorrect insertion when you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. Pin 5 on the Ultra DMA...
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... chassis fan cable, connect the cable to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND A8R-MVP ® A8R-MVP Fan connectors CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation PWR_FAN Rotation +12V GND Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature. ASUS A8R-MVP 2-23
... chassis fan cable, connect the cable to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND A8R-MVP ® A8R-MVP Fan connectors CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation PWR_FAN Rotation +12V GND Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature. ASUS A8R-MVP 2-23
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.../MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) This connector is for playing or editing audio files. +5V J1B2 J1CY GND GND J1CX J1B1 +5V A8R-MVP ® A8R-MVP Game connector GAME ASUS A8R-MVP MIDI_IN J2B2 J2CY MIDI_OUT J2CX J2B1 +5V 2-25 • For a fully-configured system, we recommend that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later...
.../MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) This connector is for playing or editing audio files. +5V J1B2 J1CY GND GND J1CX J1B1 +5V A8R-MVP ® A8R-MVP Game connector GAME ASUS A8R-MVP MIDI_IN J2B2 J2CY MIDI_OUT J2CX J2B1 +5V 2-25 • For a fully-configured system, we recommend that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later...
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...; CD (Black) AUX (White) Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel A8R-MVP Internal audio connectors ASUS A8R-MVP 2-27 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set to [Enabled] to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • Make ...
...; CD (Black) AUX (White) Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel A8R-MVP Internal audio connectors ASUS A8R-MVP 2-27 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set to [Enabled] to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • Make ...
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Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 ASUS A8R-MVP
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 ASUS A8R-MVP
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... your retailer for the first time 1. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on self tests or POST. ASUS A8R-MVP 3-1 External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on test. AMI BIOS beep codes Beep Description One beep Two continuous beeps followed by two short...
... your retailer for the first time 1. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on self tests or POST. ASUS A8R-MVP 3-1 External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on test. AMI BIOS beep codes Beep Description One beep Two continuous beeps followed by two short...
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.3 Main menu 4-14 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.5 Power menu 4-32 4.6 Boot menu 4-37 4.7 Exit menu 4-42 ASUS A8R-MVP
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.3 Main menu 4-14 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.5 Power menu 4-32 4.6 Boot menu 4-37 4.7 Exit menu 4-42 ASUS A8R-MVP