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... 2 5-10 Using the Virtual Cable Tester 5-10 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-11 5.3.4 Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology 5-17 5.3.5 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility 5-19 Audio Setup Wizard 5-20 5.4 RAID configurations 5-24 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-25 5.4.2 ULI® RAID configurations 5-25 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-33 Chapter 6: A T I® MVP technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.2 Hardware installation 6-2 6.2.1 Installing...
... 2 5-10 Using the Virtual Cable Tester 5-10 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-11 5.3.4 Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology 5-17 5.3.5 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility 5-19 Audio Setup Wizard 5-20 5.4 RAID configurations 5-24 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-25 5.4.2 ULI® RAID configurations 5-25 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-33 Chapter 6: A T I® MVP technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.2 Hardware installation 6-2 6.2.1 Installing...
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A8R-MVP specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots CrossFire™ Storage AI Audio LAN IEEE 1394a USB BIOS features Special features Socket 939 for up to four Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 hard disks - 4 x Serial ATA I/II 3.0 ... on the rear panel and one at mid-board) Supports up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 Technology ASUS EZ Flash (continued on the next page) xi and 64-bit computing Supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports AMD HyperTransport™...
A8R-MVP specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots CrossFire™ Storage AI Audio LAN IEEE 1394a USB BIOS features Special features Socket 939 for up to four Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 hard disks - 4 x Serial ATA I/II 3.0 ... on the rear panel and one at mid-board) Supports up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 Technology ASUS EZ Flash (continued on the next page) xi and 64-bit computing Supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports AMD HyperTransport™...
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...A8R-MVP specifications summary Overclocking ASUS PEG Link AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) Precision Tweaker: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1 MHz increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Rear panel 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Serial (COM) port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 6-Channel audio... connector 1 x Front panel High Definition Audio connector 1 x System panel connector Support CD contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe 2 ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-virus software (OEM version...
...A8R-MVP specifications summary Overclocking ASUS PEG Link AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) Precision Tweaker: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1 MHz increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Rear panel 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Serial (COM) port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 6-Channel audio... connector 1 x Front panel High Definition Audio connector 1 x System panel connector Support CD contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe 2 ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-virus software (OEM version...
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...and a highly-scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for details. 6-channel High Definition audio Onboard is software compatible with a 939-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket that allows you to get high ...real-time 3D-rendered previews of adjustments to your display configurations and advanced 3D settings. See page 2-5. With the CODEC, 6-channel audio ports, and S/PDIF interface, your diverse computing needs, increased office productivity, and enhanced digital media experience. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 ...
...and a highly-scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for details. 6-channel High Definition audio Onboard is software compatible with a 939-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket that allows you to get high ...real-time 3D-rendered previews of adjustments to your display configurations and advanced 3D settings. See page 2-5. With the CODEC, 6-channel audio ports, and S/PDIF interface, your diverse computing needs, increased office productivity, and enhanced digital media experience. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 ...
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... (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, 40-1 pin SEC_IDE) 3. Power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V; 4-pin EZ_PLUG) 7. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD [black], 4-pin AUX [white]) 12. Reset switch (Blue 2-pin RESET) Page 2-21 2-21 2-22 2-23 2-24 2-24 2-25 2-26 ...19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 Internal connectors 1. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 11. PCI slots 3. Line Out port 7. GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) 8. Power/Soft-off button(Yellow 2-pin...
... (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, 40-1 pin SEC_IDE) 3. Power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V; 4-pin EZ_PLUG) 7. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD [black], 4-pin AUX [white]) 12. Reset switch (Blue 2-pin RESET) Page 2-21 2-21 2-22 2-23 2-24 2-24 2-25 2-26 ...19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 Internal connectors 1. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 11. PCI slots 3. Line Out port 7. GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) 8. Power/Soft-off button(Yellow 2-pin...
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... not need IRQ assignment; IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared shared shared shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - ASUS A8R-MVP 2-15 shared shared shared shared - -- - - shared - - -- - - - - 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 - 3 11 4 12 5 13...-E x16_2 Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB 2.0 controller HD audio A B C D E F G H - shared shared shared shared - - - - shared - - shared shared shared shared - - - - shared shared...
... not need IRQ assignment; IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared shared shared shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - ASUS A8R-MVP 2-15 shared shared shared shared - -- - - shared - - -- - - - - 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 - 3 11 4 12 5 13...-E x16_2 Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB 2.0 controller HD audio A B C D E F G H - shared shared shared shared - - - - shared - - shared shared shared shared - - - - shared shared...
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...e l p o r t . In 4/6-channel configuration, the 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 I n p o r t ( l i g h t b ... . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) . This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3 . This port is for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 4 . This port connects a microphone. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 11 10 9 8 1 . M i c r...
...e l p o r t . In 4/6-channel configuration, the 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 I n p o r t ( l i g h t b ... . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) . This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3 . This port is for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 4 . This port connects a microphone. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 11 10 9 8 1 . M i c r...
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.... 9 . P S / 2 k e y b o a r d p o r t ( p u r p l e ) . U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s 3 a n d 4 . S e r i a l p o r t. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for pointing devices or other serial devices. 1 1 . U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s 1 a n d 2 . This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 1 2 . Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Headset 2-s p e a k e r Line In Line Out Mic In 4-speaker Surround Out Front Speaker Out Mic...
.... 9 . P S / 2 k e y b o a r d p o r t ( p u r p l e ) . U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s 3 a n d 4 . S e r i a l p o r t. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for pointing devices or other serial devices. 1 1 . U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s 1 a n d 2 . This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 1 2 . Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Headset 2-s p e a k e r Line In Line Out Mic In 4-speaker Surround Out Front Speaker Out Mic...
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... to ensure system stability. 7 . GAME/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 The GAME/MIDI port connects a joystick or game pad for playing...
... to ensure system stability. 7 . GAME/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 The GAME/MIDI port connects a joystick or game pad for playing...
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... PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L A8R-MVP ® A8R-MVP Analog front panel connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC '97 audio standard. A8R-MVP ® 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...
... PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L A8R-MVP ® A8R-MVP Analog front panel connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC '97 audio standard. A8R-MVP ® 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...
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...] [Enabled] Onboard IEEE1394 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard IEEE 1394a controller. 4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Onboard Devices HD Audio Onboard LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard IEEE1394 [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled Configure ITE8712 Super IO Chipset Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port... enable or disable the onchip MAC LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard LAN [Enabled] Allows you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [EPP+ECP] ASUS A8R-MVP 4-27
...] [Enabled] Onboard IEEE1394 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard IEEE 1394a controller. 4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Onboard Devices HD Audio Onboard LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard IEEE1394 [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled Configure ITE8712 Super IO Chipset Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port... enable or disable the onchip MAC LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard LAN [Enabled] Allows you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [EPP+ECP] ASUS A8R-MVP 4-27
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ADI 1986A Audio Driver Executes the wizard to activate the devices. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if ... be the same for the Marvell® Yukon™ 88E8001 PCI interface Gigabit LAN . Install the necessary drivers to install the ADI SoundMAX® AD1986A audio driver and application. Marvell Yukon Gigabit Driver Installs the driver for different operating system versions. 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD...
ADI 1986A Audio Driver Executes the wizard to activate the devices. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if ... be the same for the Marvell® Yukon™ 88E8001 PCI interface Gigabit LAN . Install the necessary drivers to install the ADI SoundMAX® AD1986A audio driver and application. Marvell Yukon Gigabit Driver Installs the driver for different operating system versions. 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD...
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5.3.5 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility The ADI AD1986 High Definition Audio CODEC provides 6-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX® audio utility with the motherboard package to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. ASUS A8R-MVP 5-19 Follow the installation wizard to install the A D I A D 1 9 8 6 A A u d i o D r i v e r from the support CD that one of these operating systems is correctly...
5.3.5 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility The ADI AD1986 High Definition Audio CODEC provides 6-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX® audio utility with the motherboard package to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. ASUS A8R-MVP 5-19 Follow the installation wizard to install the A D I A D 1 9 8 6 A A u d i o D r i v e r from the support CD that one of these operating systems is correctly...
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Simply follow succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Definition Audio. 5-20 Chapter 5: Software support From the taskbar, double-click on the S o u n d M A X® icon to display the S o u n d M A X® Control Panel. Audio Setup Wizard By clicking the icon from the SoundMAX® control panel, you can easily configure your audio settings.
Simply follow succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Definition Audio. 5-20 Chapter 5: Software support From the taskbar, double-click on the S o u n d M A X® icon to display the S o u n d M A X® Control Panel. Audio Setup Wizard By clicking the icon from the SoundMAX® control panel, you can easily configure your audio settings.
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Click the Test button to adjust the volume as you speak. Jack configuration This screen helps you configure your computer's audio ports, depending on the audio devices you have made. Adjust microphone volume This screen helps you adjust speaker volume. ASUS A8R-MVP 5-21 Adjust speaker volume This screen helps you adjust microphone volume. You will be asked to read pre-written text to allow the AudioWizard to hear the changes you have installed.
Click the Test button to adjust the volume as you speak. Jack configuration This screen helps you configure your computer's audio ports, depending on the audio devices you have made. Adjust microphone volume This screen helps you adjust speaker volume. ASUS A8R-MVP 5-21 Adjust speaker volume This screen helps you adjust microphone volume. You will be asked to read pre-written text to allow the AudioWizard to hear the changes you have installed.
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This page allows you to change various audio settings. Listening Environment options Click the L i s t e n i n g E n v i r o n m e n t tab allows you to optimize your playback and recording devices, enable/disable the AudioESP™ feature, and enable/disable ... from different acoustic environments, and enable/disable the Virtual Theater™ Surround, which can create virtual speakers through your stereo setup. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support Audio preferences Click the icon to go to choose your...
This page allows you to change various audio settings. Listening Environment options Click the L i s t e n i n g E n v i r o n m e n t tab allows you to optimize your playback and recording devices, enable/disable the AudioESP™ feature, and enable/disable ... from different acoustic environments, and enable/disable the Virtual Theater™ Surround, which can create virtual speakers through your stereo setup. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support Audio preferences Click the icon to go to choose your...