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The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. CPU Configuration Modele Version: 14.08 Physical Count: 1 Logical Count: 2 AMD Athlon (tm) 64 x2 Dual Core Processor 4600+ Revision: E6 Cache L1: 128*2KB Cache L2: 512*2KB Speed : 2400MHz Current FSB Multiplier: 12x Maximum FSB Multiplier: 12x Able to Change Feq : Yes uCode Patch Level : 0x4D Gart Error Checking MTRR Mapping Cool 'n' Quiet HT Link Speed Memory Configuration [Disabled] [Continuous] [Disabled] [Auto] This optoion should remain disabled for testing purpose. 4-21
The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. CPU Configuration Modele Version: 14.08 Physical Count: 1 Logical Count: 2 AMD Athlon (tm) 64 x2 Dual Core Processor 4600+ Revision: E6 Cache L1: 128*2KB Cache L2: 512*2KB Speed : 2400MHz Current FSB Multiplier: 12x Maximum FSB Multiplier: 12x Able to Change Feq : Yes uCode Patch Level : 0x4D Gart Error Checking MTRR Mapping Cool 'n' Quiet HT Link Speed Memory Configuration [Disabled] [Continuous] [Disabled] [Auto] This optoion should remain disabled for testing purpose. 4-21
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... Priority 4-38 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-39 4.6.3 Security 4-40 4.7 Exit menu 4-42 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-4 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-5 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-6 v
... Priority 4-38 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-39 4.6.3 Security 4-40 4.7 Exit menu 4-42 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-4 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-5 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-6 v
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... 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...
... 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 Overclocking ASUS PEG Link AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) Precision Tweaker: - vDIMM: 8-step DRAM voltage control - 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 ... 1 x Chassis intrusion 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) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm...
A8R-MVP specifications summary Overclocking ASUS PEG Link AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) Precision Tweaker: - vDIMM: 8-step DRAM voltage control - 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 ... 1 x Chassis intrusion 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) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm...
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... to the card. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Failure to do so may need to install expansion cards. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you physical injury...
... to the card. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Failure to do so may need to install expansion cards. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you physical injury...
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... - - - - shared - - - - - - shared shared shared shared - - - - - shared shared shared shared - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignment; ASUS A8R-MVP 2-15 shared - - - - - -- - otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable...
... - - - - shared - - - - - - shared shared shared shared - - - - - shared shared shared shared - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignment; ASUS A8R-MVP 2-15 shared - - - - - -- - otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable...
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... disables the Cool 'n' Quiet™ technology feature. 4.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The driver developer may enable it for programming processor MTRRs when using more than or equal to enable or disable GART error checking for the normal operation...
... disables the Cool 'n' Quiet™ technology feature. 4.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The driver developer may enable it for programming processor MTRRs when using more than or equal to enable or disable GART error checking for the normal operation...
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Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-8 5.4 RAID configurations 5-24 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-33 ASUS A8R-MVP
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-8 5.4 RAID configurations 5-24 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-33 ASUS A8R-MVP
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... display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or... your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the A S S E T U P . Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to run the CD. ASUS A8R-MVP 5-1
... display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or... your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the A S S E T U P . Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to run the CD. ASUS A8R-MVP 5-1
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.... 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support Install the necessary drivers to install the ADI SoundMAX® AD1986A audio driver and application. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for the Marvell® Yukon™ 88E8001 PCI interface Gigabit LAN . 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices...
.... 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support Install the necessary drivers to install the ADI SoundMAX® AD1986A audio driver and application. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for the Marvell® Yukon™ 88E8001 PCI interface Gigabit LAN . 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices...
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... different operating system versions. 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains the item needed to create the ULI chipset driver disk for Serial ATA and RAID features. 5-4 Chapter 5: Software support Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c... watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games on your computer. Visit the Microsoft® website (www.microsoft.com) for detailed information. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ software. Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that ...
... different operating system versions. 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains the item needed to create the ULI chipset driver disk for Serial ATA and RAID features. 5-4 Chapter 5: Software support Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c... watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games on your computer. Visit the Microsoft® website (www.microsoft.com) for detailed information. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ software. Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that ...
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... set to Classic View. 3. ASUS A8R-MVP 5-17 Go to the A d v a n c e d M e n u - > C P U C o n f i g u r a t i o n, select the item C o o l ' n ' Q u i e t and set it to effect settings. Double-click the D i s p l a y icon in the BIOS. Windows® 2000/XP 1. Make sure to Y e s. In the P o w e r menu, select the item A C P I 2 . 0 S u p p o r t and set it to install the Cool 'n' Quiet™ driver and application before using...
... set to Classic View. 3. ASUS A8R-MVP 5-17 Go to the A d v a n c e d M e n u - > C P U C o n f i g u r a t i o n, select the item C o o l ' n ' Q u i e t and set it to effect settings. Double-click the D i s p l a y icon in the BIOS. Windows® 2000/XP 1. Make sure to Y e s. In the P o w e r menu, select the item A C P I 2 . 0 S u p p o r t and set it to install the Cool 'n' Quiet™ driver and application before using...
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...the BIOS setup. 2. See section "5.2.4 Make Disk menu" for a RAID configuration: 1. Boot up your screen. ASUS A8R-MVP 5-25 During POST, press . Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks To install the SATA hard disks for details...o o t R O M item to S t o r a g e C o n f i g u r a t i o n, and set the RAID configurations in Windows® OS after you have installed the Serial ATA RAID driver. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. In the M a i n M e n u, go to [Enabled]. 3. Press to configure a disk array. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model...
...the BIOS setup. 2. See section "5.2.4 Make Disk menu" for a RAID configuration: 1. Boot up your screen. ASUS A8R-MVP 5-25 During POST, press . Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks To install the SATA hard disks for details...o o t R O M item to S t o r a g e C o n f i g u r a t i o n, and set the RAID configurations in Windows® OS after you have installed the Serial ATA RAID driver. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. In the M a i n M e n u, go to [Enabled]. 3. Press to configure a disk array. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model...
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...screen instructions to create a ULI RAID driver disk. 4. 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with RAID driver into the optical drive. 3. Start Windows® . 2. Write-protect the floppy disk to create a RAID driver disk. 8. ASUS A8R-MVP 5-33 Press to avoid computer virus ...infection. The following menu appears: 1) Make ULi RAID Driver Disk 2) Format Floppy Disk 3) FreeDOS command prompt Please choose 1 ~ 3:_ 7. Boot ...
...screen instructions to create a ULI RAID driver disk. 4. 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with RAID driver into the optical drive. 3. Start Windows® . 2. Write-protect the floppy disk to create a RAID driver disk. 8. ASUS A8R-MVP 5-33 Press to avoid computer virus ...infection. The following menu appears: 1) Make ULi RAID Driver Disk 2) Format Floppy Disk 3) FreeDOS command prompt Please choose 1 ~ 3:_ 7. Boot ...
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...;-ready graphics card (Slave) • CrossFire™-ready motherboard, such as the ASUS A8R-MVP motherboard. • Make sure that your system. Restart your current graphics card driver/s. 4. Follow the installation procedures in your graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFire™ Technology. ASUS A8R-MVP 6-1 Windows® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with Service Pack 2 (SP2...
...;-ready graphics card (Slave) • CrossFire™-ready motherboard, such as the ASUS A8R-MVP motherboard. • Make sure that your system. Restart your current graphics card driver/s. 4. Follow the installation procedures in your graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFire™ Technology. ASUS A8R-MVP 6-1 Windows® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with Service Pack 2 (SP2...
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... A T I n s t a l l C r o s s F i r e d r i v e r s. 4. Place the CrossFire™ installation CD in your system and log in with administrator rights. 2. Click N e x t to install the device drivers. 6.3 Software information 6.3.1 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with Service Pack 2 (SP2) • Windows® XP Professional 64-bit Edition. 1. The ATI CrossFire™ technology...card package to continue. 5. The opening menu appears. Windows® auto-detects the ASUS TV/FM card and siplays the F o u n d N e w H a r d w a r e W i z a r d window.
... A T I n s t a l l C r o s s F i r e d r i v e r s. 4. Place the CrossFire™ installation CD in your system and log in with administrator rights. 2. Click N e x t to install the device drivers. 6.3 Software information 6.3.1 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with Service Pack 2 (SP2) • Windows® XP Professional 64-bit Edition. 1. The ATI CrossFire™ technology...card package to continue. 5. The opening menu appears. Windows® auto-detects the ASUS TV/FM card and siplays the F o u n d N e w H a r d w a r e W i z a r d window.
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Select the components that the driver files have been copied to individually choose desired software components. 7. A status window appears, indicating the progress of the installation. 9. Click F i n i s h. The S e t u p C o m p l e t e window appears... to install, then click N e x t. • Select E x p r e s s to install the HydraVision™ multi-monitor and desktop management software, as well as the ATI driver. • Select C u s t o m to your computer now or N o to restart later. Click Y e s to restart your computer. ASUS A8R-MVP 6-7 Installation begins. 8. 6.
Select the components that the driver files have been copied to individually choose desired software components. 7. A status window appears, indicating the progress of the installation. 9. Click F i n i s h. The S e t u p C o m p l e t e window appears... to install, then click N e x t. • Select E x p r e s s to install the HydraVision™ multi-monitor and desktop management software, as well as the ATI driver. • Select C u s t o m to your computer now or N o to restart later. Click Y e s to restart your computer. ASUS A8R-MVP 6-7 Installation begins. 8. 6.