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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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... Athlon™ 64FX/Athlon™ 64 X2/ Athlon™ 64/Sempron™ processor* AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32- 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... 1394a ports (one 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
... Athlon™ 64FX/Athlon™ 64 X2/ Athlon™ 64/Sempron™ processor* AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32- 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... 1394a ports (one 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
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xii A8R-MVP specifications summary Overclocking ASUS PEG Link AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) Precision Tweaker: - Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) allows FSB tuning from 200 MHz up to change without notice. vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1 MHz increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU ...CD-in connector 1 x AUX connector 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...
xii A8R-MVP specifications summary Overclocking ASUS PEG Link AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) Precision Tweaker: - Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) allows FSB tuning from 200 MHz up to change without notice. vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1 MHz increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU ...CD-in connector 1 x AUX connector 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...
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...supports Jack Sensing and Enumeration Technology. See page 2-16 for details. See page 5-19 for your computer will produce crystal-clear digital audio. This high speed interface is the SoundMAX® ADI AD1986A 6-channel CODEC that speeds up the PCI bus. With the CODEC, 6-channel...8482; 64/Athlon™ 64 FX/Athlon™ 64 X2/Sempron™ processors. See page 2-5. See Chapter 6 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 quality images. The CODEC ...
...supports Jack Sensing and Enumeration Technology. See page 2-16 for details. See page 5-19 for your computer will produce crystal-clear digital audio. This high speed interface is the SoundMAX® ADI AD1986A 6-channel CODEC that speeds up the PCI bus. With the CODEC, 6-channel...8482; 64/Athlon™ 64 FX/Athlon™ 64 X2/Sempron™ processors. See page 2-5. See Chapter 6 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 quality images. The CODEC ...
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...DDR DIMM slots 2. Parallel port 3. Line Out port 7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 9. 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. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, 40-1 pin SEC_IDE) 3. System Power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) - ... - PCI slots 3. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 12. CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN ) 5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 11. PS/2 keyboard port Page 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20...
...DDR DIMM slots 2. Parallel port 3. Line Out port 7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 9. 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. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, 40-1 pin SEC_IDE) 3. System Power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) - ... - PCI slots 3. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 12. CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN ) 5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 11. PS/2 keyboard port Page 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20...
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... slot 2 PCI slot 3 IEEE 1394 LAN PCI-E x1 PCI-E x16_1 PCI-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 - - - - - - - - ASUS A8R-MVP 2-15 shared shared shared shared - - -- - shared shared shared shared - - - - shared - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ...
... slot 2 PCI slot 3 IEEE 1394 LAN PCI-E x1 PCI-E x16_1 PCI-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 - - - - - - - - ASUS A8R-MVP 2-15 shared shared shared shared - - -- - shared shared shared shared - - - - shared - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ...
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... a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. I n p o r t ( l i g h t b l u e ) . L i n e O u t p o r t ( l i m e ) . This port allows Gigabit connection to the table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2 . ASUS A8R-MVP 2-19 M i c r o p h o n e p o r t ( p i n k ) . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) . This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 6 . L i n e I E E E 1 3 9 4 a p o r t . 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 11 10 9 8 1 . This port is for the LAN port LED indications. This port...
... a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. I n p o r t ( l i g h t b l u e ) . L i n e O u t p o r t ( l i m e ) . This port allows Gigabit connection to the table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2 . ASUS A8R-MVP 2-19 M i c r o p h o n e p o r t ( p i n k ) . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) . This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 6 . L i n e I E E E 1 3 9 4 a p o r t . 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 11 10 9 8 1 . This port is for the LAN port LED indications. This port...
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This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 1 2 . These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 1 0 . P S / 2 k e y b o a r d p o ... 9 . This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. 1 1 . C o a x i a l S / P D I F O u t p o r t . U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s 1 a n d 2 . S e r i a l p o r t. 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 6-speaker Surround Out...
This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 1 2 . These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 1 0 . P S / 2 k e y b o a r d p o ... 9 . This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. 1 1 . C o a x i a l S / P D I F O u t p o r t . U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s 1 a n d 2 . S e r i a l p o r t. 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 6-speaker Surround Out...
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... HD (x2) CD-ROM (x1) • Use of a PSU with a higher power output 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...
... HD (x2) CD-ROM (x1) • Use of a PSU with a higher power output 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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... of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 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 See sectoin "4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration" for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector to this connector. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP...
... of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 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 See sectoin "4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration" for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector to this connector. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP...
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H D A u d i o [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the HD Audio feature. Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [EPP+ECP] ASUS A8R-MVP 4-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the ... A N item is set 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...
H D A u d i o [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the HD Audio feature. Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [EPP+ECP] ASUS A8R-MVP 4-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the ... A N item is set 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...
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... application. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for the Marvell® Yukon™ 88E8001 PCI interface Gigabit LAN . ADI 1986A Audio Driver Executes the wizard to activate the devices. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ driver. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows...
... application. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for the Marvell® Yukon™ 88E8001 PCI interface Gigabit LAN . ADI 1986A Audio Driver Executes the wizard to activate the devices. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ driver. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows...
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... deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. ASUS A8R-MVP 5-19 If the SoundMAX® audio utility is installed before installing SoundMAX®. The software implements high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies. 5.3.5 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility The ADI AD1986 High Definition Audio CODEC provides 6-channel audio capability through the...
... deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. ASUS A8R-MVP 5-19 If the SoundMAX® audio utility is installed before installing SoundMAX®. The software implements high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies. 5.3.5 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility The ADI AD1986 High Definition Audio CODEC provides 6-channel audio capability through the...
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Audio Setup Wizard By clicking the icon from the SoundMAX® control panel, you can easily configure your audio settings. 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. Simply follow succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Definition Audio. 5-20 Chapter 5: Software support
Audio Setup Wizard By clicking the icon from the SoundMAX® control panel, you can easily configure your audio settings. 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. Simply follow succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Definition Audio. 5-20 Chapter 5: Software support
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Adjust speaker volume This screen helps you have made. Jack configuration This screen helps you configure your computer's audio ports, depending on the audio devices you adjust speaker volume. ASUS A8R-MVP 5-21 Adjust microphone volume This screen helps you speak. 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 adjust microphone volume.
Adjust speaker volume This screen helps you have made. Jack configuration This screen helps you configure your computer's audio ports, depending on the audio devices you adjust speaker volume. ASUS A8R-MVP 5-21 Adjust microphone volume This screen helps you speak. 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 adjust microphone volume.
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... Click the icon to go to choose your stereo setup. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support 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 audio listening environment. General options Click the G e n e r a l tab to the P r e f e r e n c e s page. You can setup your speakers, choose from different acoustic environments, and enable/disable the Virtual...
... Click the icon to go to choose your stereo setup. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support 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 audio listening environment. General options Click the G e n e r a l tab to the P r e f e r e n c e s page. You can setup your speakers, choose from different acoustic environments, and enable/disable the Virtual...
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... JBOD Stripe Size RAID Name RAIDJ Setting the Stripe Size To set the stripe size: 1. T I P : For server systems, we recommend a higher array block size for audio and video editing, we recommend using a lower array block size. 5. From the ULI RAID BIOS Setup utility menu, move the cursor to select a stripe size...
... JBOD Stripe Size RAID Name RAIDJ Setting the Stripe Size To set the stripe size: 1. T I P : For server systems, we recommend a higher array block size for audio and video editing, we recommend using a lower array block size. 5. From the ULI RAID BIOS Setup utility menu, move the cursor to select a stripe size...