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Rotation +12V GND CPU_FAN A8R-MVP ® A8R-MVP CPU fan connector 2-10
Rotation +12V GND CPU_FAN A8R-MVP ® A8R-MVP CPU fan connector 2-10
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JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP LAN Cable Status USB Configuration Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking PCIE Frequency [Auto] [100] FID/VID Change DDR Voltage PCI-Express Voltage VCORE Over Voltage Southbridge [Auto] [Auto] [+1.20V] [Disabled] [Auto] PEG Link Mode PEG Buffer Length [Auto] [Auto] 4-18
JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP LAN Cable Status USB Configuration Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking PCIE Frequency [Auto] [100] FID/VID Change DDR Voltage PCI-Express Voltage VCORE Over Voltage Southbridge [Auto] [Auto] [+1.20V] [Disabled] [Auto] PEG Link Mode PEG Buffer Length [Auto] [Auto] 4-18
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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 The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation.
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature [32.5ºC/90.5ºF] [36.0ºC/96.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed (RPM) Chassis Fan Speed (RPM) Power Fan Speed (RPM) [3813 RPM] [N/A] [N/A] VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage [ 1.320V] [ 3.345V] [ 5.094V] [11.880V] Smart Q-FAN Function [Disabled] Chassis QFan Control [Disabled] CPU Temperature Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. 4-34
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature [32.5ºC/90.5ºF] [36.0ºC/96.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed (RPM) Chassis Fan Speed (RPM) Power Fan Speed (RPM) [3813 RPM] [N/A] [N/A] VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage [ 1.320V] [ 3.345V] [ 5.094V] [11.880V] Smart Q-FAN Function [Disabled] Chassis QFan Control [Disabled] CPU Temperature Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. 4-34
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... Safety information viii About this guide ix A8R-MVP specifications summary xi 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 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 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 Unit (CPU 2-5 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 2-7 2.4 System memory...
... Safety information viii About this guide ix A8R-MVP specifications summary xi 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 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 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 Unit (CPU 2-5 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 2-7 2.4 System memory...
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Contents 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-18 4.4.2 CPU Configuration 4-22 4.4.3 Chipset Configuration 4-26 4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-27 4.4.5 PCI PnP 4-29 4.4.6 LAN Cable Status 4-30 4.4.7 USB Configuration 4-30 4.5 Power menu 4-32 4.5.1 Suspend Mode 4-... 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
Contents 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-18 4.4.2 CPU Configuration 4-22 4.4.3 Chipset Configuration 4-26 4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-27 4.4.5 PCI PnP 4-29 4.4.6 LAN Cable Status 4-30 4.4.7 USB Configuration 4-30 4.5 Power menu 4-32 4.5.1 Suspend Mode 4-... 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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... supports: - 2 x IDE connectors for AMD 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... 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
... supports: - 2 x IDE connectors for AMD 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... 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 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 LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Serial (COM) port 1 ... ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. 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 400 MHz at 0.025...
xii 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 LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Serial (COM) port 1 ... ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. 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 400 MHz at 0.025...
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... immediately diagnoses the LAN cable(s) and reports shorts and faults up to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to 100 meters at 1MHz increment to restore the original BIOS data from ...the support CD when the BIOS codes and data are available for details. 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features AI NET2 The AI NET2 is a ...
... immediately diagnoses the LAN cable(s) and reports shorts and faults up to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to 100 meters at 1MHz increment to restore the original BIOS data from ...the support CD when the BIOS codes and data are available for details. 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features AI NET2 The AI NET2 is a ...
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... automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 4-5 for each parameter. When the system hangs due to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. ASUS A8R-MVP 1-5 No need to...
... automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 4-5 for each parameter. When the system hangs due to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. ASUS A8R-MVP 1-5 No need to...
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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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PCI Express x16 slots Page 2-10 2-16 2-16 2-16 Jumper 1. LAN (RJ-45) port 5. Line In port 6. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2. CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN ) 5. GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) 8. IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) 9. System ...
PCI Express x16 slots Page 2-10 2-16 2-16 2-16 Jumper 1. LAN (RJ-45) port 5. Line In port 6. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2. CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN ) 5. GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) 8. IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) 9. System ...
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... mark should match a specific corner on the socket to a 90°-100° angle. Gold triangle 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths. The 128-bit-wide data paths of the...Athlon™ 64 X2 processor. A8R-MVP ® A8R-MVP CPU Socket 939 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. Locate the 939-pin ZIF socket on the CPU. ASUS A8R-MVP 2-5 Socket lever Make sure that...
... mark should match a specific corner on the socket to a 90°-100° angle. Gold triangle 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths. The 128-bit-wide data paths of the...Athlon™ 64 X2 processor. A8R-MVP ® A8R-MVP CPU Socket 939 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. Locate the 939-pin ZIF socket on the CPU. ASUS A8R-MVP 2-5 Socket lever Make sure that...
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...that it fits in one correct orientation. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small ...triangle. 4. When the CPU is locked. 6. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. The lever clicks on the side tab ...
...that it fits in one correct orientation. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small ...triangle. 4. When the CPU is locked. 6. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. The lever clicks on the side tab ...
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... should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. Place the heatsink on the retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. 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 fan assembly to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only AMD...
... should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. Place the heatsink on the retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. 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 fan assembly to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only AMD...
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When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN A8R-MVP ® A8R-MVP CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS A8R-MVP 2-9 Rotation +12V GND 5.
When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN A8R-MVP ® A8R-MVP CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS A8R-MVP 2-9 Rotation +12V GND 5.
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... system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. A8R-MVP ® A8R-MVP Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to...in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for...
... system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. A8R-MVP ® A8R-MVP Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to...in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for...
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For some chassis models with short 3-pin chassis fan cable, connect the cable to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.) or a...Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A ~ 3.48 A (41.76 W max.) at +12 V. ASUS A8R-MVP 2-23 Do not forget to connect the fan...
For some chassis models with short 3-pin chassis fan cable, connect the cable to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.) or a...Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A ~ 3.48 A (41.76 W max.) at +12 V. ASUS A8R-MVP 2-23 Do not forget to connect the fan...
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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 otherwise, the system will be unstable. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 compliant (...and MIDI devices for a GAME/MIDI port. Connect the USB/GAME module cable to this connector, then install the module to support the below configuration: CPU: Memory: Graphics card: Hard disk: ATAPI: AMD FX-57 512 MB DDR (x4) PCI Express x16 ATI X850 SATA HD (x2) CD-...
...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 otherwise, the system will be unstable. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 compliant (...and MIDI devices for a GAME/MIDI port. Connect the USB/GAME module cable to this connector, then install the module to support the below configuration: CPU: Memory: Graphics card: Hard disk: ATAPI: AMD FX-57 512 MB DDR (x4) PCI Express x16 ATI X850 SATA HD (x2) CD-...
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.... Set this menu. ASUS A8R-MVP 4-17 The succeeding items appear only if the S e r i a l A T A C o n t r o l l e r item is set to configure Serial ATA RAID. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Mode Selection [Emulated PATA Mode] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Serial ATA Boot ROM. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Onboard SATA Boot...
.... Set this menu. ASUS A8R-MVP 4-17 The succeeding items appear only if the S e r i a l A T A C o n t r o l l e r item is set to configure Serial ATA RAID. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Mode Selection [Emulated PATA Mode] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Serial ATA Boot ROM. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Onboard SATA Boot...