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Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version : 0127 Build Date : 10/25/05 Processor Type Speed Count : AMD Athlon(TM) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor : 2400 MHz : 2 System Memory Size : 512 MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. 4-17
Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version : 0127 Build Date : 10/25/05 Processor Type Speed Count : AMD Athlon(TM) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor : 2400 MHz : 2 System Memory Size : 512 MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. 4-17
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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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Memory Configuration Memory Configuration ECC Configuration Memory CLK CAS Latency(Tcl) RAS/CAS Delay(Trcd) Min Active RAS(Tras) Row Precharge Time(Trp) ROW/RAS Delay(Trrd) ROW Cycle(Trc) ROW Refresh ...) Read Preamble Asynchronous Latency : 166 MHz : 2.5 : 3 CLK : 7 CLK : 3 CLK : 2 CLK : 10 CLK : 12 CLK : 4 CLK : 6.0 ns : 7 ns Memory Configuration Memclock Mode MCT Timing Mode MCT Extra Timing Mode User Config Mode Burst Length Hardware Memory Hole [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [4 Beats] [Disabled] MEMCLK can be set by the code using AUTO, or...
Memory Configuration Memory Configuration ECC Configuration Memory CLK CAS Latency(Tcl) RAS/CAS Delay(Trcd) Min Active RAS(Tras) Row Precharge Time(Trp) ROW/RAS Delay(Trrd) ROW Cycle(Trc) ROW Refresh ...) Read Preamble Asynchronous Latency : 166 MHz : 2.5 : 3 CLK : 7 CLK : 3 CLK : 2 CLK : 10 CLK : 12 CLK : 4 CLK : 6.0 ns : 7 ns Memory Configuration Memclock Mode MCT Timing Mode MCT Extra Timing Mode User Config Mode Burst Length Hardware Memory Hole [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [4 Beats] [Disabled] MEMCLK can be set by the code using AUTO, or...
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... 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 2-10 2.4.1 Overview 2-10...
... 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 2-10 2.4.1 Overview 2-10...
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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/... 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/... 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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...) socket that speeds up the PCI bus. See Chapter 6 for your computer will produce crystal-clear digital audio. With an integrated low-latency high-bandwidth memory controller and a highly-scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for details. With the CODEC, 6-channel audio ports, and S/PDIF...
...) socket that speeds up the PCI bus. See Chapter 6 for your computer will produce crystal-clear digital audio. With an integrated low-latency high-bandwidth memory controller and a highly-scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for details. With the CODEC, 6-channel audio ports, and S/PDIF...
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... the system loading to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD when the BIOS codes and data are available for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. Precision Tweaker This feature allows you can easily...corrupted. See pages 4-19 and 4-20 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction With this utility, you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1 meter accuracy. See page 4-9 for details. See page 4-20 for details...
... the system loading to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD when the BIOS codes and data are available for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. Precision Tweaker This feature allows you can easily...corrupted. See pages 4-19 and 4-20 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction With this utility, you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1 meter accuracy. See page 4-9 for details. See page 4-20 for details...
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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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The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 A8R-MVP ® A8R-MVP 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets Channel Channel 1 Channel 2 Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 In dual-channel configurations, installing i d e n t i c a l (the same type and size) DDR DIMM pairs for each channel provides optimum performance. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 A8R-MVP ® A8R-MVP 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets Channel Channel 1 Channel 2 Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 In dual-channel configurations, installing i d e n t i c a l (the same type and size) DDR DIMM pairs for each channel provides optimum performance. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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...only identical DDR DIMM pairs. * For dual-channel configuration (2), 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 For optimum results, we recommend that you may detect less than 3... GB of total memory because of DIMMs in slots DIMM_B2 and DIMM_A2 (...
...only identical DDR DIMM pairs. * For dual-channel configuration (2), 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 For optimum results, we recommend that you may detect less than 3... GB of total memory because of DIMMs in slots DIMM_B2 and DIMM_A2 (...
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... into both the blue and black slots as one module inserted in DIMM_B1 slot in a Single-channel memory configuration. Single-sided D S - DS KHX3200A/512 ••• D3208DL3T-5A A2S56D30BTP V58C2256804SAT5 HY5DU12822BT...asus.com) for the latest Qualified Vendors List. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information V58C2256804SAT5(ECC) - C - Supports 4 modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. SS KVR400X64C3A/256 • • • - B - supports one pair of Dual-channel memory...
... into both the blue and black slots as one module inserted in DIMM_B1 slot in a Single-channel memory configuration. Single-sided D S - DS KHX3200A/512 ••• D3208DL3T-5A A2S56D30BTP V58C2256804SAT5 HY5DU12822BT...asus.com) for the latest Qualified Vendors List. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information V58C2256804SAT5(ECC) - C - Supports 4 modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. SS KVR400X64C3A/256 • • • - B - supports one pair of Dual-channel memory...
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... BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. You can automatically reset parameter settings to re-enter data. Reinstall the battery. 5. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! A8R-MVP ® A8R-MVP Clear RTC RAM CLRTC...
... BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. You can automatically reset parameter settings to re-enter data. Reinstall the battery. 5. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! A8R-MVP ® A8R-MVP Clear RTC RAM CLRTC...
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...: Memory: Graphics card: Hard disk: ATAPI: AMD FX-57 512 MB DDR (x4) PCI Express x16 ATI X850 SATA 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...
...: Memory: Graphics card: Hard disk: ATAPI: AMD FX-57 512 MB DDR (x4) PCI Express x16 ATI X850 SATA 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...
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...Mode] [AHCI Mode] 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you to enable or disable the onboard Serial ATA Boot ROM. ASUS A8R-MVP 4-17 System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this item to [Enabled] ... Build Date : 10/25/05 Processor Type : AMD Athlon (tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor Speed : 2400 MHz Count : 2 System Memory Size : 512 MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc...
...Mode] [AHCI Mode] 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you to enable or disable the onboard Serial ATA Boot ROM. ASUS A8R-MVP 4-17 System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this item to [Enabled] ... Build Date : 10/25/05 Processor Type : AMD Athlon (tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor Speed : 2400 MHz Count : 2 System Memory Size : 512 MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc...
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...] [Normal] [Fast] [Faster] PEG Buffer Length [Auto] Allows you to set the PCI Express voltage. PCI-Express Voltage [+1.20V] Allows you to set the DDR memory voltage. Three additional settings are available for overclocking the PEG Link Mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Short] [Long] [Longer] [Longest] 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options...
...] [Normal] [Fast] [Faster] PEG Buffer Length [Auto] Allows you to set the PCI Express voltage. PCI-Express Voltage [+1.20V] Allows you to set the DDR memory voltage. Three additional settings are available for overclocking the PEG Link Mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Short] [Long] [Longer] [Longest] 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options...
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...12x Able to Change Freq: Yes uCode Patch Level: 0x4D GART Error Reporting MTRR Mapping Cool `n' Quiet HT Link Speed [Disabled] [Continuous] [Disabled] [Auto] Memory Configuration This option should remain disabled for programming processor MTRRs when using more than or equal to set the speed at which the HyperTransport link... Screen Select Item +- GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Allows you to the system clock and if the board is lower than 4 GB of system memory. 4.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.
...12x Able to Change Freq: Yes uCode Patch Level: 0x4D GART Error Reporting MTRR Mapping Cool `n' Quiet HT Link Speed [Disabled] [Continuous] [Disabled] [Auto] Memory Configuration This option should remain disabled for programming processor MTRRs when using more than or equal to set the speed at which the HyperTransport link... Screen Select Item +- GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Allows you to the system clock and if the board is lower than 4 GB of system memory. 4.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.
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... Memclock Mode MCT Timing Mode User Config Mode Burst Length HardWare Memory Hole [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [4 Beats] [Disabled] MEMCLK can be set by the code ... Inc. Memclock Value [200 MHz] Allows you to select from any of the standard values. Memory Configuration Advanced Memory Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Memory Timing Configuration ECC Configuration Memory CLK CAS Latency (Tcl) RAS/CAS Delay (Trcd) Min Active RAS (Tras) Row Precharge Time..., Inc. Configuration options: [100 MHz] [133 MHz] [166 MHz] [183 MHz] [200 MHz] ASUS A8R-MVP 4-23 Select Screen Select Item +-
... Memclock Mode MCT Timing Mode User Config Mode Burst Length HardWare Memory Hole [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [4 Beats] [Disabled] MEMCLK can be set by the code ... Inc. Memclock Value [200 MHz] Allows you to select from any of the standard values. Memory Configuration Advanced Memory Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Memory Timing Configuration ECC Configuration Memory CLK CAS Latency (Tcl) RAS/CAS Delay (Trcd) Min Active RAS (Tras) Row Precharge Time..., Inc. Configuration options: [100 MHz] [133 MHz] [166 MHz] [183 MHz] [200 MHz] ASUS A8R-MVP 4-23 Select Screen Select Item +-
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...memory errors automatically, maintaining system integrity. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5 us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms] ASUS A8R-MVP... allows the hardware to report and correct memory errors automatically to enable or disable ECC chip kill. Hardware Memory Hole [Disabled] Enables or disables the software memory remapping around the memory hole. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
...memory errors automatically, maintaining system integrity. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5 us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms] ASUS A8R-MVP... allows the hardware to report and correct memory errors automatically to enable or disable ECC chip kill. Hardware Memory Hole [Disabled] Enables or disables the software memory remapping around the memory hole. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
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...not required for boot. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: ...Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.53 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] ASUS A8R-MVP 4-29 YES: Lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for legacy ISA devices. When set to [No], BIOS does ...
...not required for boot. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: ...Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.53 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] ASUS A8R-MVP 4-29 YES: Lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for legacy ISA devices. When set to [No], BIOS does ...
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Button Function Opens the C o n f i g u r a t i o n window Opens the R e p o r t window Opens the D e s k t o p M a n a g e m e n t I n t e r f a c e window Opens the P e r i p h e r a l C o m p o n e n t I n t e r c o n n e c t window Opens the W i n d o w s M a n a g e m e n t I n s t r u m e n t a t i o n window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the P r e f e r e n c e section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle ...
Button Function Opens the C o n f i g u r a t i o n window Opens the R e p o r t window Opens the D e s k t o p M a n a g e m e n t I n t e r f a c e window Opens the P e r i p h e r a l C o m p o n e n t I n t e r c o n n e c t window Opens the W i n d o w s M a n a g e m e n t I n s t r u m e n t a t i o n window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the P r e f e r e n c e section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle ...