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...on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS A8R32-MVP Deluxe motherboard Cables 1 x Floppy disk drive signal cable 1 x IDE cable 1 x Ultra DMA cable 133/100/66 cable 5 x Serial ... power cables 1 x 2-port IEEE 1394a cable Accessories 1 x COM port module I/O shield 1 x 2-port USB 2.0/Game module A p p l i c a t i o n C D s ASUS motherboard support CD D o c u m e n t a t i o n User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 1-1
...on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS A8R32-MVP Deluxe motherboard Cables 1 x Floppy disk drive signal cable 1 x IDE cable 1 x Ultra DMA cable 133/100/66 cable 5 x Serial ... power cables 1 x 2-port IEEE 1394a cable Accessories 1 x COM port module I/O shield 1 x 2-port USB 2.0/Game module A p p l i c a t i o n C D s ASUS motherboard support CD D o c u m e n t a t i o n User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 1-1
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... the total solution for various audio devices. The Realtek® ALC882 CODEC comes with Intel® High Definition Audio standard (192 KHz, 24-bit audio). ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 1-3
... the total solution for various audio devices. The Realtek® ALC882 CODEC comes with Intel® High Definition Audio standard (192 KHz, 24-bit audio). ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 1-3
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...-Go Leveraging the Serial ATA II feature is a technology that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Fanless Design The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat flow from major thermal sources in the motherboard to 16 devices with the...CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed only when needed. See pages 4-19 and 4-20 for details. See page 5-12 for details. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 1-5 See page 4-19 for details. See pages 2-22 for details. AI NET2 The AI NET2 is a special layer underneath the motherboard ...
...-Go Leveraging the Serial ATA II feature is a technology that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Fanless Design The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat flow from major thermal sources in the motherboard to 16 devices with the...CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed only when needed. See pages 4-19 and 4-20 for details. See page 5-12 for details. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 1-5 See page 4-19 for details. See pages 2-22 for details. AI NET2 The AI NET2 is a special layer underneath the motherboard ...
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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 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Jumper 2-20 2.7 Connectors 2-21 ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Jumper 2-20 2.7 Connectors 2-21 ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE
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... following precautions before you install or remove any motherboard component. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. SB_PWR ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE ON Standby Power A8R32-MVP DELUXE Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component...
... following precautions before you install or remove any motherboard component. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. SB_PWR ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE ON Standby Power A8R32-MVP DELUXE Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component...
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... connector (4-pin CD [black]) 14. Reset switch (Blue 2-pin RESET) Page 2-23 2-23 2-24 2-26 2-27 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-30 2-30 2-31 2-32 2-32 2-33 ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-5 Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2.
... connector (4-pin CD [black]) 14. Reset switch (Blue 2-pin RESET) Page 2-23 2-23 2-24 2-26 2-27 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-30 2-30 2-31 2-32 2-32 2-33 ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-5 Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2.
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Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with a small triangle. 4. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-7 DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in one correct orientation. When the CPU is locked. 6. Carefully insert the CPU into ...
Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with a small triangle. 4. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-7 DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in one correct orientation. When the CPU is locked. 6. Carefully insert the CPU into ...
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Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. 2. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-9 Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the module base.
Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. 2. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-9 Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the module base.
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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. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-11 The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE A8R32-MVP DELUXE 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 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.
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-11 The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE A8R32-MVP DELUXE 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 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.
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...; • N/A ••• N/A •• VU256FLTM25C ••• VU512FLTM25C •• MD44256VIT3208GMHA01 • • MD44512VIT3208GATA03 • • • (Continued on the next page) ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-13 DDR (400 MHz) Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor 256 MB TwinMOS 512 MB TwinMOS 256 MB TwinMOS 512 MB TwinMOS 256 MB TwinMOS 256...
...; • N/A ••• N/A •• VU256FLTM25C ••• VU512FLTM25C •• MD44256VIT3208GMHA01 • • MD44512VIT3208GATA03 • • • (Continued on the next page) ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-13 DDR (400 MHz) Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor 256 MB TwinMOS 512 MB TwinMOS 256 MB TwinMOS 512 MB TwinMOS 256 MB TwinMOS 256...
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... one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is keyed with extra force. 2. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-15 Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2.4.3 Installing a DDR DIMM Make sure to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips...
... one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is keyed with extra force. 2. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-15 Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2.4.3 Installing a DDR DIMM Make sure to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips...
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... IRQ assignment; PCI slot 2 - - shared - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - - - Onboard USB controller 2 - - shared shared shared shared - - PCI LAN (88E8001) -- - - - ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-17 PCI slot 3 -- - PCI-E x1 shared shared shared shared - - - - Onboard USB controller 1 - shared - - - - shared - - - - otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the...
... IRQ assignment; PCI slot 2 - - shared - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - - - Onboard USB controller 2 - - shared shared shared shared - - PCI LAN (88E8001) -- - - - ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-17 PCI slot 3 -- - PCI-E x1 shared shared shared shared - - - - Onboard USB controller 1 - shared - - - - shared - - - - otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the...
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... configure the PCI Express device (s) according to the table below , the system may have a failed or delayed power-on the primary (blue) PCI Express slot; ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-19
... configure the PCI Express device (s) according to the table below , the system may have a failed or delayed power-on the primary (blue) PCI Express slot; ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-19
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... Out Mic In Rear Speaker Out • Center/Subwoofer 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-21 This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 6 . S i d e S p e a k e r O u t p o r t ( b l a c k ) . C e n t e r / S u b w o o f e r p o r t ( o r a n g e ) . This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3 . 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear...
... Out Mic In Rear Speaker Out • Center/Subwoofer 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-21 This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 6 . S i d e S p e a k e r O u t p o r t ( b l a c k ) . C e n t e r / S u b w o o f e r p o r t ( o r a n g e ) . This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3 . 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear...
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Pin 5 on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE A8R32-MVP DELUXE Floppy disk drive connector 2 . Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one end of the cable to match the covered hole ... Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-23
Pin 5 on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE A8R32-MVP DELUXE Floppy disk drive connector 2 . Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one end of the cable to match the covered hole ... Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-23
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• Plug your Serial ATA boot disk on the master port (SATA1/2 to support S3 function). • Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 or later when using Serial ATA. • In RAID mode, the system cannot boot from a SATA CD-ROM which is connected with the ULi M1575 controller. Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector SATA1/SATA2 SATA3/SATA4 Color Red Black Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data Disk ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-25
• Plug your Serial ATA boot disk on the master port (SATA1/2 to support S3 function). • Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 or later when using Serial ATA. • In RAID mode, the system cannot boot from a SATA CD-ROM which is connected with the ULi M1575 controller. Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector SATA1/SATA2 SATA3/SATA4 Color Red Black Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data Disk ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-25
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...components. These are not jumpers! For some chassis models with short 3-pin chassis fan cable, connect the cable to the fan connectors. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-27 Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the PWR_FAN connector. 5 . Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on...CHA_FAN2 PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN2 GND +12V Rotation A8R32-MVP DELUXE Fan connectors Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire ...
...components. These are not jumpers! For some chassis models with short 3-pin chassis fan cable, connect the cable to the fan connectors. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-27 Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the PWR_FAN connector. 5 . Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on...CHA_FAN2 PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN2 GND +12V Rotation A8R32-MVP DELUXE Fan connectors Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire ...
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... system will not boot up if the power is for playing or editing audio files. +5V J1B2 J1CY GND GND J1CX J1B1 +5V ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE GAME A8R32-MVP DELUXE Game connector ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE MIDI_IN J2B2 J2CY MIDI_OUT J2CX J2B1 +5V 2-29 Connect the USB/GAME module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot...
... system will not boot up if the power is for playing or editing audio files. +5V J1B2 J1CY GND GND J1CX J1B1 +5V ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE GAME A8R32-MVP DELUXE Game connector ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE MIDI_IN J2B2 J2CY MIDI_OUT J2CX J2B1 +5V 2-29 Connect the USB/GAME module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot...
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.... Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE CHASSIS (Default) A8R32-MVP DELUXE Chassis intrusion connector ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-31 Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends...
.... Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE CHASSIS (Default) A8R32-MVP DELUXE Chassis intrusion connector ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-31 Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends...
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...system reboot without turning off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power button. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-33 Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • Power/Soft-off the system power. The IDE... LED lights up when you to this connector. A8R32-MVP DELUXE System panel connector The sytem panel connector is for easy connection. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the connector description below for ...
...system reboot without turning off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power button. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-33 Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • Power/Soft-off the system power. The IDE... LED lights up when you to this connector. A8R32-MVP DELUXE System panel connector The sytem panel connector is for easy connection. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the connector description below for ...