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... the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-9 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-12 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-12 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-12 4.2.4 Menu items 4-13 4.2.5 Sub-menu...
... the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-9 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-12 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-12 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-12 4.2.4 Menu items 4-13 4.2.5 Sub-menu...
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... part of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter ... been added by your dealer. Where to find more information Refer to install ATI CrossFire™ graphics cards. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. • C h a p t e r 6 : A T I C r o s s F i r ...
... part of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter ... been added by your dealer. Where to find more information Refer to install ATI CrossFire™ graphics cards. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. • C h a p t e r 6 : A T I C r o s s F i r ...
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...; 3132 SATA controller supports: - 1 x Internal Serial ATA 3 Gb/s hard disk - 1 x External Serial ATA hard disk (SATA On-the-Go) - A8R32-MVP Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots CrossFire™ Storage High Definition Audio LAN IEEE 1394a USB BIOS features Socket 939 for up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI...
...; 3132 SATA controller supports: - 1 x Internal Serial ATA 3 Gb/s hard disk - 1 x External Serial ATA hard disk (SATA On-the-Go) - A8R32-MVP Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots CrossFire™ Storage High Definition Audio LAN IEEE 1394a USB BIOS features Socket 939 for up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI...
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... x Serial ATA connectors (continued on the rear panel) Other ASUS special features ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS Multi-language BIOS ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 Technology ASUS EZ Flash Overclocking Intelligent overclocking tools: - AI NOS™ ...ASUS AI Booster Utility Precision Tweaker supports: - Core voltage: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - DIMM voltage: 12-step DRAM voltage control - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - A8R32-MVP Deluxe specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle features Stack Cool 2 ASUS...
... x Serial ATA connectors (continued on the rear panel) Other ASUS special features ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS Multi-language BIOS ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 Technology ASUS EZ Flash Overclocking Intelligent overclocking tools: - AI NOS™ ...ASUS AI Booster Utility Precision Tweaker supports: - Core voltage: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - DIMM voltage: 12-step DRAM voltage control - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - A8R32-MVP Deluxe specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle features Stack Cool 2 ASUS...
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...less and zero-noise thermal solution that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts. See pages 4-19 and 4-20 for details. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 1-5 Stack Cool 2 The motherboard comes with port-multiplier functions. SATA-On-the-Go Leveraging the Serial ATA II feature is a ... and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed only when needed. With this utility, you to the motherboard. Stack Cool 2 is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that provides supplementary cooling to fine tune the CPU/memory/Northbridge voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus...
...less and zero-noise thermal solution that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts. See pages 4-19 and 4-20 for details. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 1-5 Stack Cool 2 The motherboard comes with port-multiplier functions. SATA-On-the-Go Leveraging the Serial ATA II feature is a ... and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed only when needed. With this utility, you to the motherboard. Stack Cool 2 is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that provides supplementary cooling to fine tune the CPU/memory/Northbridge voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus...
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.... When the system hangs due to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 4-9 for details. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. See page 4-5 for details. This protection eliminates ... down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. The localized BIOS menus allow easier and faster configuration. eliminates ...
.... When the system hangs due to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 4-9 for details. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. See page 4-5 for details. This protection eliminates ... down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. The localized BIOS menus allow easier and faster configuration. eliminates ...
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...the bracket opposite the slot that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Failure to do so may need to install ...an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Keep the screw for the expansion card. 2-...
...the bracket opposite the slot that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Failure to do so may need to install ...an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Keep the screw for the expansion card. 2-...
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...button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the ... BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Reinstall the battery. 5. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. CLRTC ® 12 A8R32-MVP DELUXE Normal (Default) A8R32-MVP DELUXE ...
...button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the ... BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Reinstall the battery. 5. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. CLRTC ® 12 A8R32-MVP DELUXE Normal (Default) A8R32-MVP DELUXE ...
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... the S e r i a l A T A C o n t r o l l e r and O n b o a r d S A T A B o o t R O M items in the BIOS if you can can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configuration. SEC_IDE PRI_IDE ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE PIN 1 PIN 1 A8R32-MVP DELUXE IDE connectors 3. Refer to PIN 1. GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA3 ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE SATA1 A8R32-MVP DELUXE SATA connectors GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND...
... the S e r i a l A T A C o n t r o l l e r and O n b o a r d S A T A B o o t R O M items in the BIOS if you can can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configuration. SEC_IDE PRI_IDE ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE PIN 1 PIN 1 A8R32-MVP DELUXE IDE connectors 3. Refer to PIN 1. GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA3 ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE SATA1 A8R32-MVP DELUXE SATA connectors GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND...
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..." for a Serial ATA signal cable. otherwise, you cannot enter the Silicon Image RAID utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST. • Use this connector and an external Serial ATA box connected to the external SATA... o n t r o l l e r item in the BIOS to create a RAID configuration using this connector, set through the onboard Silicon Image SATA RAID controller. DO NOT unplug the external Serial ATA box when a RAID 0 or RAID 1 is for details. ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE SATA_RAID2 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND A8R32-MVP DELUXE SATA RAID connector • Before...
..." for a Serial ATA signal cable. otherwise, you cannot enter the Silicon Image RAID utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST. • Use this connector and an external Serial ATA box connected to the external SATA... o n t r o l l e r item in the BIOS to create a RAID configuration using this connector, set through the onboard Silicon Image SATA RAID controller. DO NOT unplug the external Serial ATA box when a RAID 0 or RAID 1 is for details. ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE SATA_RAID2 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND A8R32-MVP DELUXE SATA RAID connector • Before...
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...audio capability. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • Make sure the HD Audio item in the BIOS is for details. 13. See sectoin "4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration" for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to...]) These connector allows you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. 12. CD (Black) ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE A8R32-MVP DELUXE Internal audio connector Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information AAFP Azalia Legacy AC'97 compliant ...
...audio capability. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • Make sure the HD Audio item in the BIOS is for details. 13. See sectoin "4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration" for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to...]) These connector allows you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. 12. CD (Black) ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE A8R32-MVP DELUXE Internal audio connector Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information AAFP Azalia Legacy AC'97 compliant ...
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...3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-33 PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- The IDE LED lights up when you to...is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power button. PWR Ground Reset Ground ® IDE_LED RESET A8R32-MVP DELUXE PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the... PWRSW) This connector is in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings.
...3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-33 PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- The IDE LED lights up when you to...is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power button. PWR Ground Reset Ground ® IDE_LED RESET A8R32-MVP DELUXE PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the... PWRSW) This connector is in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings.
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...switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on test. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 3-1 External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. After applying power, the system power LED on , hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. For systems with "green" standards or if it has a ... to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. If your retailer for the first time 1. AMI BIOS beep codes Beep Description One beep Two continuous beeps followed by two short beeps Two continuous beeps followed by four short beeps Error Keyboard ...
...switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on test. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 3-1 External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. After applying power, the system power LED on , hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. For systems with "green" standards or if it has a ... to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. If your retailer for the first time 1. AMI BIOS beep codes Beep Description One beep Two continuous beeps followed by two short beeps Two continuous beeps followed by four short beeps Error Keyboard ...
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... the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then click...
... the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then click...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.3 Main menu 4-14 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.5 Power menu 4-35 4.6 Boot menu 4-40 4.7 Exit menu 4-45 ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.3 Main menu 4-14 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.5 Power menu 4-35 4.6 Boot menu 4-40 4.7 Exit menu 4-45 ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE
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.... Place the support CD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-1 The D r i v e r s menu appears. 2. X X . A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. 4.1 Managing and updating your system. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or...
.... Place the support CD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-1 The D r i v e r s menu appears. 2. X X . A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. 4.1 Managing and updating your system. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or...
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... the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click N e x t. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. N e x t. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you update the BIOS using this utility. Quit all Windows® applications before you to...
... the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click N e x t. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. N e x t. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you update the BIOS using this utility. Quit all Windows® applications before you to...
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... utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-3 The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop-down menu, then...
... utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-3 The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop-down menu, then...
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... either one of boot disks for Windows® 2000: a. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. e. b. e. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the bootable floppy disk. 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup b. c. Copy the original or the latest motherboard...
... either one of boot disks for Windows® 2000: a. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. e. b. e. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the bootable floppy disk. 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup b. c. Copy the original or the latest motherboard...