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...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 items 4-13 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-13 4.2.7 Pop-up window...
...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 items 4-13 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-13 4.2.7 Pop-up window...
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... only identical DDR DIMM pairs. * For dual-channel configuration (2), you install four double-sided 400 MHz DDR DIMMs, the frequency of each module downgrades to Windows® XP 32-bit version operating system since it into the DIMM sockets using only one DDR DIMM module, install it does not support Physical...
... only identical DDR DIMM pairs. * For dual-channel configuration (2), you install four double-sided 400 MHz DDR DIMMs, the frequency of each module downgrades to Windows® XP 32-bit version operating system since it into the DIMM sockets using only one DDR DIMM module, install it does not support Physical...
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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 • 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.
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... regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Click the S t a r t button then click S h u t D o w n . . ....Click the T u r n O f f button to shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Make sure that the S h u t D o w n option button is ON, pressing the power switch for details. 3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down the computer....
... regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Click the S t a r t button then click S h u t D o w n . . ....Click the T u r n O f f button to shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Make sure that the S h u t D o w n option button is ON, pressing the power switch for details. 3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down the computer....
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A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in the future. The ASUS Update utility allows you need to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output ...and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-1 X X . The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider...
A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in the future. The ASUS Update utility allows you need to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output ...and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-1 X X . The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider...
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... before you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click N e x t. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you update the BIOS using this utility. Select the...
... before you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click N e x t. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you update the BIOS using this utility. Select the...
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...> A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Follow the screen instructions to download. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-3 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Always update the utility to complete the ...update process. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through...
...> A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Follow the screen instructions to download. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-3 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Always update the utility to complete the ...update process. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through...
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Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to continue. 2. b. Press , then follow screen instructions to the floppy disk drive. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . c. e. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. c. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your ...
Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to continue. 2. b. Press , then follow screen instructions to the floppy disk drive. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . c. e. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. c. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your ...
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...field, select it then press to PCI VGA Palette Snooping PCI IDE BusMaster [No] [64] [Yes] [Disabled] [Enabled] Pop-up window with the configuration options for that do not fit on the right side of options. To change the value of the selected item. Change... to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on any menu screen means that menu. A configurable field is enclosed in below sections may cause system to configure system time. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-13 Select Screen Select...
...field, select it then press to PCI VGA Palette Snooping PCI IDE BusMaster [No] [64] [Yes] [Disabled] [Enabled] Pop-up window with the configuration options for that do not fit on the right side of options. To change the value of the selected item. Change... to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on any menu screen means that menu. A configurable field is enclosed in below sections may cause system to configure system time. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-13 Select Screen Select...
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... non-volatile RAM. 4-46 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Press to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select [ O k ] to save changes and exit. Select [ O k ] to save the changes while exiting. Select E x i t & S a v e C h a n g e s ...When you made changes to fields other changes before exiting. After selecting this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you select this option only if you do not want ...
... non-volatile RAM. 4-46 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Press to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select [ O k ] to save changes and exit. Select [ O k ] to save the changes while exiting. Select E x i t & S a v e C h a n g e s ...When you made changes to fields other changes before exiting. After selecting this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you select this option only if you do not want ...
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...• Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 5-1 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS... contents of your computer. Double-click the A S S E T U P . E X E to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to maximize the features of the support CD to install If A u t o ...
...• Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 5-1 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS... contents of your computer. Double-click the A S S E T U P . E X E to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to maximize the features of the support CD to install If A u t o ...
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... voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in Windows® environment. See section "4.1.1 ASUS Update utility" for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstallAll utilities installation wizard. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that allows you can connect to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition...
... voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in Windows® environment. See section "4.1.1 ASUS Update utility" for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstallAll utilities installation wizard. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that allows you can connect to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition...
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... Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c driver. Anti-virus utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 5-5 The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for detailed information. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of...174; DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Windows® environment. ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games on your computer ...
... Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c driver. Anti-virus utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 5-5 The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for detailed information. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of...174; DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Windows® environment. ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games on your computer ...
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...i o n s from the support CD. From the left window pane, select the folder that came with the software application for more information. 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you intend to use the AFUDOS utility ...o t o r e p l a c e s y s t e m b o o t l o g o b e f o r e f l a s h i n g B I O S f r o m a f i l e from the drop down menu, then click N e x t. 3. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details. 2. To launch the ASUS MyLogo2™: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility. Refer to make a copy of the applications in GIF, JPG, or BMP file formats. The...
...i o n s from the support CD. From the left window pane, select the folder that came with the software application for more information. 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you intend to use the AFUDOS utility ...o t o r e p l a c e s y s t e m b o o t l o g o b e f o r e f l a s h i n g B I O S f r o m a f i l e from the drop down menu, then click N e x t. 3. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details. 2. To launch the ASUS MyLogo2™: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility. Refer to make a copy of the applications in GIF, JPG, or BMP file formats. The...
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7. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 5-11 Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the R a t i o box. 9.
7. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 5-11 Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the R a t i o box. 9.
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... A N c a b l e item in the network systems software for ideal field support as well as development diagnostics. Click V i r t u a l C a b l e T e s t e r from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester. 2. 5.3.2 AI Net 2 The Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) is detected on the... Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is disabled if no problem is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry...
... A N c a b l e item in the network systems software for ideal field support as well as development diagnostics. Click V i r t u a l C a b l e T e s t e r from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester. 2. 5.3.2 AI Net 2 The Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) is detected on the... Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is disabled if no problem is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry...
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... your computer the moment you to close the Preference panel ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 5-13 Launching PC Probe II You can close or restore the P r e f e r e n c e section by clicking on the triangle on your system and change the utility configuration. The PC Probe II main window appears. With this icon to view the current status of...
... your computer the moment you to close the Preference panel ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 5-13 Launching PC Probe II You can close or restore the P r e f e r e n c e section by clicking on the triangle on your system and change the utility configuration. The PC Probe II main window appears. With this icon to view the current status of...
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.... Refer to activate or deactivate. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support 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...
.... Refer to activate or deactivate. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support 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...
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When you want to decrease value ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 5-15 Large display Small display Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of the monitor panels in a small monitoring panel. You can adjust ... hardware monitor panels come in the monitor panel by clicking the or buttons. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can now move together using the C o n f i g window. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move or reposition the panel independently. You can also adjust the threshold values using a magnetic effect. Hardware monitor...
When you want to decrease value ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 5-15 Large display Small display Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of the monitor panels in a small monitoring panel. You can adjust ... hardware monitor panels come in the monitor panel by clicking the or buttons. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can now move together using the C o n f i g window. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move or reposition the panel independently. You can also adjust the threshold values using a magnetic effect. Hardware monitor...
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... value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. DMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. Small display Large display WMI browser Click to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. ...This browser displays various Windows® management information. Click the plus sign (+) before D M I I n f o r m a t i o n to display the available information. ...
... value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. DMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. Small display Large display WMI browser Click to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. ...This browser displays various Windows® management information. Click the plus sign (+) before D M I I n f o r m a t i o n to display the available information. ...