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... Freq. : No uCode Patch Level : None Required Cool'n Quiet [Disabled] AMD Live! [Disabled] Memory Controller Enable/disable the generation of ACPI_PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects. Select Screen Select Item +- Konfigurationsoptionen: [Enabled] [Disabled...] Memory Controller Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Memory Controller Memory Configuration ECC Configuration Power Down Control Alternate VID [Auto] [Auto] Current Memory CLK 533MHz Current CAS Latency (CL) 4.0 Currency RAS/CAS Delay(Trcd) 4...
... Freq. : No uCode Patch Level : None Required Cool'n Quiet [Disabled] AMD Live! [Disabled] Memory Controller Enable/disable the generation of ACPI_PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects. Select Screen Select Item +- Konfigurationsoptionen: [Enabled] [Disabled...] Memory Controller Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Memory Controller Memory Configuration ECC Configuration Power Down Control Alternate VID [Auto] [Auto] Current Memory CLK 533MHz Current CAS Latency (CL) 4.0 Currency RAS/CAS Delay(Trcd) 4...
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...;nnen Sie die DRAM Frequenz-Programmierungsmethode festlegen. Konfigurationsoptionen: [Auto] [Limit] [Manual] Das folgende Element wird nur dann angezeigt, wenn das Element Memory Frequency auf [Limit] und [Manual] eingestellt ist. ASUS M2A-MVP 2-21 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. If Manual...
...;nnen Sie die DRAM Frequenz-Programmierungsmethode festlegen. Konfigurationsoptionen: [Auto] [Limit] [Manual] Das folgende Element wird nur dann angezeigt, wenn das Element Memory Frequency auf [Limit] und [Manual] eingestellt ist. ASUS M2A-MVP 2-21 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. If Manual...
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... Notices...vi Safety information vii M2A-MVP specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 System memory 1-14 1.7.1 Overview 1-14 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-15 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-19...
... Notices...vi Safety information vii M2A-MVP specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 System memory 1-14 1.7.1 Overview 1-14 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-15 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-19...
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M2A-MVP specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots CrossFire Storage/RAID Audio LAN IEEE 1394 USB 2.0 ASUS special features Socket AM2 for discrete graphics card 2 x PCI Express™ x1 slots 2 x PCI slots Supports ATI™ CrossFire... Ready AMD 480X CrossFire™ Chipset/ SB600 2000/1600 MT/s Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Profile ASUS MyLogo ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS C.P.R. (continued on the rear panel Marvell® 88E8001 Gigabit PCI LAN controller ...
M2A-MVP specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots CrossFire Storage/RAID Audio LAN IEEE 1394 USB 2.0 ASUS special features Socket AM2 for discrete graphics card 2 x PCI Express™ x1 slots 2 x PCI slots Supports ATI™ CrossFire... Ready AMD 480X CrossFire™ Chipset/ SB600 2000/1600 MT/s Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Profile ASUS MyLogo ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS C.P.R. (continued on the rear panel Marvell® 88E8001 Gigabit PCI LAN controller ...
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...buffered DDR2 800 memory support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. See page 1-9 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Before you for buying an ASUS® M2A-MVP motherboard! See page 2-20 for details. 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware ...65533;y�s�te��m� operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS M2A-MVP 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x 2-port Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 ...
...buffered DDR2 800 memory support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. See page 1-9 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Before you for buying an ASUS® M2A-MVP motherboard! See page 2-20 for details. 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware ...65533;y�s�te��m� operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS M2A-MVP 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x 2-port Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 ...
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...than that will be no more powerful processing capability. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage ...is ideal for details. PCI Express™ Architecture PCI Express is the next generation memory technology to replace the current DDR. With the highest speed up to ten times...1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configurations for four SATA connectors.See page 1-28 for details. ASUS M2A-MVP 1- See page 1-21 for details. 6-channel High Definition Audio The onboard 6-channel High Definition audio...
...than that will be no more powerful processing capability. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage ...is ideal for details. PCI Express™ Architecture PCI Express is the next generation memory technology to replace the current DDR. With the highest speed up to ten times...1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configurations for four SATA connectors.See page 1-28 for details. ASUS M2A-MVP 1- See page 1-21 for details. 6-channel High Definition Audio The onboard 6-channel High Definition audio...
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...M2A-MVP M2A-MVP 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 In dual-channel configurations, installing identical (the same type and size) DDR2 DIMM pairs for each channel provides optimum performance. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard... comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical ...
...M2A-MVP M2A-MVP 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 In dual-channel configurations, installing identical (the same type and size) DDR2 DIMM pairs for each channel provides optimum performance. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard... comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical ...
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... OR • install identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (yellow sockets) and another identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets) ASUS M2A-MVP 1-15 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. •...; For dual-channel configuration, the total size of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same (DIMM_A1+ DIMM_B1 = DIMM_A2+ DIMM_B2) • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency.
... OR • install identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (yellow sockets) and another identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets) ASUS M2A-MVP 1-15 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. •...; For dual-channel configuration, the total size of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same (DIMM_A1+ DIMM_B1 = DIMM_A2+ DIMM_B2) • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency.
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B - Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667/533 MHz QVL. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Double-sided DIMM support: A - M2A-MVP Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-553 MHz capability Size 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB ...-5C-E KLBC28F-A8EB4 KLBD48F-A8EB4 KLBC28F-A8KE4 KLBD48F-A8ME4 DIMM support A BC SS - Supports one pair of Dual‑channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS - SS/ DS E5116AF-5C-E SS HYB18T512800AF37 SS 5YDIID9GCT DS HYB18T512160AF-3.7 SS HYB18T512800AF37 SS HYB18T512800AF37 DS HYB18T5121608BF...
B - Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667/533 MHz QVL. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Double-sided DIMM support: A - M2A-MVP Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-553 MHz capability Size 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB ...-5C-E KLBC28F-A8EB4 KLBD48F-A8EB4 KLBC28F-A8KE4 KLBD48F-A8ME4 DIMM support A BC SS - Supports one pair of Dual‑channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS - SS/ DS E5116AF-5C-E SS HYB18T512800AF37 SS 5YDIID9GCT DS HYB18T512160AF-3.7 SS HYB18T512800AF37 SS HYB18T512800AF37 DS HYB18T5121608BF...
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... on CLRTC jumper default position. You must turn ON the computer. 6. 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. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Except when ... automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to re-enter data. Plug the power cord and turn off is required prior using C.P.R. M2A-MVP M2A-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...
... on CLRTC jumper default position. You must turn ON the computer. 6. 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. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Except when ... automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to re-enter data. Plug the power cord and turn off is required prior using C.P.R. M2A-MVP M2A-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...
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The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMIBIOS Version : 0111 Build Date : 10/25/06 Processor Type : AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3000+ Speed : 1689MHz Count : 1 System Memory Installed Size: 256MB Usable Size: 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS M2A-MVP 2-17 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMIBIOS Version : 0111 Build Date : 10/25/06 Processor Type : AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3000+ Speed : 1689MHz Count : 1 System Memory Installed Size: 256MB Usable Size: 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS M2A-MVP 2-17 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
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.... Loads the optimal settings for the system. Take caution when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. EPP Memory The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the CPU and other system devices. Selct either one...
.... Loads the optimal settings for the system. Take caution when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. EPP Memory The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the CPU and other system devices. Selct either one...
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The following items appear only when the AI Overclocking item is set the DDR memory voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.80 V] [1.90 V] [2.00V] [2.10 V] Setting a very high voltage may cause the system to set to adjust the...: [Auto] [1.20V] [1.30V] [1.40V] [1.50V] CPU Spread Spectrum [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIe Spread Spectrum [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2A-MVP 2-19 You can also type the desired FSB frequency using the numeric keypad. The values range from 200 to adjust the FSB frequency. Processor Frequency...
The following items appear only when the AI Overclocking item is set the DDR memory voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.80 V] [1.90 V] [2.00V] [2.10 V] Setting a very high voltage may cause the system to set to adjust the...: [Auto] [1.20V] [1.30V] [1.40V] [1.50V] CPU Spread Spectrum [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIe Spread Spectrum [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2A-MVP 2-19 You can also type the desired FSB frequency using the numeric keypad. The values range from 200 to adjust the FSB frequency. Processor Frequency...
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... E���n��a��b�l�e�d�] Memory Controller Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Memory Controller Memory Configuration ECC Configuration Power Down Control Alternate VID [Auto] [Auto] Current Memory CLK 533MHz Current CAS Latency (CL) 4.0 Currency RAS/CAS Delay(...: 8x Able to Change Freq. : No uCode Patch Level : None Required Cool'n Quiet [Disabled] AMD Live! [Disabled] Memory Controller Enable/disable the generation of ACPI_PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit...
... E���n��a��b�l�e�d�] Memory Controller Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Memory Controller Memory Configuration ECC Configuration Power Down Control Alternate VID [Auto] [Auto] Current Memory CLK 533MHz Current CAS Latency (CL) 4.0 Currency RAS/CAS Delay(...: 8x Able to Change Freq. : No uCode Patch Level : None Required Cool'n Quiet [Disabled] AMD Live! [Disabled] Memory Controller Enable/disable the generation of ACPI_PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit...
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...] [Disabled] [Enable] MCT Timing Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears when the Memory Frequency item is set the memory frequency. ASUS M2A-MVP 2-21 If Auto, the DRAM speed will not exceed the specified value. Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set to [Limit] and [Manual]. If Limit, the DRAM speed will...
...] [Disabled] [Enable] MCT Timing Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears when the Memory Frequency item is set the memory frequency. ASUS M2A-MVP 2-21 If Auto, the DRAM speed will not exceed the specified value. Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set to [Limit] and [Manual]. If Limit, the DRAM speed will...
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... ECC Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable DRAM scrub redirect, which allows the hardware to report and correct memory errors automatically to correct DRAM ECC errors immediately when they occur, even if background scrubbing is on SPDs. Configuration options: ...;[A��u�t�o�] Enable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled] Enables or disables the unused clocks to [Auto] or disables the Bank Memory Interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-Bit ECC Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables the 4-bit ECC mode. Configuration options: [Disabled]...
... ECC Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable DRAM scrub redirect, which allows the hardware to report and correct memory errors automatically to correct DRAM ECC errors immediately when they occur, even if background scrubbing is on SPDs. Configuration options: ...;[A��u�t�o�] Enable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled] Enables or disables the unused clocks to [Auto] or disables the Bank Memory Interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-Bit ECC Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables the 4-bit ECC mode. Configuration options: [Disabled]...
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Doing this while memory is not being used improves performance. Select an item then press to change the advanced chipset ...Specifies the alternate VID while in use . Configuration options: [1st PCIE>2nd PCIE>PCI] [2nd PCIE>1st PCIE>PCI] [PCI>1st PCIE>2nd PCIE] ASUS M2A-MVP 2-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5 us]...800 V] [Auto] 2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you use . DRAM BG Scrub [Disabled] Allows DRAM scrubbing to correct memory errors so later reads are not in low power state.
Doing this while memory is not being used improves performance. Select an item then press to change the advanced chipset ...Specifies the alternate VID while in use . Configuration options: [1st PCIE>2nd PCIE>PCI] [2nd PCIE>1st PCIE>PCI] [PCI>1st PCIE>2nd PCIE] ASUS M2A-MVP 2-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5 us]...800 V] [Auto] 2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you use . DRAM BG Scrub [Disabled] Allows DRAM scrubbing to correct memory errors so later reads are not in low power state.
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... cause the system to malfunction. 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. Plug And Play O/S [No] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allocate IRQ to PCI...
... cause the system to malfunction. 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. Plug And Play O/S [No] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allocate IRQ to PCI...