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...M2R32-MVP specifications summary Internal connectors 3 x USB 2.0 connectors for six additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x SATA connectors 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1x CPU/2 x Chassis/1 x Power fan connectors 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX... 12 V power connector Chassis intrusion connector Front panel High Definition Audio connector System panel connector Support CD contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12...
...M2R32-MVP specifications summary Internal connectors 3 x USB 2.0 connectors for six additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x SATA connectors 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1x CPU/2 x Chassis/1 x Power fan connectors 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX... 12 V power connector Chassis intrusion connector Front panel High Definition Audio connector System panel connector Support CD contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12...
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... you intend to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the ... it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-15 Failure to the card. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. ...
... you intend to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the ... it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-15 Failure to the card. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. ...
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...information shared shared shared shared - - - - shared shared - - - - shared shared - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignment; shared - - - - - 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2.../2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE/SATA Channel Secondary IDE/SATA Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 IEEE 1394a LAN (88E8001) PCI-E x1_1 PCI-E x1_2 PCI-E x16_1 PCI-E x16_2 USB 1.0 ...
...information shared shared shared shared - - - - shared shared - - - - shared shared - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignment; shared - - - - - 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2.../2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE/SATA Channel Secondary IDE/SATA Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 IEEE 1394a LAN (88E8001) PCI-E x1_1 PCI-E x1_2 PCI-E x16_1 PCI-E x16_2 USB 1.0 ...
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... APIC Support 4-32 4.5.5 APM Configuration 4-33 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor 4-35 4.6 Boot menu 4-37 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-37 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-38 4.6.3 Security 4-38 4.7 Tools menu 4-42 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-42 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 4-43 4.8 Exit menu 4-45 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD...
... APIC Support 4-32 4.5.5 APM Configuration 4-33 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor 4-35 4.6 Boot menu 4-37 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-37 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-38 4.6.3 Security 4-38 4.7 Tools menu 4-42 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-42 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 4-43 4.8 Exit menu 4-45 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD...
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5.4 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-9 5.3.2 AI Net 2 5-11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-12 5.3.4 Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology 5-18 5.3.5 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility 5-20 5.4 RAID configurations 5-25 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-26 5.4.2 ATI® RAID configurations 5-26 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-32 Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 Requirements 6-1 Before you begin 6-1 6.2 Hardware installation...
5.4 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-9 5.3.2 AI Net 2 5-11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-12 5.3.4 Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology 5-18 5.3.5 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility 5-20 5.4 RAID configurations 5-25 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-26 5.4.2 ATI® RAID configurations 5-26 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-32 Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 Requirements 6-1 Before you begin 6-1 6.2 Hardware installation...
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M2R32-MVP specifications summary Internal connectors 3 x USB 2.0 connectors for six additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x SATA connectors 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1x CPU/2 x Chassis/1 x Power fan connectors 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX... 12 V power connector Chassis intrusion connector Front panel High Definition Audio connector System panel connector Support CD contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12...
M2R32-MVP specifications summary Internal connectors 3 x USB 2.0 connectors for six additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x SATA connectors 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1x CPU/2 x Chassis/1 x Power fan connectors 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX... 12 V power connector Chassis intrusion connector Front panel High Definition Audio connector System panel connector Support CD contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12...
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... with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the screw you intend to ...you may need to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Secure the card to install expansion cards. ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-17 Install the software drivers for later use . Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and...
... with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the screw you intend to ...you may need to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Secure the card to install expansion cards. ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-17 Install the software drivers for later use . Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and...
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... - shared shared shared shared - - shared - - - - shared shared - - - - shared shared - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignment; shared shared -- - - shared shared - - - - otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups... Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE/SATA Channel Secondary IDE/SATA Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 IEEE 1394a LAN (88E8001) PCI-E x1_1 PCI-E x1_2 PCI-E x16_1 PCI-E x16_2 USB 1.0 ...
... - shared shared shared shared - - shared - - - - shared shared - - - - shared shared - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignment; shared shared -- - - shared shared - - - - otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups... Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE/SATA Channel Secondary IDE/SATA Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 IEEE 1394a LAN (88E8001) PCI-E x1_1 PCI-E x1_2 PCI-E x16_1 PCI-E x16_2 USB 1.0 ...
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...2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A/BP Current ROM BOARD: M2R32-MVP VER: 0128 DATE: 07/28/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C: A: C: D: E: F: WIN98ESE NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL TEST-REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter] Select or Load ...Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to configure options for details. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No...
...2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A/BP Current ROM BOARD: M2R32-MVP VER: 0128 DATE: 07/28/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C: A: C: D: E: F: WIN98ESE NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL TEST-REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter] Select or Load ...Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to configure options for details. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No...
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Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-25 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-32 ASUS M2R32-MVP
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-25 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-32 ASUS M2R32-MVP
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...174; XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change... motherboard features. Double-click the A S S E T U P . The CD automatically displays the D r i v e r s menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to run the CD. ASUS M2R32-MVP 5-1 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard ...
...174; XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change... motherboard features. Double-click the A S S E T U P . The CD automatically displays the D r i v e r s menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to run the CD. ASUS M2R32-MVP 5-1 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard ...
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...™ driver. SoundMAX ADI1988 Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX® ADI1988 audio driver and application. Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell® Yukon™ Gigabit Ethernet driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. JMicron JMB36X RAID/AHCI Controller Driver Installs the JMicron® JMB36X RAID controller driver. ATI Chipset Driver Installs the ATI® chipset driver. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu...
...™ driver. SoundMAX ADI1988 Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX® ADI1988 audio driver and application. Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell® Yukon™ Gigabit Ethernet driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. JMicron JMB36X RAID/AHCI Controller Driver Installs the JMicron® JMB36X RAID controller driver. ATI Chipset Driver Installs the ATI® chipset driver. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu...
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... anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. View the online help for updates. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c driver. The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for different operating system versions. 5-4 Chapter 5: Software support
... anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. View the online help for updates. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c driver. The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for different operating system versions. 5-4 Chapter 5: Software support
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ASUS M2R32-MVP 5-5 Make ATI RAID Driver Allows you to create a JMicron® JMB36X RAID/AHCI driver disk for a 32-/64-bit system. Make JMicron JMB36X 32/64bit RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create the ULI Serial ATA/RAID driver disk. 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains the item needed to create the ATI® driver disk.
ASUS M2R32-MVP 5-5 Make ATI RAID Driver Allows you to create a JMicron® JMB36X RAID/AHCI driver disk for a 32-/64-bit system. Make JMicron JMB36X 32/64bit RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create the ULI Serial ATA/RAID driver disk. 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains the item needed to create the ATI® driver disk.
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...Panel. 2. button. Click O K to Classic View. 3. 5.3.4 Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, ... to E n a b l e d. The following dialog box appears. 5. Windows® 2000/XP 1. The Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology item is set it to install the Cool 'n' Quiet™ driver and application before using this feature. 5-18 Chapter 5: Software support From the P o w e r s c h e m e s combo list box, select M i n i m a l Power Management. 6. Go to the A d v a...
...Panel. 2. button. Click O K to Classic View. 3. 5.3.4 Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, ... to E n a b l e d. The following dialog box appears. 5. Windows® 2000/XP 1. The Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology item is set it to install the Cool 'n' Quiet™ driver and application before using this feature. 5-18 Chapter 5: Software support From the P o w e r s c h e m e s combo list box, select M i n i m a l Power Management. 6. Go to the A d v a...
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Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD1988As Audio Driver from the support CD that one of these operating systems is correctly installed, you will find the SoundMAX® icon on the taskbar. 5-20 Chapter 5: .... 5.3.5 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility The ADI AD1988A High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX® audio utility with the motherboard package to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your PC. Make sure that came with AudioESP™ software to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility...
Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD1988As Audio Driver from the support CD that one of these operating systems is correctly installed, you will find the SoundMAX® icon on the taskbar. 5-20 Chapter 5: .... 5.3.5 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility The ADI AD1988A High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX® audio utility with the motherboard package to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your PC. Make sure that came with AudioESP™ software to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility...
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... may also set the O n C h i p S A T A T y p e item to S t o r a g e C o n f i g u r a t i o n, and set the RAID configurations in the BIOS Setup before you have installed the Serial ATA RAID driver. 5.4.1 Installing hard disks The motherboard supports Ultra DMA 133/100/66 and Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and...
... may also set the O n C h i p S A T A T y p e item to S t o r a g e C o n f i g u r a t i o n, and set the RAID configurations in the BIOS Setup before you have installed the Serial ATA RAID driver. 5.4.1 Installing hard disks The motherboard supports Ultra DMA 133/100/66 and Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and...
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...2. Save changes and exit BIOS. 5. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 6. To install the RAID driver: 1. Set the optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Follow succeeding... F6 key to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Press during POST to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Insert the support CD into the floppy drive then press . 9. To create a RAID driver disk: 1. Place the motherboard support CD into the optical drive. 3. When the D r i v e r s menu appears, click A T i C h i...
...2. Save changes and exit BIOS. 5. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 6. To install the RAID driver: 1. Set the optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Follow succeeding... F6 key to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Press during POST to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Insert the support CD into the floppy drive then press . 9. To create a RAID driver disk: 1. Place the motherboard support CD into the optical drive. 3. When the D r i v e r s menu appears, click A T i C h i...
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... MHz when you use DVI output. Requirements • CrossFire™ Edition graphics card (Master) • CrossFire™-ready graphics card (Slave) • CrossFire™-ready motherboard, such as the ASUS M2R32-MVP motherboard. • Make sure that your system To uninstall other graphics card drivers in this section. Follow the installation procedures in your graphics card...
... MHz when you use DVI output. Requirements • CrossFire™ Edition graphics card (Master) • CrossFire™-ready graphics card (Slave) • CrossFire™-ready motherboard, such as the ASUS M2R32-MVP motherboard. • Make sure that your system To uninstall other graphics card drivers in this section. Follow the installation procedures in your graphics card...
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Turn on your system and log in your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Click N e x t to continue. 4. ASUS M2R32-MVP 6-5 The ATI CrossFire™ technology supports only the following operating systems: • Windows® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with your optical drive. The ...
Turn on your system and log in your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Click N e x t to continue. 4. ASUS M2R32-MVP 6-5 The ATI CrossFire™ technology supports only the following operating systems: • Windows® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with your optical drive. The ...