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Contents Notices vii Safety information viii About this guide ix M2R32-MVP specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout Contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan...
Contents Notices vii Safety information viii About this guide ix M2R32-MVP specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout Contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan...
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...If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, make sure ...carefully read all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for disposal of the electrical outlet you are not sure about the voltage of electronic products. vi
...If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, make sure ...carefully read all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for disposal of the electrical outlet you are not sure about the voltage of electronic products. vi
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...installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the...Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package...
...installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the...Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports 1Product information
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports 1Product information
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...your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M2R32-MVP motherboard Cables 1 x Floppy disk drive signal cable 1 x Ultra DMA cable 133/100/66 cable 2 x...2-port USB 2.0 module Accessories I/O shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector set (USB, IEEE1394a, system panel; retail version only) 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! ASUS M2R32-MVP 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies,...
...your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M2R32-MVP motherboard Cables 1 x Floppy disk drive signal cable 1 x Ultra DMA cable 133/100/66 cable 2 x...2-port USB 2.0 module Accessories I/O shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector set (USB, IEEE1394a, system panel; retail version only) 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! ASUS M2R32-MVP 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies,...
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... With its optimized peer-to provide the total solution for your display configurations and advanced 3D settings. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that allows you are a step ahead in packets. The chipset allows higher ...antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, sharing, and texture settings. Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with the Marvell® 88E8001 Gigabit LAN controller to -peer and general link performance GPU sharing, you to get real-time...
... With its optimized peer-to provide the total solution for your display configurations and advanced 3D settings. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that allows you are a step ahead in packets. The chipset allows higher ...antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, sharing, and texture settings. Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with the Marvell® 88E8001 Gigabit LAN controller to -peer and general link performance GPU sharing, you to get real-time...
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... audio). USB 2.0 is fully-compliant with a host of new features, including Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to IEEE ... rates through the Serial ATA interfaces and the ATI® SB 600 chipset. ASUS M2R32-MVP 1-3 See page 2-30 for details. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go The motherboard fully supports the Serial ATA II 3.0 Gb/s technology through simple, low-cost,...
... audio). USB 2.0 is fully-compliant with a host of new features, including Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to IEEE ... rates through the Serial ATA interfaces and the ATI® SB 600 chipset. ASUS M2R32-MVP 1-3 See page 2-30 for details. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go The motherboard fully supports the Serial ATA II 3.0 Gb/s technology through simple, low-cost,...
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... diagnoses the LAN cable(s) and reports shorts and faults up to 100 meters at 1MHz increment to achieve maximum system performance. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat that lowers the temperature of the Ethernet cable(s) connected...that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts. With this utility, you to the LAN (RJ-45) port(s). 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that critical components generate. Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and...
... diagnoses the LAN cable(s) and reports shorts and faults up to 100 meters at 1MHz increment to achieve maximum system performance. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat that lowers the temperature of the Ethernet cable(s) connected...that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts. With this utility, you to the LAN (RJ-45) port(s). 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that critical components generate. Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and...
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...mode to the correct frequency based on the system configuration. ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS BIOS Profile that allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data ... time, making connection quick and accurate. Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS M2R32-MVP 1-5 Simply press the predefined hotkey to connect or disconnect ...
...mode to the correct frequency based on the system configuration. ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS BIOS Profile that allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data ... time, making connection quick and accurate. Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS M2R32-MVP 1-5 Simply press the predefined hotkey to connect or disconnect ...
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...Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to select the language of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the motherboard that allows you to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to personalize and add style to...the CPU default setting for each parameter. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction The localized BIOS menus allow easier and faster configuration. ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS My Logo2™ is the new feature present in case the system hangs due to your choice from the available options....
...Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to select the language of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the motherboard that allows you to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to personalize and add style to...the CPU default setting for each parameter. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction The localized BIOS menus allow easier and faster configuration. ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS My Logo2™ is the new feature present in case the system hangs due to your choice from the available options....
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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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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 2-15 2.6 Jumper 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-22 ASUS M2R32-MVP
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...ensure that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching... up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® SB_PWR M2R32-MVP M2R32-MVP Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the ATX power supply is ...
...ensure that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching... up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® SB_PWR M2R32-MVP M2R32-MVP Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the ATX power supply is ...
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...your chassis to the chassis documentation before installing or removing the motherboard. Refer to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw ...to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Failure to unplug the power cord before installing the motherboard. Make sure to do so can damage the motherboard. ® Place this side towards the rear of the chassis M2R32-MVP 2-2 Chapter 2:...
...your chassis to the chassis documentation before installing or removing the motherboard. Refer to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw ...to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Failure to unplug the power cord before installing the motherboard. Make sure to do so can damage the motherboard. ® Place this side towards the rear of the chassis M2R32-MVP 2-2 Chapter 2:...
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ESATA COM1 USBPW12 USBPW34 ® EATXPWR PRI_IDE 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR1 CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN 24.5cm (9.6in) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit... AM2 LAN_USB34 AUDIO SPDIF_OUT SPDIF_O1 ATX12V USB910 PCIEX16_1 CD PCIEX1_1 USBPW910 AD1988A PCIEX1_2 Marvell 88E8001 PCIEX16_2 M2R32-MVP PCI1 AAFP IE1394_2 PCI2 USB56 USB78 USBPW56 USBPW78 VIA VT6308P SB_PWR PWR_FAN CHA_FAN1 SATA2 SATA1 SATA4 SATA3 CHASSIS CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power iTE CLRTC IT8726F-S 8Mb BIOS FLOPPY PANEL ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-3
ESATA COM1 USBPW12 USBPW34 ® EATXPWR PRI_IDE 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR1 CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN 24.5cm (9.6in) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit... AM2 LAN_USB34 AUDIO SPDIF_OUT SPDIF_O1 ATX12V USB910 PCIEX16_1 CD PCIEX1_1 USBPW910 AD1988A PCIEX1_2 Marvell 88E8001 PCIEX16_2 M2R32-MVP PCI1 AAFP IE1394_2 PCI2 USB56 USB78 USBPW56 USBPW78 VIA VT6308P SB_PWR PWR_FAN CHA_FAN1 SATA2 SATA1 SATA4 SATA3 CHASSIS CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power iTE CLRTC IT8726F-S 8Mb BIOS FLOPPY PANEL ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-3
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... the AM2 socket. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. The CPU fits in completely. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Unlock the socket by... X2/Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ FX/Sempron™ processor. Make sure you use a CPU is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. ® M2R32-MVP M2R32-MVP CPU Socket AM2 2.
... the AM2 socket. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. The CPU fits in completely. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Unlock the socket by... X2/Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ FX/Sempron™ processor. Make sure you use a CPU is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. ® M2R32-MVP M2R32-MVP CPU Socket AM2 2.
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...8482; processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you install the heatsink and fan ... section do not have to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information CPU fan CPU ...
...8482; processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you install the heatsink and fan ... section do not have to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information CPU fan CPU ...
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When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2R32-MVP M2R32-MVP CPU fan connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. ® 5. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information
When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2R32-MVP M2R32-MVP CPU fan connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. ® 5. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® DIMM_B2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A1 M2R32-MVP M2R32-MVP 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A ...configurations, installing i d e n t i c a l (the same type and size) DDR2 DIMM pairs for each channel provides optimum performance. ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-11 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM...
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® DIMM_B2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A1 M2R32-MVP M2R32-MVP 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A ...configurations, installing i d e n t i c a l (the same type and size) DDR2 DIMM pairs for each channel provides optimum performance. ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-11 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM...