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...PCI slots Supports ATI CrossFire™ graphics cards (both at x16 mode) ATI SB600 Southbridge supports: - 1 x IDE connector for AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64 FX/ Athlon™ 64/Sempron™ processor AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32- M2R32-MVP specifications summary CPU Chipset ...System bus Memory Expansion slots CrossFire™ Storage High Definition Audio LAN IEEE 1394a USB BIOS features Socket AM2 for two Ultra DMA...
...PCI slots Supports ATI CrossFire™ graphics cards (both at x16 mode) ATI SB600 Southbridge supports: - 1 x IDE connector for AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64 FX/ Athlon™ 64/Sempron™ processor AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32- M2R32-MVP specifications summary CPU Chipset ...System bus Memory Expansion slots CrossFire™ Storage High Definition Audio LAN IEEE 1394a USB BIOS features Socket AM2 for two Ultra DMA...
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...for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction The chipset allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, sharing, and texture settings. The ATI CrossFire™ Xpress 3200 also comes with the Marvell® 88E8001 Gigabit LAN controller to provide the total solution for your display ...64/ Sempron and dual-core Athlon 64 X2/Athlon 64 FX processors with existing PCI specifications. ATI CrossFire™ Xpress 3200 The motherboard features ATI CrossFire™ Xpress 3200 support, delivering improved overclocking and optimal PCI Express device performance. PCI Express features...
...for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction The chipset allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, sharing, and texture settings. The ATI CrossFire™ Xpress 3200 also comes with the Marvell® 88E8001 Gigabit LAN controller to provide the total solution for your display ...64/ Sempron and dual-core Athlon 64 X2/Athlon 64 FX processors with existing PCI specifications. ATI CrossFire™ Xpress 3200 The motherboard features ATI CrossFire™ Xpress 3200 support, delivering improved overclocking and optimal PCI Express device performance. PCI Express features...
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...cards installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.5.6 Two PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two ATI CrossFire™ PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-17 The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x16 slots. 2.5.4...cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. See Chapter 6 for details on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 Two PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card ...
...cards installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.5.6 Two PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two ATI CrossFire™ PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-17 The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x16 slots. 2.5.4...cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. See Chapter 6 for details on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 Two PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card ...
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...(blue) slot Card Type Speed Single PCIe x16 graphics card x16 graphics card PCIe x16 graphics card x16 Dual graphics cards in CrossFire™ ATI CrossFire Edition graphics card x16 mode* Dual graphics cards (Dual Graphics card x16 display) PCIEX16_2 (black) slot Card Type Speed PCIe ...blue) PCI Express slot and install any other PCI Express device on the secondary (black) PCI Express slot. • In CrossFire™ mode, install the ATI CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics card on self test (POST). • Refer to the table below for possible PCI Express Card...
...(blue) slot Card Type Speed Single PCIe x16 graphics card x16 graphics card PCIe x16 graphics card x16 Dual graphics cards in CrossFire™ ATI CrossFire Edition graphics card x16 mode* Dual graphics cards (Dual Graphics card x16 display) PCIEX16_2 (black) slot Card Type Speed PCIe ...blue) PCI Express slot and install any other PCI Express device on the secondary (black) PCI Express slot. • In CrossFire™ mode, install the ATI CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics card on self test (POST). • Refer to the table below for possible PCI Express Card...
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... PSU with 500 ~ 600 W power to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; Doing so will not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-29 otherwise, the system will damage the motherboard! NEVER connect a U S B c a b l e ...you want to use the ATI CrossFire™ Graphics solution, use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of the system chassis. ® +12V TPB2+ GND TPA2+ M2R32-MVP 1 IE1394_2 M2R32-MVP IEEE 1394 connector GND +12V ...
... PSU with 500 ~ 600 W power to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; Doing so will not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-29 otherwise, the system will damage the motherboard! NEVER connect a U S B c a b l e ...you want to use the ATI CrossFire™ Graphics solution, use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of the system chassis. ® +12V TPB2+ GND TPA2+ M2R32-MVP 1 IE1394_2 M2R32-MVP IEEE 1394 connector GND +12V ...
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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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... following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up ...sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of the support CD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to install ATI CrossFire...
... following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up ...sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of the support CD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to install ATI CrossFire...
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...64-bit computing Supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports AMD HyperTransport™ Technology Supports AMD Live!™ Ready ATI™ CrossFire™ Xpress 3200/ATI™ SB600 2000/1600 MT/s Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 8... X2/Athlon™ 64 FX/ Athlon™ 64/Sempron™ processor AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32- M2R32-MVP specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots CrossFire™ Storage High Definition Audio LAN IEEE 1394a USB BIOS features Socket AM2 for two Ultra DMA 133/100...
...64-bit computing Supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports AMD HyperTransport™ Technology Supports AMD Live!™ Ready ATI™ CrossFire™ Xpress 3200/ATI™ SB600 2000/1600 MT/s Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 8... X2/Athlon™ 64 FX/ Athlon™ 64/Sempron™ processor AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32- M2R32-MVP specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots CrossFire™ Storage High Definition Audio LAN IEEE 1394a USB BIOS features Socket AM2 for two Ultra DMA 133/100...
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... highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard supports AMD socket AM2 single-core Athlon 64/ Sempron and dual-core Athlon 64 X2/Athlon 64 FX processors with existing PCI specifications. ATI CrossFire™ Xpress 3200 The motherboard features ATI CrossFire™ Xpress 3200 support, ...delivering improved overclocking and optimal PCI Express device performance. The ATI CrossFire™ Xpress 3200 also comes with the Marvell®...
... highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard supports AMD socket AM2 single-core Athlon 64/ Sempron and dual-core Athlon 64 X2/Athlon 64 FX processors with existing PCI specifications. ATI CrossFire™ Xpress 3200 The motherboard features ATI CrossFire™ Xpress 3200 support, ...delivering improved overclocking and optimal PCI Express device performance. The ATI CrossFire™ Xpress 3200 also comes with the Marvell®...
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... shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x16 slots. ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-19 The figure shows two graphics cards installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.5.6 Two PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two ATI CrossFire™ PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI ...Express specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the CrossFire™ technology feature. See Chapter 6 for details on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 Two PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply...
... shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x16 slots. ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-19 The figure shows two graphics cards installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.5.6 Two PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two ATI CrossFire™ PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI ...Express specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the CrossFire™ technology feature. See Chapter 6 for details on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 Two PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply...
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...) slot Card Type Speed Single PCIe x16 graphics card x16 graphics card PCIe x16 graphics card x16 Dual graphics cards in CrossFire™ ATI CrossFire Edition graphics card x16 mode* Dual graphics cards (Dual Graphics card x16 display) PCIEX16_2 (black) slot Card Type Speed PCIe... devices (non-VGA) x16 ATI CrossFire-ready x16 graphics card Graphics card x16 * In CrossFire™ mode, install two ATI graphics cards from the same GPU family. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information •...
...) slot Card Type Speed Single PCIe x16 graphics card x16 graphics card PCIe x16 graphics card x16 Dual graphics cards in CrossFire™ ATI CrossFire Edition graphics card x16 mode* Dual graphics cards (Dual Graphics card x16 display) PCIEX16_2 (black) slot Card Type Speed PCIe... devices (non-VGA) x16 ATI CrossFire-ready x16 graphics card Graphics card x16 * In CrossFire™ mode, install two ATI graphics cards from the same GPU family. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information •...
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...power-consuming devices. ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-31 NEVER ...M2R32-MVP 1 IE1394_2 M2R32-MVP IEEE 1394 connector GND +12V TPB2GND TPA2- • For a fully-configured system, we recommend that you want to use the ATI CrossFire™ Graphics solution, use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX... 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 400 W. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will damage the motherboard...
...power-consuming devices. ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-31 NEVER ...M2R32-MVP 1 IE1394_2 M2R32-MVP IEEE 1394 connector GND +12V TPB2GND TPA2- • For a fully-configured system, we recommend that you want to use the ATI CrossFire™ Graphics solution, use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX... 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 400 W. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will damage the motherboard...
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This chapter tells how to install CrossFire™ graphics cards to avail of ATI's Multi-Video Processing technology. 6 ATI CrossFire™ technology support
This chapter tells how to install CrossFire™ graphics cards to avail of ATI's Multi-Video Processing technology. 6 ATI CrossFire™ technology support
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...installation procedures in your system. Windows® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - ASUS M2R32-MVP 6-1 Close all current applications. 2. Before you use DVI output. Select A d d / R e m o v e. 5. 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the ATI CrossFire™ technology that allows you to C o n t r o l P a n e l > A d...system. Requirements • CrossFire™ Edition graphics card (Master) • CrossFire™-ready graphics card (Slave) • CrossFire™-ready motherboard, such as the ASUS M2R32-MVP motherboard. • Make sure...
...installation procedures in your system. Windows® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - ASUS M2R32-MVP 6-1 Close all current applications. 2. Before you use DVI output. Select A d d / R e m o v e. 5. 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the ATI CrossFire™ technology that allows you to C o n t r o l P a n e l > A d...system. Requirements • CrossFire™ Edition graphics card (Master) • CrossFire™-ready graphics card (Slave) • CrossFire™-ready motherboard, such as the ASUS M2R32-MVP motherboard. • Make sure...
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...user guide that the card is properly seated on the slot. 6-2 Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ technology support Make sure that came with the ATI CrossFire™ Edition graphics card. Insert the CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics card into the blue slot. To install the graphics cards...: 1. Master graphics card Slave graphics card 2. Prepare one CrossFire™ Edition graphics card, which will...
...user guide that the card is properly seated on the slot. 6-2 Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ technology support Make sure that came with the ATI CrossFire™ Edition graphics card. Insert the CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics card into the blue slot. To install the graphics cards...: 1. Master graphics card Slave graphics card 2. Prepare one CrossFire™ Edition graphics card, which will...
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Insert the CrossFire™-ready (Slave) graphics card into the black slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. 4. ASUS M2R32-MVP 6-3 3. Connect one end of the external cable to the Master graphics card.
Insert the CrossFire™-ready (Slave) graphics card into the black slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. 4. ASUS M2R32-MVP 6-3 3. Connect one end of the external cable to the Master graphics card.
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Connect an auxiliary power source from the power supply to the Slave graphics card. 6. Connect the other end of the external cable to the graphics cards. 7 5 6 6-4 Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ technology support Connect the loose end to the corresponding port on your monitor. 7. 5.
Connect an auxiliary power source from the power supply to the Slave graphics card. 6. Connect the other end of the external cable to the graphics cards. 7 5 6 6-4 Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ technology support Connect the loose end to the corresponding port on your monitor. 7. 5.
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... package to continue. 4. The installation window appears. Click I n s t a l l C r o s s F i r e d r i v e r s. 3. Click N e x t to install the device drivers. The opening menu appears. Place the CrossFire™ installation CD in with administrator rights. 2. ASUS M2R32-MVP 6-5 The ATI CrossFire™ technology supports only the following operating systems: • Windows® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with Service Pack 2 (SP2...
... package to continue. 4. The installation window appears. Click I n s t a l l C r o s s F i r e d r i v e r s. 3. Click N e x t to install the device drivers. The opening menu appears. Place the CrossFire™ installation CD in with administrator rights. 2. ASUS M2R32-MVP 6-5 The ATI CrossFire™ technology supports only the following operating systems: • Windows® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with Service Pack 2 (SP2...
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Click F i n i s h. 6-6 Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ technology support Installation begins. 7. Click Y e s to restart your computer. A status window appears, indicating the progress of the installation. 8. 5. The S e t u p C o m p l e t e window appears, indicating that you ...
Click F i n i s h. 6-6 Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ technology support Installation begins. 7. Click Y e s to restart your computer. A status window appears, indicating the progress of the installation. 8. 5. The S e t u p C o m p l e t e window appears, indicating that you ...
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The Catalyst™ Control Center Dialog Box View The Catalyst™ Control Center provides two views: • Standard - allows advanced users to access and configure the complete features of the software • Set to A d v a n c e view to enable the CrossFire™ function. • Make sure that the Dual-slot configuration item in the BIOS is set to [Auto] or [Dual Video Cards] if you want to enable the CrossFire™ function. 6-8 Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ technology support simple view with wizards for beginners • A d v a n c e -
The Catalyst™ Control Center Dialog Box View The Catalyst™ Control Center provides two views: • Standard - allows advanced users to access and configure the complete features of the software • Set to A d v a n c e view to enable the CrossFire™ function. • Make sure that the Dual-slot configuration item in the BIOS is set to [Auto] or [Dual Video Cards] if you want to enable the CrossFire™ function. 6-8 Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ technology support simple view with wizards for beginners • A d v a n c e -