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... Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 Contents 4.3.7 System Information 4-15 4.4 Advanced menu 4-16 4.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration 4-16 4.4.2 AI ... 4-29 4.5.5 APM Configuration 4-29 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor 4-31 4.6 Boot menu 4-32 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-32 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-33 4.6.3 Security 4-34 4.7 Tools menu 4-36 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-36...
... Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 Contents 4.3.7 System Information 4-15 4.4 Advanced menu 4-16 4.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration 4-16 4.4.2 AI ... 4-29 4.5.5 APM Configuration 4-29 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor 4-31 4.6 Boot menu 4-32 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-32 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-33 4.6.3 Security 4-34 4.7 Tools menu 4-36 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-36...
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...2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See pages 4-5 and 4-36 for details. When using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- Profile that are already installed, as well as those that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Smart ...This feature allows you to install. See page 4-37 for a more colorful and vivid image on your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to convert your...
...2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See pages 4-5 and 4-36 for details. When using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- Profile that are already installed, as well as those that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Smart ...This feature allows you to install. See page 4-37 for a more colorful and vivid image on your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to convert your...
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... The multi-language BIOS allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. See page 4-12 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 Precision Tweaker 2 allows the user to adjust the northbridge...for th ultimate customized overclocking configuration. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (AI NOS™) technology auto‑detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed when...
... The multi-language BIOS allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. See page 4-12 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 Precision Tweaker 2 allows the user to adjust the northbridge...for th ultimate customized overclocking configuration. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (AI NOS™) technology auto‑detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed when...
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To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. M3A32-MVP DELUXE ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M3A32-MVP DELUXE Clear RTC RAM • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC)...plug the power cord before reboot the system. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information You must turn ON the computer. 6. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Plug the power cord and turn off is required prior using C.P.R. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, ...
To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. M3A32-MVP DELUXE ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M3A32-MVP DELUXE Clear RTC RAM • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC)...plug the power cord before reboot the system. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information You must turn ON the computer. 6. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Plug the power cord and turn off is required prior using C.P.R. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, ...
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.... Refer to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector SATA 1/3 SATA 2/4 Color Red Black Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data disk Connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to the table below for the recommended SATA hard... cable to SATA device. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using the connectors in Native IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1/3 connector.
.... Refer to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector SATA 1/3 SATA 2/4 Color Red Black Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data disk Connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to the table below for the recommended SATA hard... cable to SATA device. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using the connectors in Native IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1/3 connector.
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By default, this connector. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-35 otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 600 W. • Do not forget to connect the 8-pin ATX +12 V power plug; The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is for a chassis-mounted... pin definition Legacy AC '97 audio pin definition AGND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR M3A32-MVP DELUXE AGND NC NC NC ® MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M3A32-MVP DELUXE Analog front panel connector • We recommend that you connect a high-...
By default, this connector. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-35 otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 600 W. • Do not forget to connect the 8-pin ATX +12 V power plug; The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is for a chassis-mounted... pin definition Legacy AC '97 audio pin definition AGND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR M3A32-MVP DELUXE AGND NC NC NC ® MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M3A32-MVP DELUXE Analog front panel connector • We recommend that you connect a high-...
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Advanced menu 4-16 4.5 Power menu 4-28 4.6 Boot menu 4-32 4.7 Tools menu 4-36 4.8 Exit menu 4-38 ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Advanced menu 4-16 4.5 Power menu 4-28 4.6 Boot menu 4-32 4.7 Tools menu 4-36 4.8 Exit menu 4-38 ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series
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Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. You can switch between drives by pressing before the correct file ... to prevent system boot failure! You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by pressing + during POST to display the following. Then press . 4. When the correct BIOS file is built-in the BIOS chip so it . ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: M3A32-MVP VER: 0301...
Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. You can switch between drives by pressing before the correct file ... to prevent system boot failure! You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by pressing + during POST to display the following. Then press . 4. When the correct BIOS file is built-in the BIOS chip so it . ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: M3A32-MVP VER: 0301...
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...BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the extension name. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support...the [filename] is any user-assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for the motherboard. Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: 1. 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you created earlier. 2. Save the BIOS ...
...BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the extension name. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support...the [filename] is any user-assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for the motherboard. Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: 1. 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you created earlier. 2. Save the BIOS ...
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...the bootable floppy disk. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. done Advance Check ...... The utility returns to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11....24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Reading flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- A:\>afudos /iM3A32-MVP.ROM 4. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Reboot...
...the bootable floppy disk. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. done Advance Check ...... The utility returns to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11....24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Reading flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- A:\>afudos /iM3A32-MVP.ROM 4. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Reboot...
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... this utility. • If your display receives no signal during the updating process. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for floppy... Reading file "M3A32-MVP.ROM". Turn on the system. 2. Restart the system after the system reboots. You will hear four beeps when the updating process is ...BIOS 3. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive. 3. 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains BIOS file to the USB port. 2. You can cause system boot failure! 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Floppy found , the utility reads the...
... this utility. • If your display receives no signal during the updating process. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for floppy... Reading file "M3A32-MVP.ROM". Turn on the system. 2. Restart the system after the system reboots. You will hear four beeps when the updating process is ...BIOS 3. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive. 3. 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains BIOS file to the USB port. 2. You can cause system boot failure! 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Floppy found , the utility reads the...
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... keys differ from one screen to select a field. Some of the screen has the following main items: Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM)... configuration For changing the system boot configuration For Configuring options for that particular menu. Use [+] or [-] to select items in ] [English] Primary IDE Master Primary...
... keys differ from one screen to select a field. Some of the screen has the following main items: Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM)... configuration For changing the system boot configuration For Configuring options for that particular menu. Use [+] or [-] to select items in ] [English] Primary IDE Master Primary...
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.... You cannot select an item that is user- Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the screen. 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a sub-menu. Use [+]...Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-11 Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to select a field. Main menu items A solid triangle ...
.... You cannot select an item that is user- Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the screen. 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a sub-menu. Use [+]...Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-11 Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to select a field. Main menu items A solid triangle ...
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..., giving you to set the system date. 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of the basic system information. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [10:55:25] [Wed 09/12/2007] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] 4.3.4 Language [English] Allows you to select the...
..., giving you to set the system date. 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of the basic system information. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [10:55:25] [Wed 09/12/2007] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] 4.3.4 Language [English] Allows you to select the...
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.... Loads the optimal settings for the system. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup If the system becomes unstable, return to malfunction. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration AI NET2 CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items...
.... Loads the optimal settings for the system. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup If the system becomes unstable, return to malfunction. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration AI NET2 CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items...
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... 6111 SATA Controller [Enable] Configuration options: [Enable] [Disabled] Marvell 6121 SATA Controller [Enable] Configuration options: [Enable] [Disabled] ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-25 The following item appears only when you to [Auto]. Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to set this item... previous item. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] Onboard Lan [Enable] Configuration options: [Enable] [Disabled] Onboard Lan Boot Rom [Disabled] This item appears only when you disable the Serial Port1 Address item. 4.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP ...
... 6111 SATA Controller [Enable] Configuration options: [Enable] [Disabled] Marvell 6121 SATA Controller [Enable] Configuration options: [Enable] [Disabled] ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-25 The following item appears only when you to [Auto]. Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to set this item... previous item. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] Onboard Lan [Enable] Configuration options: [Enable] [Disabled] Onboard Lan Boot Rom [Disabled] This item appears only when you disable the Serial Port1 Address item. 4.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP ...
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...The PCI PnP menu items allow you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. If you to select which graphics controller to PCI VGA Palette Snooping [No] [64] [Yes] [Disabled] IRQ3 IRQ4 IRQ5 IRQ7 IRQ9 ...the devices in the system. Plug And Play O/S PCI Latency Timer Allocate IRQ to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. Marvell 6121 Option Rom [Disabled] This item appears when you enable Marvell 6121 Option Rom. Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Allows you ...
...The PCI PnP menu items allow you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. If you to select which graphics controller to PCI VGA Palette Snooping [No] [64] [Yes] [Disabled] IRQ3 IRQ4 IRQ5 IRQ7 IRQ9 ...the devices in the system. Plug And Play O/S PCI Latency Timer Allocate IRQ to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. Marvell 6121 Option Rom [Disabled] This item appears when you enable Marvell 6121 Option Rom. Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Allows you ...
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...] [S3 Only] [Auto] 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support [Auto] [No] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for System...
...] [S3 Only] [Auto] 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support [Auto] [No] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for System...
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... to [Optimal], the CPU fan automatically adjusts depending on the number of the CPU Q-Fan. Configuration options: [Optimal] [Silent Mode] [Performance Mode] 4.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends... speed. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the CPU temperature. When set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Set this item to [Silent Mode] to minimize fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation, or [Performance Mode] to display the sub-menu....
... to [Optimal], the CPU fan automatically adjusts depending on the number of the CPU Q-Fan. Configuration options: [Optimal] [Silent Mode] [Performance Mode] 4.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends... speed. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the CPU temperature. When set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Set this item to [Silent Mode] to minimize fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation, or [Performance Mode] to display the sub-menu....
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...] [Enabled] Set this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on state for the F1 key to boot the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Intrusion [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-33 This will decrease the time needed to be pressed when error occurs. Change Option F1 General Help...
...] [Enabled] Set this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on state for the F1 key to boot the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Intrusion [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-33 This will decrease the time needed to be pressed when error occurs. Change Option F1 General Help...