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......iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series specifications summary xii 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 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features 1-5 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features1-8 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...
......iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series specifications summary xii 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 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features 1-5 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features1-8 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...
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...) should not be placed in municipal waste. Do not place the product in your retailer. viii 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, ...the signal cables are using an adpater or extension cord. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If possible, ...
...) should not be placed in municipal waste. Do not place the product in your retailer. viii 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, ...the signal cables are using an adpater or extension cord. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If possible, ...
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... through the BIOS Setup menus. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. ix ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways...
... through the BIOS Setup menus. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. ix ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... Documentation ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1 x Multi-functional module (1-port IEEE 1394a module and 2-port USB 2.0 module) ASUS CrossFire™ bridge cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series motherboard! Before you for 2 devices 6 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable ASUS Cool Mempipe (WiFi-AP Ediition Only) ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector...
... Documentation ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1 x Multi-functional module (1-port IEEE 1394a module and 2-port USB 2.0 module) ASUS CrossFire™ bridge cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series motherboard! Before you for 2 devices 6 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable ASUS Cool Mempipe (WiFi-AP Ediition Only) ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector...
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... X2 / Athlon™ 64 X2 / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). HyperTransport™ 3.0 support HyperTransport™ ...up to create a smoother, faster computing environment. See page 2-6 for details. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on 64-bit architecture. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory ...
... X2 / Athlon™ 64 X2 / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). HyperTransport™ 3.0 support HyperTransport™ ...up to create a smoother, faster computing environment. See page 2-6 for details. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on 64-bit architecture. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory ...
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... SATA port located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions, enabling easy backup of the AM2+ CPUs only. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- com for details. See page 2-22 for the supported CPU models. See page 2‑12 for double speed and...and other memory demanding applications. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. Multi-VGA support This motherboard is supported by some of media files to support Quad-CrossFire™, the most advanced graphics standard that provides higher frame rates...
... SATA port located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions, enabling easy backup of the AM2+ CPUs only. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- com for details. See page 2-22 for the supported CPU models. See page 2‑12 for double speed and...and other memory demanding applications. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. Multi-VGA support This motherboard is supported by some of media files to support Quad-CrossFire™, the most advanced graphics standard that provides higher frame rates...
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...high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such as a replacement for tradition long distance telephone service. Since WiFi-AP Solo is in either AP or wireless client mode. The AMD® SB600 chipset incorporates four Serial ATA connectors with dual-RAID functionality ...that allows you to select the best RAID solution using Serial ATA devices. WiFi-AP Solo (WiFi-AP Edition only) WiFi-AP Solo allows a new level of an extra WiFi-AP. Dual RAID solution The onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with high performance RAID 0, 1, and 0+1 functions. See pages 2-29 ...
...high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such as a replacement for tradition long distance telephone service. Since WiFi-AP Solo is in either AP or wireless client mode. The AMD® SB600 chipset incorporates four Serial ATA connectors with dual-RAID functionality ...that allows you to select the best RAID solution using Serial ATA devices. WiFi-AP Solo (WiFi-AP Edition only) WiFi-AP Solo allows a new level of an extra WiFi-AP. Dual RAID solution The onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with high performance RAID 0, 1, and 0+1 functions. See pages 2-29 ...
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... and ensures quick response and stability of CPU under operating system to suit your needs. You can continue running at most. The motherboard uses a special design on DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 sockets only. AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you to choose from profiles to... ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- See pages 2-18 and 2-19 for details. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can real-time chnage the mode under heavy loading or overclocking modes. ASUS Cool Mempipe supports the thermal dissipation of critical heat generating components. ASUS Cool Mempipe (WiFi-AP Edition only) ASUS Cool...
... and ensures quick response and stability of CPU under operating system to suit your needs. You can continue running at most. The motherboard uses a special design on DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 sockets only. AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you to choose from profiles to... ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- See pages 2-18 and 2-19 for details. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can real-time chnage the mode under heavy loading or overclocking modes. ASUS Cool Mempipe supports the thermal dissipation of critical heat generating components. ASUS Cool Mempipe (WiFi-AP Edition only) ASUS Cool...
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...channels allows you easy ways to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can be carried away by yourself. The purpose of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to pages 5-13 for details. ...Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading ...
...channels allows you easy ways to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can be carried away by yourself. The purpose of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to pages 5-13 for details. ...Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading ...
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... update the BIOS without the usual "fingers"- Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Simply press the predefined hotkey to convert your motherboard against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- Update your screen. Smart Support CD This feature...
... update the BIOS without the usual "fingers"- Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Simply press the predefined hotkey to convert your motherboard against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- Update your screen. Smart Support CD This feature...
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... feature of your choice from the available options. eliminates the need for details. 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 needed.... C.P.R. (CPU Parameter 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 Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. Simply shut ...
... feature of your choice from the available options. eliminates the need for details. 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 needed.... C.P.R. (CPU Parameter 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 Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. Simply shut ...
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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 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-20 2.6 Jumper 2-24 2.7 Connectors 2-25 ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series
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... a reminder that came with a standby power LED. M3A32-MVP DELUXE SB_PWR ® ON Standby Power M3A32-MVP DELUXE Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2- 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or.... • Whenever you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before removing or plugging in the bag...
... a reminder that came with a standby power LED. M3A32-MVP DELUXE SB_PWR ® ON Standby Power M3A32-MVP DELUXE Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2- 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or.... • Whenever you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before removing or plugging in the bag...
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...into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to do so can damage the motherboard. Failure to ensure that you place it . ...Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis ® M3A32-MVP DELUXE 2- ...
...into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to do so can damage the motherboard. Failure to ensure that you place it . ...Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis ® M3A32-MVP DELUXE 2- ...
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Socket AM2+/AM2 M3A32-MVP DELUXE DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) EATXPWR PRI_IDE 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) WFG (WiFi-AP Edition only) KB_USB56 EATX12V CPU_FAN SPDIF_O12 USB34 F_ESATA LAN1_USB12... SATA13 Super I/O SATA24 CHA_FAN1 SATA_RAID12 PWR_FAN USB78 SB_PWR USB910 CHASSIS CLRTC PANEL Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-
Socket AM2+/AM2 M3A32-MVP DELUXE DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) EATXPWR PRI_IDE 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) WFG (WiFi-AP Edition only) KB_USB56 EATX12V CPU_FAN SPDIF_O12 USB34 F_ESATA LAN1_USB12... SATA13 Super I/O SATA24 CHA_FAN1 SATA_RAID12 PWR_FAN USB78 SB_PWR USB910 CHASSIS CLRTC PANEL Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-
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...pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90º angle. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. M3A32-MVP DELUXE ® M3A32-MVP DELUXE CPU Socket AM2+/AM2 2. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ...pin socket designed for the AMD Opteron processor. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. The CPU fits in completely. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90...
...pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90º angle. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. M3A32-MVP DELUXE ® M3A32-MVP DELUXE CPU Socket AM2+/AM2 2. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ...pin socket designed for the AMD Opteron processor. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. The CPU fits in completely. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90...