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Motherboard M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series
Motherboard M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series
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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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...place the product in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. 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 all ...
...place the product in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. 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 all ...
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...of the standard package. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ support This chapter describes the ATI CrossFire™ feature and...contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter ...
...of the standard package. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ support This chapter describes the ATI CrossFire™ feature and...contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter ...
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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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... items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application DVD 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! ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- 1.1 Welcome! Before you for 2 devices 6 x Serial...
... items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application DVD 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! ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- 1.1 Welcome! Before you for 2 devices 6 x Serial...
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1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard ... FX / Phenom X4 / Phenom 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™ 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more ...
1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard ... FX / Phenom X4 / Phenom 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™ 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more ...
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... files to external devices. com for details. See pages 2-26 and 2-29 for superb graphics performance. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- Native DDR2 1066 support This motherboard is the first AMD® platform with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to... get high quality images. It provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwidth to www.asus. ATI CrossFireX™ Technology...
... files to external devices. com for details. See pages 2-26 and 2-29 for superb graphics performance. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- Native DDR2 1066 support This motherboard is the first AMD® platform with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to... get high quality images. It provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwidth to www.asus. ATI CrossFireX™ Technology...
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...with dual-RAID functionality that simultaneously sends different audio streams to analog format, and therefore well preserves signal quality. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) Out jacks.It allows digital audio...Skype as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals, and other PC portable devices. Dual RAID solution The onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with high performance RAID 0, 1, and 0+1 functions.
...with dual-RAID functionality that simultaneously sends different audio streams to analog format, and therefore well preserves signal quality. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) Out jacks.It allows digital audio...Skype as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals, and other PC portable devices. Dual RAID solution The onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with high performance RAID 0, 1, and 0+1 functions.
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...system to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. The motherboard uses a special design on DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 sockets only. ASUS Cool Mempipe (WiFi-AP Edition only) ASUS Cool Mempipe supports unparalleled memory overclocking via innovative thermal solutions. AI Gear 2 AI ...to choose from profiles to dissipate heat these critical components generate. See page 5-30 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1-
...system to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. The motherboard uses a special design on DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 sockets only. ASUS Cool Mempipe (WiFi-AP Edition only) ASUS Cool Mempipe supports unparalleled memory overclocking via innovative thermal solutions. AI Gear 2 AI ...to choose from profiles to dissipate heat these critical components generate. See page 5-30 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1-
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... high quality audio. See page 5-21for details. The purpose of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to pages 5-13 for details. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can be carried away by yourself. AI Audio 2 AI Audio 2 creates a ...according to system loading to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to experience true-to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. Fanless Design-Heat-pipe The ...
... high quality audio. See page 5-21for details. The purpose of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to pages 5-13 for details. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can be carried away by yourself. AI Audio 2 AI Audio 2 creates a ...according to system loading to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to experience true-to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. Fanless Design-Heat-pipe The ...
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...Probe II, you can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to the motherboard. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. When using an OS-based flash utility. The BIOS settings can easily monitor the critical components of...on your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Smart Support CD This feature provides a checklist that allows the user to know which drivers are already installed, as well as those that allows users to install. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your screen. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series ...
...Probe II, you can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to the motherboard. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. When using an OS-based flash utility. The BIOS settings can easily monitor the critical components of...on your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Smart Support CD This feature provides a checklist that allows the user to know which drivers are already installed, as well as those that allows users to install. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your screen. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series ...
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...the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02V steps...™) technology auto‑detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed when needed. 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 voltage, southbridge voltage, and DRAM ...
...the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02V steps...™) technology auto‑detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed when needed. 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 voltage, southbridge voltage, and DRAM ...
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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 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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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
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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... the power supply. The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 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 ...any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 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. Failure to do so ...
... the power supply. The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 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 ...any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 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. Failure to do so ...
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.... 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Make sure to the rear part of the chassis ® M3A32-MVP DELUXE 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Failure to the chassis. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place it . The edge with external ports goes to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the...
.... 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Make sure to the rear part of the chassis ® M3A32-MVP DELUXE 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Failure to the chassis. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place it . The edge with external ports goes to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the...
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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... 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... 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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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM2+/AM2 socket designed for AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom X4 / Phenom X2 ...up to a 90º angle; Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. Make sure you use a CPU designed for Socket AM2 Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 / Sempron processor. The .... The AM2+/AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Opteron processor. M3A32-MVP DELUXE ® M3A32-MVP DELUXE CPU Socket AM2+/AM2 2.
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM2+/AM2 socket designed for AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom X4 / Phenom X2 ...up to a 90º angle; Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. Make sure you use a CPU designed for Socket AM2 Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 / Sempron processor. The .... The AM2+/AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Opteron processor. M3A32-MVP DELUXE ® M3A32-MVP DELUXE CPU Socket AM2+/AM2 2.
