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Contents Contents...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...
Contents Contents...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...
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... - M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series specifications summary High Definition audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ADI® AD1988B 8-channel High Definition audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection, Enumeration, Multi- Streaming, and Jack-Retasking - ASUS AI Gear 2 - ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution & Stack Cool 2 - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS O.C. Profile - ASUS CrashFree...
... - M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series specifications summary High Definition audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ADI® AD1988B 8-channel High Definition audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection, Enumeration, Multi- Streaming, and Jack-Retasking - ASUS AI Gear 2 - ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution & Stack Cool 2 - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS O.C. Profile - ASUS CrashFree...
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...AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with AMD®'s latest AM2+ and multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction HyperTransport™ 3.0 support HyperTransport™ 3.0 ... rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. AMD 790FX Chipset AMD 790FX Chipset is in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™ 64 FX / Athlon™...
...AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with AMD®'s latest AM2+ and multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction HyperTransport™ 3.0 support HyperTransport™ 3.0 ... rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. AMD 790FX Chipset AMD 790FX Chipset is in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™ 64 FX / Athlon™...
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... stability of CPU under operating system to a stable computing environment. 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. To wake the system and return to dissipate heat these critical ...of memory modules on the printed circuit board (PCB) to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- The motherboard uses a special design on DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 sockets only. By lowering the memory and system temperatures, the...
... stability of CPU under operating system to a stable computing environment. 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. To wake the system and return to dissipate heat these critical ...of memory modules on the printed circuit board (PCB) to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- The motherboard uses a special design on DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 sockets only. By lowering the memory and system temperatures, the...
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...of booting the BIOS. When the system hangs due to overclocking. 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. See page 5-34 for... in 0.02V steps to select the language of your system easier and faster. See page 5-32 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 voltage ...
...of booting the BIOS. When the system hangs due to overclocking. 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. See page 5-34 for... in 0.02V steps to select the language of your system easier and faster. See page 5-32 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 voltage ...
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...clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to overclocking. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before reboot ... Plug the power cord and turn off is required prior using C.P.R. 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 overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Removing the cap ...
...clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to overclocking. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before reboot ... Plug the power cord and turn off is required prior using C.P.R. 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 overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Removing the cap ...
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...and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration Advanced Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking PLL1 Spread Spectrum PLL2 Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] Processor Voltage CPU VDDA Voltage CPU-NB HT Link Speed ...system becomes unstable, return to the default. 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to individually set overclocking parameters. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration AI NET2 CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices...
...and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration Advanced Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking PLL1 Spread Spectrum PLL2 Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] Processor Voltage CPU VDDA Voltage CPU-NB HT Link Speed ...system becomes unstable, return to the default. 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to individually set overclocking parameters. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration AI NET2 CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices...
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... from 0.8000V to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage. Refer to 1.7125V with a 0.0125V interval. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-17 Some of the following items appear when you to set AI Overclocking to [Manual], or [Standard]. PCIE Frequency [XXX] Use the and keys to the system bus and PCI bus. FSB...
... from 0.8000V to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage. Refer to 1.7125V with a 0.0125V interval. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-17 Some of the following items appear when you to set AI Overclocking to [Manual], or [Standard]. PCIE Frequency [XXX] Use the and keys to the system bus and PCI bus. FSB...
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drop-down menu button Click the drop-down menu button and select Disable or Manual. This ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks. button on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI N.O.S. mode Click Apply at the bottom to save the configuration. 5-32 Chapter 5: Software support After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the AI Suite main window. select an N.O.S. 5.3.8 ASUS AI N.O.S.
drop-down menu button Click the drop-down menu button and select Disable or Manual. This ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks. button on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI N.O.S. mode Click Apply at the bottom to save the configuration. 5-32 Chapter 5: Software support After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the AI Suite main window. select an N.O.S. 5.3.8 ASUS AI N.O.S.
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After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5-34 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.10 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. The options on the AI Suite main window.
After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5-34 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.10 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. The options on the AI Suite main window.
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5.3.11 AMD OverDrive (AOD) The AMD® OverDrive™ utility allows you to BIOS after the system reboots. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-35 These configurations will not be saved to configure system and overclocking settings in WIndows® environment.
5.3.11 AMD OverDrive (AOD) The AMD® OverDrive™ utility allows you to BIOS after the system reboots. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-35 These configurations will not be saved to configure system and overclocking settings in WIndows® environment.
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Contents Contents...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...
Contents Contents...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...
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... utility Precision Tweaker 2: - ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS Noise Filter - Profile - AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) - ASUS Fanless Design: Cool Mempipe solution (WiFi-AP Edition only) - ASUS O.C. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the rear panel) ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS AI Audio 2 ASUS EZ DIY - FSB tuning from 100 MHz to 1066 MHz - M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series specifications summary...
... utility Precision Tweaker 2: - ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS Noise Filter - Profile - AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) - ASUS Fanless Design: Cool Mempipe solution (WiFi-AP Edition only) - ASUS O.C. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the rear panel) ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS AI Audio 2 ASUS EZ DIY - FSB tuning from 100 MHz to 1066 MHz - M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series specifications summary...
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...Athlon™ 64 FX processors with AMD®'s latest AM2+ and multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to...ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with less power consumption. AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ 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...
...Athlon™ 64 FX processors with AMD®'s latest AM2+ and multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to...ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with less power consumption. AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ 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...
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... components generate. To wake the system and return to a stable computing environment. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- ASUS Cool Mempipe (WiFi-AP Edition only) ASUS Cool Mempipe supports unparalleled memory overclocking via innovative thermal solutions. See pages 2-18 and 2-19 for details. 8+2 Phase Power Design ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design, with independent power to suit your needs. See page...
... components generate. To wake the system and return to a stable computing environment. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- ASUS Cool Mempipe (WiFi-AP Edition only) ASUS Cool Mempipe supports unparalleled memory overclocking via innovative thermal solutions. See pages 2-18 and 2-19 for details. 8+2 Phase Power Design ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design, with independent power to suit your needs. See page...
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...you to select the language of booting the BIOS. eliminates the need for speed. 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 voltage in... default setting for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. Unlike other dynamic overclocking techniques, AI NOS™ reacts much faster to satisfy your system easier and faster. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you configure your need to open the...
...you to select the language of booting the BIOS. eliminates the need for speed. 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 voltage in... default setting for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. Unlike other dynamic overclocking techniques, AI NOS™ reacts much faster to satisfy your system easier and faster. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you configure your need to open the...
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... the RAM data in CMOS. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! For system failure due to overclocking. function. 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... overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real ...
... the RAM data in CMOS. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! For system failure due to overclocking. function. 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... overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real ...
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... the system. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to individually set overclocking parameters. AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to the default. ...and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration Advanced Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking PLL1 Spread Spectrum PLL2 Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] Processor Voltage CPU VDDA Voltage CPU-NB HT Link Speed [Auto...
... the system. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to individually set overclocking parameters. AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to the default. ...and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration Advanced Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking PLL1 Spread Spectrum PLL2 Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] Processor Voltage CPU VDDA Voltage CPU-NB HT Link Speed [Auto...
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...not configurable. You can enter the desired processor voltage using the numeric keypad. The values range from 200 to 1.7125V with a 0.0125V interval. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-17 The values range from 0.8000V to 600. FSB Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the table ... you to select the CPU VDDA voltage. The items vary depending on your CPU model. Use the and keys to set AI Overclocking to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage. CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to adjust the FSB frequency.
...not configurable. You can enter the desired processor voltage using the numeric keypad. The values range from 200 to 1.7125V with a 0.0125V interval. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-17 The values range from 0.8000V to 600. FSB Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the table ... you to select the CPU VDDA voltage. The items vary depending on your CPU model. Use the and keys to set AI Overclocking to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage. CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to adjust the FSB frequency.
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5.3.8 ASUS AI N.O.S. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the AI Suite main window. button on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI N.O.S. mode Click Apply at the bottom to save the configuration. 5-32 Chapter 5: Software support drop-down menu button Click the drop-down menu button and select Disable or Manual. select an N.O.S. This ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks.
5.3.8 ASUS AI N.O.S. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the AI Suite main window. button on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI N.O.S. mode Click Apply at the bottom to save the configuration. 5-32 Chapter 5: Software support drop-down menu button Click the drop-down menu button and select Disable or Manual. select an N.O.S. This ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks.