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... 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 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 Installing the...
... 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 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 Installing the...
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... 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 Net 2 4-21 4.4.3 CPU Configuration 4-22 4.4.4 Chipset 4-23 4.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-25 4.4.6 PCI PnP 4-26 4.4.7 USB ... 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...
... 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 Net 2 4-21 4.4.3 CPU Configuration 4-22 4.4.4 Chipset 4-23 4.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-25 4.4.6 PCI PnP 4-26 4.4.7 USB ... 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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M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots CrossFireX™ Storage LAN Wireless LAN (WiFi-...some of the AM2+ CPUs only. Supports up to 5200 MT/s; HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface for AM2+ CPU 2000 / 1600 MT/s for the supported CPU models and the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 4 x PCIe x16 slots with ATI CrossFireX™ support...the rear panel (SATA-On-The-Go) Marvell® PCIe Gigabit LAN controllers featuring AI NET 2 ASUS WiFi-AP Solo 54 Mbps IEEE 802.11g and backwards compatible with 11 Mbps IEEE 802.11b - Software Access...
M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots CrossFireX™ Storage LAN Wireless LAN (WiFi-...some of the AM2+ CPUs only. Supports up to 5200 MT/s; HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface for AM2+ CPU 2000 / 1600 MT/s for the supported CPU models and the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 4 x PCIe x16 slots with ATI CrossFireX™ support...the rear panel (SATA-On-The-Go) Marvell® PCIe Gigabit LAN controllers featuring AI NET 2 ASUS WiFi-AP Solo 54 Mbps IEEE 802.11g and backwards compatible with 11 Mbps IEEE 802.11b - Software Access...
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... Design: Heat-pipe solution & Stack Cool 2 - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker 2: - ASUS Noise Filter - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the rear panel) 10 x USB 2.0 ports (4 at 0.0125V increment - 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...
... Design: Heat-pipe solution & Stack Cool 2 - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker 2: - ASUS Noise Filter - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the rear panel) 10 x USB 2.0 ports (4 at 0.0125V increment - 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...
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M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features ... support additional 4 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connector 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio connector 1 x Azalia Digital Header ...BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS AI Suite ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update AI Booster Anti-virus Utility (OEM version)...
M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features ... support additional 4 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connector 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio connector 1 x Azalia Digital Header ...BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS AI Suite ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update AI Booster Anti-virus Utility (OEM version)...
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... based system bus. AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™ 64 FX / Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 single-core Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ and dual-core Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon.../s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and quad PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. 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 ...
... based system bus. AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™ 64 FX / Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 single-core Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ and dual-core Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon.../s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and quad PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. 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 ...
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...data retrieval and save. Refer to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- DDR2 1066 is the first AMD® platform with native DDR2 1066 support. It also provides full x16 dual ... higher frame rates for details. See page 2‑12 for the supported CPU models. com for details. It provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwidth to www.asus. ATI CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with ...
...data retrieval and save. Refer to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- DDR2 1066 is the first AMD® platform with native DDR2 1066 support. It also provides full x16 dual ... higher frame rates for details. See page 2‑12 for the supported CPU models. com for details. It provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwidth to www.asus. ATI CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with ...
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... environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- See page 5-31 for details. 8+2 Phase Power Design ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design, with independent power to vital components, ultimately enhances memory performance and ensures quick response and stability of CPU under operating system to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and...
... environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- See page 5-31 for details. 8+2 Phase Power Design ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design, with independent power to vital components, ultimately enhances memory performance and ensures quick response and stability of CPU under operating system to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and...
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...feature can be carried away by yourself. Preserving the dialogue or solo performances with downmixing from CPU fan or bundled optional fan. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to install side-flow fan or passive ...cooler. See page 5-21for details. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to experience true-...
...feature can be carried away by yourself. Preserving the dialogue or solo performances with downmixing from CPU fan or bundled optional fan. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to install side-flow fan or passive ...cooler. See page 5-21for details. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to experience true-...
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... of booting the BIOS. 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 needed. eliminates the need...dynamic overclocking techniques, AI NOS™ reacts much faster to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of your choice from the available options. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you configure your need to achieve the most precise settings...
... of booting the BIOS. 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 needed. eliminates the need...dynamic overclocking techniques, AI NOS™ reacts much faster to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of your choice from the available options. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you configure your need to achieve the most precise settings...
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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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... 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 3. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; USB910) 6. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 7. CPU, chassis, power, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin PWR_FAN) 8. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 9. System panel connector (20-8-pin PANEL.../soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) • Reset button (2-pin RESET) Page 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-31 2-32 2-32 2-33 2-34 2-34 2-35 2-36 2-36 2-37 2-38 ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-
... 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 3. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; USB910) 6. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 7. CPU, chassis, power, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin PWR_FAN) 8. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 9. System panel connector (20-8-pin PANEL.../soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) • Reset button (2-pin RESET) Page 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-31 2-32 2-32 2-33 2-34 2-34 2-35 2-36 2-36 2-37 2-38 ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-
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... lever is lifted up to a 90º angle. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle; otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. 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 / Athlon™ 64 X2 / Sempron™ processor or for the AMD Opteron processor. M3A32-MVP DELUXE ® M3A32-MVP DELUXE CPU Socket AM2+/AM2 2. The AM2+/AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for Socket AM2 Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64...
... lever is lifted up to a 90º angle. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle; otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. 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 / Athlon™ 64 X2 / Sempron™ processor or for the AMD Opteron processor. M3A32-MVP DELUXE ® M3A32-MVP DELUXE CPU Socket AM2+/AM2 2. The AM2+/AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for Socket AM2 Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64...
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Gold triangle Small triangle 5. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with a small triangle. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place. 3. When the CPU is locked. 6. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-
Gold triangle Small triangle 5. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with a small triangle. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place. 3. When the CPU is locked. 6. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-
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... that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. Make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on ...8482; processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. To install the...
... that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. Make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on ...8482; processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. To install the...
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Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN ® M3A32-MVP DELUXE CPU fan connector • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. M3A32-MVP DELUXE GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM 5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatiable with old 3-pin CPU fan. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information
Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN ® M3A32-MVP DELUXE CPU fan connector • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. M3A32-MVP DELUXE GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM 5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatiable with old 3-pin CPU fan. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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Fit the fan to the fan and motherboard components. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-11 Installing the optional fan with an active CPU cooler will interfere with the airflow and destabilize the system. 1. Position the fan above the pipe and heatsink assembly. 2. The photo shows the fan installed ...
Fit the fan to the fan and motherboard components. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-11 Installing the optional fan with an active CPU cooler will interfere with the airflow and destabilize the system. 1. Position the fan above the pipe and heatsink assembly. 2. The photo shows the fan installed ...
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Visit the ASUS website for AM2 CPU Size 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB ... pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports 4 modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667/533MHz QVL. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information
Visit the ASUS website for AM2 CPU Size 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB ... pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports 4 modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667/533MHz QVL. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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...•• ••• ••• ••• ••• • • ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-15 SS/ DS D6408TEBGGL3U SS HYB18T256800AF3S SS 6SBI2D9DCG SS E1108AB-6E-E DS HYB18T512160BF-3S SS HYB18T512800BF3S SS HYB18T512800BF3S DS K4T51163QC-...NT5TU64M8BE-3C SS A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N SS A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N DS TMM6208G8M30C SS Part No. M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability for AM2 CPU Size 512MB 256MB 256MB 2048MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB...
...•• ••• ••• ••• ••• • • ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-15 SS/ DS D6408TEBGGL3U SS HYB18T256800AF3S SS 6SBI2D9DCG SS E1108AB-6E-E DS HYB18T512160BF-3S SS HYB18T512800BF3S SS HYB18T512800BF3S DS K4T51163QC-...NT5TU64M8BE-3C SS A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N SS A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N DS TMM6208G8M30C SS Part No. M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability for AM2 CPU Size 512MB 256MB 256MB 2048MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB...