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... chapter describes the features of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up...
... chapter describes the features of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up...
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...NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by existing airflow from multi-channels allows you easy ways to -life high quality audio. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to date. The purpose of the innovative ...most reliable fanless thermal solution to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to experience true-to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction See page 4-31 and 5-33 for ...
...NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by existing airflow from multi-channels allows you easy ways to -life high quality audio. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to date. The purpose of the innovative ...most reliable fanless thermal solution to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to experience true-to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction See page 4-31 and 5-33 for ...
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... 2™ This feature allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- See page 4-8 for details. The BIOS settings can easily monitor the critical components of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. See pages 4-5 and...
... 2™ This feature allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- See page 4-8 for details. The BIOS settings can easily monitor the critical components of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. See pages 4-5 and...
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... CPU speed in 0.02V steps to overclocking. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to achieve the most precise settings for speed. AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (AI NOS™) technology auto‑...
... CPU speed in 0.02V steps to overclocking. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to achieve the most precise settings for speed. AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (AI NOS™) technology auto‑...
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... to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To... Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the expansion card. See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if...
... to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To... Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the expansion card. See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if...
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See page 2-34 for details. You may reassign PCIe width in BIOS settings. Refer to page 4-24 for the connector location. The operating frequency of this slot changes, depending on the type of 8 GB/s. Primary PCI Express x16 ... Express x16 slots support PCI Express x16 graphics cards that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 for details. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-23 Refer to x1 mode for optimum VGA performance. x8 mode) This motherboard also supports universal PCI Express x16 slots with the PCI Express...
See page 2-34 for details. You may reassign PCIe width in BIOS settings. Refer to page 4-24 for the connector location. The operating frequency of this slot changes, depending on the type of 8 GB/s. Primary PCI Express x16 ... Express x16 slots support PCI Express x16 graphics cards that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 for details. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-23 Refer to x1 mode for optimum VGA performance. x8 mode) This motherboard also supports universal PCI Express x16 slots with the PCI Express...
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To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Remove the onboard battery. 3. M3A32-MVP DELUXE ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M3A32-MVP DELUXE Clear RTC RAM • You do not need to clear ... time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to re-enter data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the ...power cord. 2. Reinstall the battery. 5. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the...
To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Remove the onboard battery. 3. M3A32-MVP DELUXE ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M3A32-MVP DELUXE Clear RTC RAM • You do not need to clear ... time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to re-enter data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the ...power cord. 2. Reinstall the battery. 5. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the...
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...) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. PWR Ground Reset Ground 14. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. M3A32-MVP DELUXE System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This... IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power LED. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker M3A32-MVP DELUXE IDE_LED+ IDE_LED-
...) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. PWR Ground Reset Ground 14. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. M3A32-MVP DELUXE System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This... IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power LED. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker M3A32-MVP DELUXE IDE_LED+ IDE_LED-
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Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down ... the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Refer to shut down . Click the Turn Off button to section "4.5 Power Menu" in Chapter 4 ...
Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down ... the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Refer to shut down . Click the Turn Off button to section "4.5 Power Menu" in Chapter 4 ...
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...back on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to "Run Setup." ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the power management settings. When you start up the computer, the... you scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections from the available options using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this last option only if the first two failed. You can also restart by pressing the reset button ...
...back on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to "Run Setup." ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the power management settings. When you start up the computer, the... you scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections from the available options using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this last option only if the first two failed. You can also restart by pressing the reset button ...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Intrusion [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-33 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Wait for 'F1' if Error [Enabled] Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] Chassis Intrusion [Enabled] Allows...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Intrusion [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-33 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Wait for 'F1' if Error [Enabled] Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] Chassis Intrusion [Enabled] Allows...
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... Save to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. ASUSTek O.C. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools O.C. Profile 1 Status :Not Installed O.C. Start O.C. Save to Profle 1/2 Allows you to Profile 1 O.C. Profile 2 Status :Not Installed Save to Profile 1 Load from Profile 1 Save to Profile 2 Load from Profile 1/2 Allows you to save and load CMOS. 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-37
... Save to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. ASUSTek O.C. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools O.C. Profile 1 Status :Not Installed O.C. Start O.C. Save to Profle 1/2 Allows you to Profile 1 O.C. Profile 2 Status :Not Installed Save to Profile 1 Load from Profile 1 Save to Profile 2 Load from Profile 1/2 Allows you to save and load CMOS. 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-37
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... to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without entering the OS. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to the motherboard...ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- See page 4-37 for details. See page 4-8 for a more colorful and vivid image on your motherboard against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to know which drivers are already installed, as well as those that allows the user to install. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS...
... to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without entering the OS. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to the motherboard...ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- See page 4-37 for details. See page 4-8 for a more colorful and vivid image on your motherboard against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to know which drivers are already installed, as well as those that allows the user to install. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS...
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... earlier. 6. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . See Chapter 4 for the expansion card. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage...so may need IRQ assignments; Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in...
... earlier. 6. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . See Chapter 4 for the expansion card. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage...so may need IRQ assignments; Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in...
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... mode for the connector location. Refer to the table below for details. Refer to page 4-24 for details. See page 2-34 for optimum VGA performance. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-23 The operating frequency of this slot changes, depending on the type of 8 GB/s. VGA configuration PCIex16_1 Single VGA/PCIe card x16 Dual VGA... that you install. x8 mode) This motherboard also supports universal PCI Express x16 slots with the PCI Express specifications. You may reassign PCIe width in BIOS settings. Universal PCI Express x16 slots (max.
... mode for the connector location. Refer to the table below for details. Refer to page 4-24 for details. See page 2-34 for optimum VGA performance. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-23 The operating frequency of this slot changes, depending on the type of 8 GB/s. VGA configuration PCIex16_1 Single VGA/PCIe card x16 Dual VGA... that you install. x8 mode) This motherboard also supports universal PCI Express x16 slots with the PCI Express specifications. You may reassign PCIe width in BIOS settings. Universal PCI Express x16 slots (max.
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System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. M3A32-MVP DELUXE System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to ... button for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRSR) This connector is for the system power button. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the system power, and blinks...
System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. M3A32-MVP DELUXE System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to ... button for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRSR) This connector is for the system power button. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the system power, and blinks...
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... should turn off after Windows® shuts down. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Refer to shut down function If you are using Windows® Vista™: 1. Click the Start...
... should turn off after Windows® shuts down. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Refer to shut down function If you are using Windows® Vista™: 1. Click the Start...
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... changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your system using this program. Use the BIOS Setup program when you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to enter the Setup utility; For example, you can update using the provided utility described in...on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. This requires you to use the Setup program, you can change the power management settings. The SPI chip on the system chassis. You can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of the SPI chip. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-
... changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your system using this program. Use the BIOS Setup program when you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to enter the Setup utility; For example, you can update using the provided utility described in...on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. This requires you to use the Setup program, you can change the power management settings. The SPI chip on the system chassis. You can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of the SPI chip. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-
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... 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 skip certain tests while booting. Select Screen Select Item +- When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows...
... 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 skip certain tests while booting. Select Screen Select Item +- When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows...
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... Tools O.C. Profile 1 Status :Not Installed O.C. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-37 Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS file to run the utility to save and load CMOS. Profile Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to load the file...! ASUSTek O.C. Save to Profle 1/2 Allows you to run the utility. Load from Profile 2 Start O.C. Press to the BIOS Flash. 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile 2 Status :Not Installed Save to Profile 1 Load from Profile 1 Save to Profile 2 Load from Profile 1/2 ...
... Tools O.C. Profile 1 Status :Not Installed O.C. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-37 Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS file to run the utility to save and load CMOS. Profile Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to load the file...! ASUSTek O.C. Save to Profle 1/2 Allows you to run the utility. Load from Profile 2 Start O.C. Press to the BIOS Flash. 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile 2 Status :Not Installed Save to Profile 1 Load from Profile 1 Save to Profile 2 Load from Profile 1/2 ...