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...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 Configuration 4-27 4.5 Power menu 4-28 4.5.1 Suspend Mode 4-28 4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 4-29 4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 4-29 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support 4-... 4-33 4.6.3 Security 4-34 4.7 Tools menu 4-36 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-36 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 4-37 4.8 Exit menu 4-38 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4...
...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 Configuration 4-27 4.5 Power menu 4-28 4.5.1 Suspend Mode 4-28 4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 4-29 4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 4-29 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support 4-... 4-33 4.6.3 Security 4-34 4.7 Tools menu 4-36 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-36 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 4-37 4.8 Exit menu 4-38 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4...
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...SATA controller - 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors support RAID 0 and RAID1 - 1 x External SATA 3.0 Gb/s on the next page) xi Refer to www.asus.com for AM2 CPU Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred ECC/non-ECC DDR2 1066*/800/667/533 MHz memory...® 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 - Supports up to 5200 MT/s; M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots CrossFireX™ Storage LAN...
...SATA controller - 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors support RAID 0 and RAID1 - 1 x External SATA 3.0 Gb/s on the next page) xi Refer to www.asus.com for AM2 CPU Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred ECC/non-ECC DDR2 1066*/800/667/533 MHz memory...® 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 - Supports up to 5200 MT/s; M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots CrossFireX™ Storage LAN...
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... Jack-Retasking - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Crystal Sound - ASUS Noise Filter - Profile - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at mid-board; 6 on the rear panel) ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Coaxial/Optical S/PDIF Out ports at back I/O 2 x IEEE 1394a connectors (1 at mid-board; 1 on the next page) xii AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) - M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series specifications...
... Jack-Retasking - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Crystal Sound - ASUS Noise Filter - Profile - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at mid-board; 6 on the rear panel) ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Coaxial/Optical S/PDIF Out ports at back I/O 2 x IEEE 1394a connectors (1 at mid-board; 1 on the next page) xii AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) - M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series specifications...
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...M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 1 x External SATA 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 1 x WiFi-AP Solo antenna jack (WiFi-AP Edition only) 8-channel audio I/O 2 x USB connectors support... 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 ...
...M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 1 x External SATA 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 1 x WiFi-AP Solo antenna jack (WiFi-AP Edition only) 8-channel audio I/O 2 x USB connectors support... 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 ...
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...details. 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...HyperTransport™-based system bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support, and AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology. It is optimized with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). HyperTransport™ 3.0 support HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth than HyperTransport...
...details. 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...HyperTransport™-based system bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support, and AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology. It is optimized with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). HyperTransport™ 3.0 support HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth than HyperTransport...
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... 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. com for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for the supported CPU models. Multi-VGA support This motherboard is supported by some of media files to external devices. See page 2-22 for details. DDR2 1066 is ready to... check the effects with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. It also provides full x16 dual lanes or triple VGA support. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1-
... 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. com for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for the supported CPU models. Multi-VGA support This motherboard is supported by some of media files to external devices. See page 2-22 for details. DDR2 1066 is ready to... check the effects with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. It also provides full x16 dual lanes or triple VGA support. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1-
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...DIMM_B1 sockets only. Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature of CPU under operating system to vital components, ultimately ...ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- 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. See page 5-31 for details. 8+2 Phase Power Design ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design, with independent power to suit your needs. ASUS Cool Mempipe (WiFi-AP Edition only) ASUS Cool Mempipe supports...
...DIMM_B1 sockets only. Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature of CPU under operating system to vital components, ultimately ...ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- 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. See page 5-31 for details. 8+2 Phase Power Design ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design, with independent power to suit your needs. ASUS Cool Mempipe (WiFi-AP Edition only) ASUS Cool Mempipe supports...
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...-A8KI5 KLDD48F-ABKI5 TS64MLQ64V8J TS128MLQ64V8J T800UA12C4 T800UB1GC4 NT512T64U880BY-25C NT1GT64U8HB0BY-25C AL6E8E63B8E1K AL7E8E63B-8E1K M2Y1G64TU8HB0B-25C DIMM support A* B* C* ••• ••• ••• ••...SS A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 DS N2TU51280BE-25C DS Part No. Visit the ASUS website for AM2 CPU Size 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB... Talent Super Talent NANYA NANYA PSC PSC Elixir Chip No. M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for the latest DDR2...
...-A8KI5 KLDD48F-ABKI5 TS64MLQ64V8J TS128MLQ64V8J T800UA12C4 T800UB1GC4 NT512T64U880BY-25C NT1GT64U8HB0BY-25C AL6E8E63B8E1K AL7E8E63B-8E1K M2Y1G64TU8HB0B-25C DIMM support A* B* C* ••• ••• ••• ••...SS A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 DS N2TU51280BE-25C DS Part No. Visit the ASUS website for AM2 CPU Size 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB... Talent Super Talent NANYA NANYA PSC PSC Elixir Chip No. M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for the latest DDR2...
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...AU01GE667C5KBGC TS64MLQ64V6J TS128MLQ64V6J KLCB68F-36KH5 KLCC28F-A8KB5 KLCD48F-A8KB5 T6UA512C5 T6UB1GC5 NT2GT64U8HB0JY-3C NT512T64U88B0BY-3C AL6E8E63B-6E1K AL7E8E63B-6E1K 8D-23JK5M2ETP DIMM support A* B* C* ••• ••• •• ••• •• ...8226; ••• ••• • • ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-15 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 1024MB ...
...AU01GE667C5KBGC TS64MLQ64V6J TS128MLQ64V6J KLCB68F-36KH5 KLCC28F-A8KB5 KLCD48F-A8KB5 T6UA512C5 T6UB1GC5 NT2GT64U8HB0JY-3C NT512T64U88B0BY-3C AL6E8E63B-6E1K AL7E8E63B-6E1K 8D-23JK5M2ETP DIMM support A* B* C* ••• ••• •• ••• •• ...8226; ••• ••• • • ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-15 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 1024MB ...
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... SS VS256MB533D2 DS VS1GB533D2 SS EBE51UD8ABFA-5C-E SS KLBC28F-A8EB4 SS KLBC28F-A8KE4 DS KLBD48F-A8ME4 SS AU512E533C4KBGC DS AU01GE533C4KBGC SS T5UA512C4 DS T5UB1G8C4 DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • •...• • • • • 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-533MHz capability for AM2 CPU Size 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 1024MB 256MB 1024MB 512MB 512MB ...
... SS VS256MB533D2 DS VS1GB533D2 SS EBE51UD8ABFA-5C-E SS KLBC28F-A8EB4 SS KLBC28F-A8KE4 DS KLBD48F-A8ME4 SS AU512E533C4KBGC DS AU01GE533C4KBGC SS T5UA512C4 DS T5UB1G8C4 DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • •...• • • • • 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-533MHz capability for AM2 CPU Size 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 1024MB 256MB 1024MB 512MB 512MB ...
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... CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M3A32-MVP DELUXE ® PWR_FAN M3A32-MVP DELUXE Fan connectors CHA_FAN2 GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN1 Rotation +12V GND Rotation +12V GND • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN 1 connectors support the ASUS Q FAN2 feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better themal environment. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe...
... CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M3A32-MVP DELUXE ® PWR_FAN M3A32-MVP DELUXE Fan connectors CHA_FAN2 GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN1 Rotation +12V GND Rotation +12V GND • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN 1 connectors support the ASUS Q FAN2 feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better themal environment. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe...
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... with the following configuration: CPU: AMD FX-62 Memory 1024 MB DDR2-800 (x4) Graphics card: PCI Express x16 NVIDIA 7900GTX Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drives: DVD-RW 10. By default, this connector. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-35 Connect one end... of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/...
... with the following configuration: CPU: AMD FX-62 Memory 1024 MB DDR2-800 (x4) Graphics card: PCI Express x16 NVIDIA 7900GTX Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drives: DVD-RW 10. By default, this connector. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-35 Connect one end... of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/...
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...viruses. View the online help for updates. InterVideo MediaOne Gallery Installs the InterVideo MediaOne Gallery software. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of you computer so you to update your anti-...in healthy operating condition. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so that enhances computer graphics and sound. DVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD Copy5 Trial version. 5- Chapter 5: Software support This utility requires an Internet connection either through...
...viruses. View the online help for updates. InterVideo MediaOne Gallery Installs the InterVideo MediaOne Gallery software. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of you computer so you to update your anti-...in healthy operating condition. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so that enhances computer graphics and sound. DVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD Copy5 Trial version. 5- Chapter 5: Software support This utility requires an Internet connection either through...
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... combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-11 Select Settings > Control Panel. 2. The following dialogue box appears. 5. See section "4.4 Advanced Menu." 3. Click OK to Classic View. 3. Turn on the task the CPU performs. Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology To ... Panel is set to effect settings. 5.3.2 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of power depending on the system and enter BIOS by ...
... combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-11 Select Settings > Control Panel. 2. The following dialogue box appears. 5. See section "4.4 Advanced Menu." 3. Click OK to Classic View. 3. Turn on the task the CPU performs. Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology To ... Panel is set to effect settings. 5.3.2 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of power depending on the system and enter BIOS by ...
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... Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support Launching the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software The motherboard support DVD includes the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software that enables you to view your system loading. Select Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 2. If you are using Windows...
... Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support Launching the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software The motherboard support DVD includes the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software that enables you to view your system loading. Select Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 2. If you are using Windows...
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... window The PC Probe II main window allows you turn it on. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Refer to page 1-9 for the OS that supports this icon to close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on your computer the moment.... 2. Launching PC Probe II You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop.
... window The PC Probe II main window allows you turn it on. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Refer to page 1-9 for the OS that supports this icon to close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on your computer the moment.... 2. Launching PC Probe II You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop.
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...hardware monitor panels come in the monitor panel by clicking the or buttons. When you want to decrease value 5-24 Chapter 5: Software support Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can adjust the sensor threshold value in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small)..... Large display Small display Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of the monitor panels in a small monitoring panel.
...hardware monitor panels come in the monitor panel by clicking the or buttons. When you want to decrease value 5-24 Chapter 5: Software support Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can adjust the sensor threshold value in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small)..... Large display Small display Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of the monitor panels in a small monitoring panel.
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If the CPU has an enabled Hyper‑Threading, two separate line graphs display the operation of the tab lists all logical drives. Hard disk drive space usage The Hard Disk tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD 5-26 Chapter 5: Software support The pie chart at the bottom of ... of the two logical processors. PCI browser Click to display the Usage browser. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation.
If the CPU has an enabled Hyper‑Threading, two separate line graphs display the operation of the tab lists all logical drives. Hard disk drive space usage The Hard Disk tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD 5-26 Chapter 5: Software support The pie chart at the bottom of ... of the two logical processors. PCI browser Click to display the Usage browser. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation.
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... 2 or CHASSIS Q-Fan 2. Click the box of the CPU Q-Fan 2 or the Chassis Q-Fan 2 for more efficient system operation. Click the drop-down menu button and display the fan names. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series click to save the setup. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you to set to automatically adjust depending...
... 2 or CHASSIS Q-Fan 2. Click the box of the CPU Q-Fan 2 or the Chassis Q-Fan 2 for more efficient system operation. Click the drop-down menu button and display the fan names. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series click to save the setup. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you to set to automatically adjust depending...
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... x16 graphics. 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™ 64...See page 2-6 for details. This is designed to support up to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on 64-bit architecture. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). It features dual-channel...
... x16 graphics. 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™ 64...See page 2-6 for details. This is designed to support up to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on 64-bit architecture. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). It features dual-channel...