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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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... and Ad-Hoc mode (continued on 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 ATI CrossFireX™ support (@ dual x16, triple x16 / x8 / ...and 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 M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots CrossFireX™ Storage LAN Wireless LAN (WiFi-AP Edition only) AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™...
... and Ad-Hoc mode (continued on 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 ATI CrossFireX™ support (@ dual x16, triple x16 / x8 / ...and 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 M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots CrossFireX™ Storage LAN Wireless LAN (WiFi-AP Edition only) AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™...
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...ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Crystal Sound - ASUS Q-Shield - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS AI Audio 2 ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS O.C. AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) - M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series specifications summary High Definition audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features Other features ASUS... Multi- vChipset: 16-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ Multi-language BIOS Intelligent overclocking tools: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at mid-...
...ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Crystal Sound - ASUS Q-Shield - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS AI Audio 2 ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS O.C. AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) - M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series specifications summary High Definition audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features Other features ASUS... Multi- vChipset: 16-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ Multi-language BIOS Intelligent overclocking tools: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at mid-...
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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 ...) 8 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM 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) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm...
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 ...) 8 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM 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) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm...
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ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- Before you for 2 devices 6 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable ASUS Cool Mempipe (WiFi-AP Ediition Only) ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; Thank you start installing the 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 1- Before you for 2 devices 6 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable ASUS Cool Mempipe (WiFi-AP Ediition Only) ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; Thank you start installing the 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...
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... for details. It also provides full x16 dual lanes or triple VGA support. See page 2-22 for the supported CPU models. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- DDR2 1066 is supported by some of media files to external devices. Refer to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and ...
... for details. It also provides full x16 dual lanes or triple VGA support. See page 2-22 for the supported CPU models. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- DDR2 1066 is supported by some of media files to external devices. Refer to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and ...
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... AI Nap, the system can real-time chnage the mode under heavy loading or overclocking modes. See page 5-31 for details. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- See pages 2-18 and 2-19 for details. By lowering the memory and system temperatures, the Cool Mempipe contributes to the... OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. 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. The motherboard uses a special design ...
... AI Nap, the system can real-time chnage the mode under heavy loading or overclocking modes. See page 5-31 for details. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- See pages 2-18 and 2-19 for details. By lowering the memory and system temperatures, the Cool Mempipe contributes to the... OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. 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. The motherboard uses a special design ...
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... from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See pages 4-5 and 4-36 for details. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to convert your screen. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. making it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI...which drivers are already installed, as well as those that allows the user to install. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual "fingers"- ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front ...
... from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See pages 4-5 and 4-36 for details. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to convert your screen. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. making it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI...which drivers are already installed, as well as those that allows the user to install. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual "fingers"- ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front ...
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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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M3A32-MVP DELUXE SB_PWR ® ON Standby Power M3A32-MVP DELUXE Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging ...
M3A32-MVP DELUXE SB_PWR ® ON Standby Power M3A32-MVP DELUXE Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging ...
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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,... 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,... 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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.../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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Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate 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. When the CPU is locked. 6. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place. 3. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package.
Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate 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. When the CPU is locked. 6. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place. 3. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package.
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A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the module base. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. 3. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2- 2.
A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the module base. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. 3. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2- 2.
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... the heatsink, then connect the fan cable. 4. Installing the optional fan with an active CPU cooler will interfere with the airflow and destabilize the system. 1. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-11 Fit the fan to the fan and motherboard components. Position the fan above the pipe and heatsink assembly. 2. The photo shows the fan installed...
... the heatsink, then connect the fan cable. 4. Installing the optional fan with an active CPU cooler will interfere with the airflow and destabilize the system. 1. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-11 Fit the fan to the fan and motherboard components. Position the fan above the pipe and heatsink assembly. 2. The photo shows the fan installed...
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...; If you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is reserved for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-13 The system maps the total size of 128 Mb chips. Populated • You may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard...
...; If you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is reserved for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-13 The system maps the total size of 128 Mb chips. Populated • You may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard...
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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 KVR800D2N5/512 KHX6400D2LL/1G ... Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports 4 modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. 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...
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 KVR800D2N5/512 KHX6400D2LL/1G ... Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports 4 modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. 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...
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...;• ••• •• •• •• ••• ••• ••• ••• • • 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 512MB...
...;• ••• •• •• •• ••• ••• ••• ••• • • 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 512MB...
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... HY5PS121621CFP-C4 HY5PS12821CFP-C4 32M16CEDG 64M8CEDG E5108AB-5C-E E5108AE-5C-E KKEA88E4AAK-37 5MB22D9DCN AM4B5708GQJS5D AM4B5708GQJS5D Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package SS/ DS Part No. 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...
... HY5PS121621CFP-C4 HY5PS12821CFP-C4 32M16CEDG 64M8CEDG E5108AB-5C-E E5108AE-5C-E KKEA88E4AAK-37 5MB22D9DCN AM4B5708GQJS5D AM4B5708GQJS5D Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package SS/ DS Part No. 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...