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...switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu ...screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window...
...switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu ...screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window...
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...)... 5-13 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 5-22 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 5-28 5.3.6 ASUS AI Gear 2 5-30 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 5-31 5.3.8 ASUS AI N.O.S 5-32 5.3.9 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-33 5.3.10 ASUS AI Booster 5-34... 5.3.11 AMD OverDrive (AOD 5-35 5.4 RAID configurations 5-36 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-36 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-37 5.4.3 AMD® RAID configurations 5-37 5.4.4 Marvell® RAID configurations 5-43 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-49 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-49 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows...
...)... 5-13 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 5-22 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 5-28 5.3.6 ASUS AI Gear 2 5-30 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 5-31 5.3.8 ASUS AI N.O.S 5-32 5.3.9 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-33 5.3.10 ASUS AI Booster 5-34... 5.3.11 AMD OverDrive (AOD 5-35 5.4 RAID configurations 5-36 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-36 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-37 5.4.3 AMD® RAID configurations 5-37 5.4.4 Marvell® RAID configurations 5-43 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-49 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-49 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows...
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ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of booting the BIOS. Unlike other dynamic overclocking techniques, AI NOS™ reacts much faster to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of your choice from the... chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need for th ultimate customized overclocking configuration. 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 ...
ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of booting the BIOS. Unlike other dynamic overclocking techniques, AI NOS™ reacts much faster to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of your choice from the... chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need for th ultimate customized overclocking configuration. 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 ...
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The system maps the total size of 128 Mb chips. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-13 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may only recognize less than 3GB is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel .... • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Populated • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. This limitation appears on Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you install four 1 GB memory modules, the system...
The system maps the total size of 128 Mb chips. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-13 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may only recognize less than 3GB is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel .... • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Populated • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. This limitation appears on Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you install four 1 GB memory modules, the system...
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Or you are using Windows® XP or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0 and RAID 1) is available only if ... the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using the connectors in Native IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1/3 connector...
Or you are using Windows® XP or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0 and RAID 1) is available only if ... the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using the connectors in Native IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1/3 connector...
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...the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. The power supply should turn off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® Vista™: 1. Click the Turn Off button to section "4.5 Power Menu" in Chapter 4 for less than four seconds lets the system... enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2 Turning off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for details...
...the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. The power supply should turn off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® Vista™: 1. Click the Turn Off button to section "4.5 Power Menu" in Chapter 4 for less than four seconds lets the system... enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2 Turning off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for details...
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...you to your system. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. The ASUS Update utility allows you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. ASUS Update requires an Internet ... The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in case you to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- Copy the original motherboard ...
...you to your system. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. The ASUS Update utility allows you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. ASUS Update requires an Internet ... The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in case you to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- Copy the original motherboard ...
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Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
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... the Internet. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. M3A32-MVP.rom M3A32-MVP ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 5. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click...
... the Internet. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. M3A32-MVP.rom M3A32-MVP ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 5. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click...
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... create a bootable floppy disk. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Windows® XP environment a. b. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Click File from the format options field, then click Start. 2. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the menu, then... select Format. DOS environment a. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . c. Do ...
... create a bootable floppy disk. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Windows® XP environment a. b. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Click File from the format options field, then click Start. 2. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the menu, then... select Format. DOS environment a. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . c. Do ...
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... triangle before each item on any menu screen means that menu. To change the value of the field opposite the item. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there... Configuration System Information [06:22:54] [Thu 07/26/2007] [1.44M, 3.5 in brackets, and is user- Use [+] or [-] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-11 A configurable field is enclosed in ] [English] [WDC WD800JD-00LSA0] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected...
... triangle before each item on any menu screen means that menu. To change the value of the field opposite the item. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there... Configuration System Information [06:22:54] [Thu 07/26/2007] [1.44M, 3.5 in brackets, and is user- Use [+] or [-] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-11 A configurable field is enclosed in ] [English] [WDC WD800JD-00LSA0] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected...
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... and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. After selecting this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select one of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation appears. If... you made and restore the previously saved values. F10 key can be used for this option, a confirmation window appears. Exit & Discard Changes Select this menu. When you select this operation. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your...
... and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. After selecting this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select one of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation appears. If... you made and restore the previously saved values. F10 key can be used for this option, a confirmation window appears. Exit & Discard Changes Select this menu. When you select this operation. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your...
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.... Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. The DVD automatically displays ... change at any time without notice. The contents of the support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Refer to your computer. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5- Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in this chapter...
.... Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. The DVD automatically displays ... change at any time without notice. The contents of the support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Refer to your computer. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5- Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in this chapter...
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...virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of you computer so you keep your computer in Windows® environment. Marvell Yukon VCT Application Installs the ...Marvell® Yukon VCT applications. DVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD Copy5 Trial version. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an...
...virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of you computer so you keep your computer in Windows® environment. Marvell Yukon VCT Application Installs the ...Marvell® Yukon VCT applications. DVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD Copy5 Trial version. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an...
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... PowerBackup Installs the CyberLink PowerBackup software. Make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista Driver Allows you to create an ATI RAID/AHCI driver disk for Windows®XP. Marvell 61xx 32/64bit SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create a Marvell 6121 SATA RAID driver disk for a 32/...Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create an ATI RAID/AHCI driver disk for Windows® Vista™. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE software. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5- Make ATI RAID/AHCI x86_x64_WinXP Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA® nForce™...
... PowerBackup Installs the CyberLink PowerBackup software. Make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista Driver Allows you to create an ATI RAID/AHCI driver disk for Windows®XP. Marvell 61xx 32/64bit SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create a Marvell 6121 SATA RAID driver disk for a 32/...Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create an ATI RAID/AHCI driver disk for Windows® Vista™. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE software. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5- Make ATI RAID/AHCI x86_x64_WinXP Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA® nForce™...
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... ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. To launch the ASUS MyLogo2™: 1. 5.3 Software information Most of your own boot logo image in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. The boot logo is set to [Enabled] if you intend to use as your boot logo. Launch the ASUS Update utility. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe...
... ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. To launch the ASUS MyLogo2™: 1. 5.3 Software information Most of your own boot logo image in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. The boot logo is set to [Enabled] if you intend to use as your boot logo. Launch the ASUS Update utility. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe...
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7. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9.
7. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9.
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See section "4.4 Advanced Menu." 3. Windows® 2000/XP 1. Reboot your computer and set to Classic View. 3. Click OK to [Enabled]. Save your operating system. The following dialogue box appears. 5. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-11 Make sure the Control Panel is set your Power Option Properties ...Turn on the task the CPU performs. Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology To enable Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology: 1. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click Start. Select Settings > Control Panel. 2. Click the Power button. From the Power schemes combo list...
See section "4.4 Advanced Menu." 3. Windows® 2000/XP 1. Reboot your computer and set to Classic View. 3. Click OK to [Enabled]. Save your operating system. The following dialogue box appears. 5. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-11 Make sure the Control Panel is set your Power Option Properties ...Turn on the task the CPU performs. Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology To enable Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology: 1. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click Start. Select Settings > Control Panel. 2. Click the Power button. From the Power schemes combo list...
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... displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support To launch the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ program: 1. If you are using Windows® 2000, click the Start button. Make sure to section 5.2.3 Utilities menu for details. • Make sure to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!... with the AMD heatsink and fan assembly with monitor chip • If you purchased a separate heatsink and fan package, use the ASUS Q-Fan technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan speed according to your system's real-time CPU Frequency and voltage. Select All Programs...
... displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support To launch the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ program: 1. If you are using Windows® 2000, click the Start button. Make sure to section 5.2.3 Utilities menu for details. • Make sure to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!... with the AMD heatsink and fan assembly with monitor chip • If you purchased a separate heatsink and fan package, use the ASUS Q-Fan technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan speed according to your system's real-time CPU Frequency and voltage. Select All Programs...
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SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio 2) If you are using Windows Vista™ operating system, from the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX® BlackHawk icon to a multi-channel one with stereo speakers or headphones. Sound ... click the power button, the utility will compensate for use with realistic front and rear environment. SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio2) is available only under the Windows® Vista™ operating system. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support A. Enabling AI Audio 2 Click the power button to the uncompressed condition. AI Audio 2, with the vocal...
SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio 2) If you are using Windows Vista™ operating system, from the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX® BlackHawk icon to a multi-channel one with stereo speakers or headphones. Sound ... click the power button, the utility will compensate for use with realistic front and rear environment. SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio2) is available only under the Windows® Vista™ operating system. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support A. Enabling AI Audio 2 Click the power button to the uncompressed condition. AI Audio 2, with the vocal...