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... 5-9 5.3.2 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 5-11 5.3.3 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility)... 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...
... 5-9 5.3.2 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 5-11 5.3.3 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility)... 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...
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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 11 Mbps IEEE 802.11b - HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface for AM2+ ... 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™ FX / Phenom X4 / Phenom X2 / Athlon™ 64 X2...
... 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 11 Mbps IEEE 802.11b - HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface for AM2+ ... 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™ FX / Phenom X4 / Phenom X2 / Athlon™ 64 X2...
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... interface speed and quad PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. See page 2-6 for details. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with less power consumption. It features 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport™-based system bus, dual-channel un-buffered... efficiency to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 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™...
... interface speed and quad PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. See page 2-6 for details. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with less power consumption. It features 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport™-based system bus, dual-channel un-buffered... efficiency to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 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™...
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...page 2-22 for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard disk drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the...and save. Native DDR2 1066 support This motherboard is the first AMD® platform with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. See page 2-22 for details. See pages 2-26 and 2-29 for details. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- It provides faster data transfer ...
...page 2-22 for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard disk drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the...and save. Native DDR2 1066 support This motherboard is the first AMD® platform with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. See page 2-22 for details. See pages 2-26 and 2-29 for details. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- It provides faster data transfer ...
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The AMD® SB600 chipset incorporates four Serial ATA connectors with ... pages 2-25 and 2-26 for RAID 0 and RAID 1 functions. Dual RAID solution The onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with high performance RAID 0, 1, and 0+1 functions. WiFi-AP Solo (WiFi-AP Edition only) WiFi-AP Solo allows...controller provides another two Serial ATA connectors for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface)...
The AMD® SB600 chipset incorporates four Serial ATA connectors with ... pages 2-25 and 2-26 for RAID 0 and RAID 1 functions. Dual RAID solution The onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with high performance RAID 0, 1, and 0+1 functions. WiFi-AP Solo (WiFi-AP Edition only) WiFi-AP Solo allows...controller provides another two Serial ATA connectors for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface)...
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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,240-pin module) EATXPWR PRI_IDE 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm ...AP Edition only) KB_USB56 EATX12V CPU_FAN SPDIF_O12 USB34 F_ESATA LAN1_USB12 AUDIO ICS AMD 790FX 88E8056 PCIEX16_1 ® PCI1 88SE6111 PCIEX16_2 CD AD1988B PCI2 PCIEX16_3 AAFP CHA_FAN2 SPDIF_OUT PCIEX16_4 FLOPPY COM1 AMD SB600 88SE6121 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power agere L-FW3227-100 BIOS...
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,240-pin module) EATXPWR PRI_IDE 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm ...AP Edition only) KB_USB56 EATX12V CPU_FAN SPDIF_O12 USB34 F_ESATA LAN1_USB12 AUDIO ICS AMD 790FX 88E8056 PCIEX16_1 ® PCI1 88SE6111 PCIEX16_2 CD AD1988B PCI2 PCIEX16_3 AAFP CHA_FAN2 SPDIF_OUT PCIEX16_4 FLOPPY COM1 AMD SB600 88SE6121 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power agere L-FW3227-100 BIOS...
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Internal connectors 1. SATA2 [black]; SATA4 [black]) 4. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 7. AMD® SB600 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red]; USB910) 6. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 12. Marvell...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- SATA3 [red]; SATA_RAID2 [black]) 5. CPU, chassis, power, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin PWR_FAN) 8. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin ATX12V) 10. Serial port connector (10-1 pin ...
Internal connectors 1. SATA2 [black]; SATA4 [black]) 4. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 7. AMD® SB600 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red]; USB910) 6. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 12. Marvell...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- SATA3 [red]; SATA_RAID2 [black]) 5. CPU, chassis, power, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin PWR_FAN) 8. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin ATX12V) 10. Serial port connector (10-1 pin ...
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... a CPU: 1. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. M3A32-MVP DELUXE ® M3A32-MVP DELUXE CPU Socket AM2+/AM2 2. The CPU fits in completely. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information 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™...
... a CPU: 1. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. M3A32-MVP DELUXE ® M3A32-MVP DELUXE CPU Socket AM2+/AM2 2. The CPU fits in completely. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information 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™...
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...CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information CPU fan CPU heatsink Retention...boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD® Phenom™ FX / Phenom X4 / Phenom X2 / Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 / Sempron™ ...
...CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information CPU fan CPU heatsink Retention...boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD® Phenom™ FX / Phenom X4 / Phenom X2 / Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 / Sempron™ ...
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...AMD® SB600 controller. • These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. • Before creating a RAID set to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the Onchip SATA Type item in the motherboard ... GND M3A32-MVP DELUXE ® SATA3 M3A32-MVP DELUXE SATA connectors SATA4 ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND SATA1 SATA2 2-29 SATA2 [black]; AMD® SB600 Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red]; M3A32-MVP DELUXE PRI_IDE...
...AMD® SB600 controller. • These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. • Before creating a RAID set to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the Onchip SATA Type item in the motherboard ... GND M3A32-MVP DELUXE ® SATA3 M3A32-MVP DELUXE SATA connectors SATA4 ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND SATA1 SATA2 2-29 SATA2 [black]; AMD® SB600 Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red]; M3A32-MVP DELUXE PRI_IDE...
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... Use of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector. AAFP HD Audio-compliant pin definition Legacy AC '97 audio pin definition AGND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR M3A32-MVP DELUXE AGND NC NC NC... a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-35 The system may become unstable or may...
... Use of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector. AAFP HD Audio-compliant pin definition Legacy AC '97 audio pin definition AGND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR M3A32-MVP DELUXE AGND NC NC NC... a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-35 The system may become unstable or may...
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... to [RAID]. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version : 0301 Build Date : 10/04/07 Processor Type : AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3000+ Speed Count : 1600MHz : 1 System Memory Usable Size : 1024 MB Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-15 The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases...
... to [RAID]. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version : 0301 Build Date : 10/04/07 Processor Type : AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3000+ Speed Count : 1600MHz : 1 System Memory Usable Size : 1024 MB Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-15 The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases...
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...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Down Enable [Enabled] Enables or disables the DDR power down mode. AMD Auto Xpress [Auto] AMD recommends that you enable the previous item. This item appears only when you enable this item to set the ... [3.0 Memory CLKs] [3.5 Memory CLKs] [4.0 Memory CLKs] DCQ Bypass Maximum [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0x] [1x] [2x]~[14x] [15x] ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Down Mode [Channel] Allows you to improve platform performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]...
...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Down Enable [Enabled] Enables or disables the DDR power down mode. AMD Auto Xpress [Auto] AMD recommends that you enable the previous item. This item appears only when you enable this item to set the ... [3.0 Memory CLKs] [3.5 Memory CLKs] [4.0 Memory CLKs] DCQ Bypass Maximum [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0x] [1x] [2x]~[14x] [15x] ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Down Mode [Channel] Allows you to improve platform performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]...
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...Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology. Technology. Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] Enables or disables the Secure Virtual Machine ...UTILITY CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.16 AGESA Version: 3.1.1.0 Physical Count: 1 Logical Count: 1 Enable/Disable Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM) AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3000+ Revision: F2 Cache L1: 128 KB Cache L2: 256 KB Cache L3: N/A Speed : 1600MHz, NV Clk...
...Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology. Technology. Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] Enables or disables the Secure Virtual Machine ...UTILITY CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.16 AGESA Version: 3.1.1.0 Physical Count: 1 Logical Count: 1 Enable/Disable Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM) AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3000+ Revision: F2 Cache L1: 128 KB Cache L2: 256 KB Cache L3: N/A Speed : 1600MHz, NV Clk...
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... necessary drivers to activate the devices. AMD Chipset Program Driver Installs the AMD® chipset drivers for the AMD 790FX chipset. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Marvell 61xx SATA RAID Controller Driver Installs the Marvell® Serial ATA RAID controller driver. ASUS WiFi-AP Solo (WiFi-AP...
... necessary drivers to activate the devices. AMD Chipset Program Driver Installs the AMD® chipset drivers for the AMD 790FX chipset. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Marvell 61xx SATA RAID Controller Driver Installs the Marvell® Serial ATA RAID controller driver. ASUS WiFi-AP Solo (WiFi-AP...
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5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet™ software. AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) Installs the AMD® OverDrive™ utility. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series Click to display the next screen ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through the installation wizard. Click to display the previous screen 5-
5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet™ software. AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) Installs the AMD® OverDrive™ utility. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series Click to display the next screen ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through the installation wizard. Click to display the previous screen 5-
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...-Tests (POST). 2. Select Settings > Control Panel. 2. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-11 From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click Start. Turn on your operating system. Go to Advanced > CPU Configuration > AMD Cool 'n'Quiet function and set to Classic View. 3. Make...Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. Click the Power button. 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 ...
...-Tests (POST). 2. Select Settings > Control Panel. 2. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-11 From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click Start. Turn on your operating system. Go to Advanced > CPU Configuration > AMD Cool 'n'Quiet function and set to Classic View. 3. Make...Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. Click the Power button. 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 ...
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... before using this feature. • The AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology feature works only 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 view your system loading. Refer to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard...
... before using this feature. • The AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology feature works only 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 view your system loading. Refer to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard...
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ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-35 These configurations will not be saved to configure system and overclocking settings in WIndows® environment. 5.3.11 AMD OverDrive (AOD) The AMD® OverDrive™ utility allows you to BIOS after the system reboots.
ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-35 These configurations will not be saved to configure system and overclocking settings in WIndows® environment. 5.3.11 AMD OverDrive (AOD) The AMD® OverDrive™ utility allows you to BIOS after the system reboots.
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.... 5-36 Chapter 5: Software support Use of the data in parallel, interleaved stacks. 5.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with two RAID controllers that allow you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. • AMD SB600 Southbridge RAID includes a high performance SATA RAID controller that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 for...
.... 5-36 Chapter 5: Software support Use of the data in parallel, interleaved stacks. 5.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with two RAID controllers that allow you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. • AMD SB600 Southbridge RAID includes a high performance SATA RAID controller that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 for...