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......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 Unit (CPU...
......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 Unit (CPU...
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... 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 Software Access Point mode - 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...Infrastructure mode 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 -
... 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 Software Access Point mode - 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...Infrastructure mode 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 -
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... 1 MHz increment - ASUS AI Audio 2 ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ Multi-language BIOS Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker 2: - ASUS Q-Connector - Memory tuning from 100 MHz up to 600 MHz at 0.0125V increment - ASUS O.C. Supports Jack-Detection, Enumeration, Multi- ASUS Fanless Design: Cool Mempipe solution (WiFi-AP Edition only) - M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series specifications...
... 1 MHz increment - ASUS AI Audio 2 ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ Multi-language BIOS Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker 2: - ASUS Q-Connector - Memory tuning from 100 MHz up to 600 MHz at 0.0125V increment - ASUS O.C. Supports Jack-Detection, Enumeration, Multi- ASUS Fanless Design: Cool Mempipe solution (WiFi-AP Edition only) - M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series specifications...
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xiii 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 ..., 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 x 24.5 cm) *Specifications are...
xiii 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 ..., 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 x 24.5 cm) *Specifications are...
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... ATA power cable for Water-Cooling or Passive-cooling only ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide WiFi-AP Solo user guide (WiFi-AP Ediition Only) If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for buying an ASUS® M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series motherboard! ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package...
... ATA power cable for Water-Cooling or Passive-cooling only ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide WiFi-AP Solo user guide (WiFi-AP Ediition Only) If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for buying an ASUS® M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series motherboard! ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package...
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... 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 bus bandwidth for the supported CPU models. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- Adjust your display configurations, experiment with the advanced.... It provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwidth to get high quality images. Native DDR2 1066 support This motherboard is supported by some of media files to www.asus. See page 2-22 for superb graphics performance.
... 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 bus bandwidth for the supported CPU models. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- Adjust your display configurations, experiment with the advanced.... It provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwidth to get high quality images. Native DDR2 1066 support This motherboard is supported by some of media files to www.asus. See page 2-22 for superb graphics performance.
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... temporarily away. See page 5-31 for details. 8+2 Phase Power Design ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design, with independent power to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- By lowering the memory and system temperatures, the Cool Mempipe ...real-time chnage the mode under heavy loading or overclocking modes. The motherboard uses a special design on DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 sockets only. 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.
... temporarily away. See page 5-31 for details. 8+2 Phase Power Design ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design, with independent power to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- By lowering the memory and system temperatures, the Cool Mempipe ...real-time chnage the mode under heavy loading or overclocking modes. The motherboard uses a special design on DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 sockets only. 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.
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... users freedom to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of the computer. ASUS O.C. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- See pages 4-5 and 4-36 for details. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without...
... users freedom to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of the computer. ASUS O.C. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- See pages 4-5 and 4-36 for details. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without...
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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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... metal object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in the bag that you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. The illustration below shows the location of... motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. This is switched off mode. 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 install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX ...
... metal object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in the bag that you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. The illustration below shows the location of... motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. This is switched off mode. 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 install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX ...
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... physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis ® M3A32-MVP DELUXE 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information The...
... physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis ® M3A32-MVP DELUXE 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information The...
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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 (9.6in) WFG (WiFi-AP Edition only) KB_USB56 EATX12V CPU_FAN SPDIF_O12...
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 (9.6in) WFG (WiFi-AP Edition only) KB_USB56 EATX12V CPU_FAN SPDIF_O12...
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... System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) • ATX power button/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- Marvell® 6121 Serial ATA RAID... connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID1 [black]; USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 3. SATA4 [black]) 4. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin ATX12V) 10. SATA2 [...
... System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) • ATX power button/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- Marvell® 6121 Serial ATA RAID... connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID1 [black]; USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 3. SATA4 [black]) 4. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin ATX12V) 10. SATA2 [...
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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...2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. M3A32-MVP DELUXE ® M3A32-MVP DELUXE CPU Socket AM2+/AM2 2. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle; The AM2+/AM2 socket ...AMD Opteron processor. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard.
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...2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. M3A32-MVP DELUXE ® M3A32-MVP DELUXE CPU Socket AM2+/AM2 2. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle; The AM2+/AM2 socket ...AMD Opteron processor. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard.
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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- 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. When the CPU is locked. 6. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place. Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. 3.
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- 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. When the CPU is locked. 6. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place. Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. 3.
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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. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. 3. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. 2. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the module base. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 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. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. 3. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. 2. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the module base. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-
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CPU_FAN ® M3A32-MVP DELUXE CPU fan connector • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatiable with old 3-pin CPU fan. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information M3A32-MVP DELUXE GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM 5.
CPU_FAN ® M3A32-MVP DELUXE CPU fan connector • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatiable with old 3-pin CPU fan. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information M3A32-MVP DELUXE GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM 5.
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... ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-11 2.3.3 Installing the optional fans Install the optional fan only if you are using a passive cooler or a water cooler. Carefully push down the fan until it snugly fits the heatsink, then connect the fan cable. 4. Fit the fan to the fan and motherboard components.... The photo shows the fan installed on the motherboard. • Plug the optional fan cable to the CHA_FAN1/2 connector on the motherboard. • Make sure the optional fan is installed correctly to prevent...
... ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-11 2.3.3 Installing the optional fans Install the optional fan only if you are using a passive cooler or a water cooler. Carefully push down the fan until it snugly fits the heatsink, then connect the fan cable. 4. Fit the fan to the fan and motherboard components.... The photo shows the fan installed on the motherboard. • Plug the optional fan cable to the CHA_FAN1/2 connector on the motherboard. • Make sure the optional fan is installed correctly to prevent...
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2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: M3A32-MVP DELUXE DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ® M3A32-MVP DELUXE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: M3A32-MVP DELUXE DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ® M3A32-MVP DELUXE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information