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... Frequency Selection): - Supports Jack-Detection, Enumeration, Multi- ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Memory tuning from 100 MHz to 1066 MHz - ASUS Q-Connector - vDIMM: 35-step DRAM voltage control - M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series specifications summary High Definition audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ADI® AD1988B 8-channel...
... Frequency Selection): - Supports Jack-Detection, Enumeration, Multi- ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Memory tuning from 100 MHz to 1066 MHz - ASUS Q-Connector - vDIMM: 35-step DRAM voltage control - M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series specifications summary High Definition audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ADI® AD1988B 8-channel...
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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 SATA 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45... (Q-Connector) 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...
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 SATA 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45... (Q-Connector) 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...
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... wrong cable connections. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to launch the utility and update the BIOS without the usual "fingers"- ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- See page 4-37 for details. Smart Support CD This feature provides a checklist that allows users to the motherboard. When using an...
... wrong cable connections. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to launch the utility and update the BIOS without the usual "fingers"- ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- See page 4-37 for details. Smart Support CD This feature provides a checklist that allows users to the motherboard. When using an...
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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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...recommend that comply with a maximum speed of PCI Express card you install. See page 2-34 for details. x8 mode) This motherboard also supports universal PCI Express x16 slots with the PCI Express specifications. Primary PCI Express x16 slots The primary PCI Express x16...plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 for better thermal environment. The operating frequency of this slot changes, depending on the type of 8 GB/s. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-23 You may reassign PCIe width in BIOS settings. Universal PCI Express x16 slots (max...
...recommend that comply with a maximum speed of PCI Express card you install. See page 2-34 for details. x8 mode) This motherboard also supports universal PCI Express x16 slots with the PCI Express specifications. Primary PCI Express x16 slots The primary PCI Express x16...plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 for better thermal environment. The operating frequency of this slot changes, depending on the type of 8 GB/s. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-23 You may reassign PCIe width in BIOS settings. Universal PCI Express x16 slots (max...
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...and plug the power cord before reboot the system. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Hold down ...the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. Reinstall the battery. 5. M3A32-MVP DELUXE ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M3A32-MVP DELUXE ...
...and plug the power cord before reboot the system. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Hold down ...the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. Reinstall the battery. 5. M3A32-MVP DELUXE ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M3A32-MVP DELUXE ...
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... bundled in the BIOS to PIN 1. ® M3A32-MVP DELUXE IDE connector 3. If you install SATA hard disk drives to the SATA1/2/3/4 connectors, you intend to [IDE] by default. GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND M3A32-MVP DELUXE ® SATA3 M3A32-MVP DELUXE SATA connectors SATA4 ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series GND RSATA_RXN4 ...8226; These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. • Before creating a RAID set the Onchip SATA Type item in the motherboard support DVD. SATA2 [black];
... bundled in the BIOS to PIN 1. ® M3A32-MVP DELUXE IDE connector 3. If you install SATA hard disk drives to the SATA1/2/3/4 connectors, you intend to [IDE] by default. GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND M3A32-MVP DELUXE ® SATA3 M3A32-MVP DELUXE SATA connectors SATA4 ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series GND RSATA_RXN4 ...8226; These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. • Before creating a RAID set the Onchip SATA Type item in the motherboard support DVD. SATA2 [black];
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The Marvell IDE/RAID function item in BIOS is for details. M3A32-MVP DELUXE GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND ® SATA_RAID1 SATA_RAID2 M3A32-MVP DELUXE SATA RAID connectors Before creating a RAID set using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure ...a Serial ATA signal cable that you have connected the Serial ATA signal cables and installed Serial ATA hard disk drives; ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-31 To configure RAID 0 or RAID 1, install two internal Serial ATA hard disk drives to [RAID] allows you ...
The Marvell IDE/RAID function item in BIOS is for details. M3A32-MVP DELUXE GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND ® SATA_RAID1 SATA_RAID2 M3A32-MVP DELUXE SATA RAID connectors Before creating a RAID set using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure ...a Serial ATA signal cable that you have connected the Serial ATA signal cables and installed Serial ATA hard disk drives; ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-31 To configure RAID 0 or RAID 1, install two internal Serial ATA hard disk drives to [RAID] allows you ...
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... minimum power supply requirement for details. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (500W) PSU has been tested to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-35 aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: AMD... may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is set to this connector, set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97].
... minimum power supply requirement for details. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (500W) PSU has been tested to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-35 aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: AMD... may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is set to this connector, set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97].
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...; System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the system power LED. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the system power... button/soft-off the system power. 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker M3A32-MVP DELUXE IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PLED SPEAKER PANEL ® IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connect ...
...; System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the system power LED. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the system power... button/soft-off the system power. 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker M3A32-MVP DELUXE IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PLED SPEAKER PANEL ® IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connect ...
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Advanced menu 4-16 4.5 Power menu 4-28 4.6 Boot menu 4-32 4.7 Tools menu 4-36 4.8 Exit menu 4-38 ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Advanced menu 4-16 4.5 Power menu 4-28 4.6 Boot menu 4-32 4.7 Tools menu 4-36 4.8 Exit menu 4-38 ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series
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... that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the future. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network...
... that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the future. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network...
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... avail all its features. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Click Next. 5. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. M3A32-MVP.rom M3A32-MVP ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
... avail all its features. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Click Next. 5. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. M3A32-MVP.rom M3A32-MVP ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
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... BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Then press . 4. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). When the correct BIOS file is found . ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: M3A32-MVP...
... BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Then press . 4. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). When the correct BIOS file is found . ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: M3A32-MVP...
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... in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. Erasing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- done Advance Check ...... WARNING!! Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive...returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. Reboot the system from the motherboard support DVD to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc...
... in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. Erasing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- done Advance Check ...... WARNING!! Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive...returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. Reboot the system from the motherboard support DVD to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc...
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... system, or prompted to reconfigure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to run this utility. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to configure your BIOS." Do this motherboard apply for this motherboard. This section explains how to ensure optimum performance. You can...
... system, or prompted to reconfigure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to run this utility. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to configure your BIOS." Do this motherboard apply for this motherboard. This section explains how to ensure optimum performance. You can...
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...the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : WDC WD800JD-00LSA0 Size : 80.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16... These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in Primary IDE Master/Slave only. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-13 4.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave; Setting to display the IDE device information. Select a device item then press to [...
...the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : WDC WD800JD-00LSA0 Size : 80.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16... These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in Primary IDE Master/Slave only. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-13 4.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave; Setting to display the IDE device information. Select a device item then press to [...
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...F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. If you want to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item... ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices, keep the defaul setting [IDE]. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this item to [AHCI]. 4.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an... configuration from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set this menu. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-15 System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory.
...F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. If you want to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item... ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices, keep the defaul setting [IDE]. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this item to [AHCI]. 4.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an... configuration from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set this menu. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-15 System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory.
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4.4.2 AI Net 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced AI Net 2 Pair Status Length 1-2 N/A 3-6 N/A 4-5 N/A 7-8 N/A 1-2 N/A 3-6 N/A 4-5 N/A 7-8 N/A Marvell POST Check LAN cable [Disabled] Marvell Check LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Marvell POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the LAN cable during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-21 Change...
4.4.2 AI Net 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced AI Net 2 Pair Status Length 1-2 N/A 3-6 N/A 4-5 N/A 7-8 N/A 1-2 N/A 3-6 N/A 4-5 N/A 7-8 N/A Marvell POST Check LAN cable [Disabled] Marvell Check LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Marvell POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the LAN cable during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-21 Change...
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...the value or type the desired value using the numeric keypad. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCI Express Configuration Hyper Transport Configuration PCI Express Configurat PCI Express Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCI Express Configuration GFX Dual Slot Configuration GFX2 Dual Slot ...Select Screen Select Item +- The values range from 0 to change the value or type the desired value using the numeric keypad. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-23 The values range from 0 to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press to -Peer among GFX...
...the value or type the desired value using the numeric keypad. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCI Express Configuration Hyper Transport Configuration PCI Express Configurat PCI Express Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCI Express Configuration GFX Dual Slot Configuration GFX2 Dual Slot ...Select Screen Select Item +- The values range from 0 to change the value or type the desired value using the numeric keypad. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-23 The values range from 0 to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press to -Peer among GFX...