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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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... in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your 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 2 devices 6 x Serial ATA signal...
... in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your 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 2 devices 6 x Serial ATA signal...
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...CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for the supported CPU models. See page 2-22 for details. See pages 2-26 and 2-29 for...functions, enabling easy backup of the AM2+ CPUs only. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- Refer to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. Multi-VGA support This motherboard is ready to support Quad-CrossFire™, the most ...
...CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for the supported CPU models. See page 2-22 for details. See pages 2-26 and 2-29 for...functions, enabling easy backup of the AM2+ CPUs only. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- Refer to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. Multi-VGA support This motherboard is ready to support Quad-CrossFire™, the most ...
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... ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design, with independent power to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and saving CPU power consumption at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away. 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. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe...
... ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design, with independent power to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and saving CPU power consumption at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away. 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. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe...
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... using an OS-based flash utility. See pages 4-33 and 5-9 for details. Simply press the predefined hotkey to the motherboard. See pages 4-5 and 4-36 for details. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to restore corrupted BIOS...
... using an OS-based flash utility. See pages 4-33 and 5-9 for details. Simply press the predefined hotkey to the motherboard. See pages 4-5 and 4-36 for details. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to restore corrupted BIOS...
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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
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This is a reminder that you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply 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- 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Failure to do so may cause severe...cord is ON, in sleep mode, or in the bag that the system is detached from the power supply. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before handling components to ...
This is a reminder that you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply 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- 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Failure to do so may cause severe...cord is ON, in sleep mode, or in the bag that the system is detached from the power supply. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before handling components to ...
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... below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Doing so can cause you place it . Make sure to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® M3A32-MVP DELUXE 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information
... below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Doing so can cause you place it . Make sure to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® M3A32-MVP DELUXE 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information
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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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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™ 64 X2 / Sempron™ ... for Socket AM2 Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 / Sempron processor. M3A32-MVP DELUXE ® M3A32-MVP DELUXE CPU Socket AM2+/AM2 2. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. The AM2+/AM2...
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™ 64 X2 / Sempron™ ... for Socket AM2 Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 / Sempron processor. M3A32-MVP DELUXE ® M3A32-MVP DELUXE CPU Socket AM2+/AM2 2. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. The AM2+/AM2...
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M3A32-MVP DELUXE GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM 5. 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! CPU_FAN ® M3A32-MVP DELUXE CPU fan connector • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 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. 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! CPU_FAN ® M3A32-MVP DELUXE CPU fan connector • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatiable with old 3-pin CPU fan. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... using a passive cooler or a water cooler. Fit the fan to the fan and motherboard components. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-11 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 damage to the...
... using a passive cooler or a water cooler. Fit the fan to the fan and motherboard components. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-11 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 damage to the...
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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 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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...- - Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 (black) - - - 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the same vendor. •...Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 (yellow) - Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 (black) DIMM_B1 (yellow) - ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-13 Populated • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B.
...- - Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 (black) - - - 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the same vendor. •...Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 (yellow) - Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 (black) DIMM_B1 (yellow) - ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-13 Populated • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B.
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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 ... pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports 4 modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. 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
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 ... pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports 4 modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. 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
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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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...-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 512MB...
...-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 512MB...
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.... To install a DIMM: 1. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-17 The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2 3 DDR2 DIMM notch Unlocked retaining clip...socket such that it flips out 1 with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a...
.... To install a DIMM: 1. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-17 The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2 3 DDR2 DIMM notch Unlocked retaining clip...socket such that it flips out 1 with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a...
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...- - - - - shared - - USB 1.0 controller 2 - - - USB 1.0 controller 3 - - - shared - - - - PCIE x16_2 shared shared shared shared - - - - ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-21 shared - - - - Redirect to IRQ#9 4 12 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 13 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7 15 Reserved 8 3 System CMOS/...7 Reserved 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE x16_1 shared shared shared shared - - - - USB ...
...- - - - - shared - - USB 1.0 controller 2 - - - USB 1.0 controller 3 - - - shared - - - - PCIE x16_2 shared shared shared shared - - - - ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-21 shared - - - - Redirect to IRQ#9 4 12 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 13 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7 15 Reserved 8 3 System CMOS/...7 Reserved 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE x16_1 shared shared shared shared - - - - USB ...