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...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 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan...
...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 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan...
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...generated by the chipsets to the heatsink near the back IO ports, where it can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background...fanless design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to -life high quality audio...ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can be carried away by yourself. See page 5-21for details. See page 4-31 and 5-33 for details. The purpose of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard...
...generated by the chipsets to the heatsink near the back IO ports, where it can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background...fanless design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to -life high quality audio...ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can be carried away by yourself. See page 5-21for details. See page 4-31 and 5-33 for details. The purpose of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard...
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Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 6. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2- Gold triangle Small triangle 5. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it fits in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that came with a small triangle. 4. 3.
Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 6. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2- Gold triangle Small triangle 5. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it fits in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that came with a small triangle. 4. 3.
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... FX / Athlon 64 / Sempron™ processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. If the instructions in this section do not have...
... FX / Athlon 64 / Sempron™ processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. If the instructions in this section do not have...
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Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2- Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the module base. 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.
Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2- Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the module base. 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.
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When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. • This connector is backward compatiable with old 3-pin CPU fan. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 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 connect the CPU fan connector!
When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. • This connector is backward compatiable with old 3-pin CPU fan. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 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 connect the CPU fan connector!
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... 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 grooved edge of the heatsink. 3. 2.3.3 Installing the optional fans Install the optional fan only if you are using a passive cooler or a water cooler. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series...
... 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 grooved edge of the heatsink. 3. 2.3.3 Installing the optional fans Install the optional fan only if you are using a passive cooler or a water cooler. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series...
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...!™ program: 1. 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. Select Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 2. Refer to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support DVD. Select All Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 3. If...
...!™ program: 1. 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. Select Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 2. Refer to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support DVD. Select All Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 3. If...