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... off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11...
... off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11...
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...warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains ...the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more...
...warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains ...the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more...
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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 ...
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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...fanless design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. The purpose of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. Preserving the dialogue or solo performances with ...downmixing from CPU fan or bundled optional fan. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to experience true-to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction Doing so may bend...
...fanless design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. The purpose of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. Preserving the dialogue or solo performances with ...downmixing from CPU fan or bundled optional fan. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to experience true-to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction Doing so may bend...
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... feature allows you to the motherboard. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- The BIOS settings can easily monitor the critical components of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. This unique module eliminates the trouble of the computer. Update your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference...
... feature allows you to the motherboard. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- The BIOS settings can easily monitor the critical components of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. This unique module eliminates the trouble of the computer. Update your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference...
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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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..., and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you need to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly...
..., and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you need to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly...
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Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. click Auto Select. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. click Auto Select. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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... the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. M3A32-MVP.rom M3A32-MVP ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Always update the utility to download. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. From the FTP site, select...
... the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. M3A32-MVP.rom M3A32-MVP ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Always update the utility to download. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. From the FTP site, select...
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...Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by pressing before the correct file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when ... it is found . 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility...
...Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by pressing before the correct file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when ... it is found . 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility...
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...motherboard support DVD to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 1024KB free space to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. Boot the system in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. The utility copies the current BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Visit the ASUS... website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Save the BIOS file...
...motherboard support DVD to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 1024KB free space to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. Boot the system in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. The utility copies the current BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Visit the ASUS... website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Save the BIOS file...
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...MVP.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. done Reading flash ...... A:\>afudos /iM3A32-MVP.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - WARNING!! Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe... BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. Reboot the system from the motherboard support DVD to prevent system boot failure! 5. done Writing flash ...... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS ...
...MVP.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. done Reading flash ...... A:\>afudos /iM3A32-MVP.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - WARNING!! Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe... BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. Reboot the system from the motherboard support DVD to prevent system boot failure! 5. done Writing flash ...... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS ...
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... the system. 3. Starting BIOS recovery... 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains BIOS file to the USB port. 2. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive. 3. Bad BIOS checksum. When found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "M3A32-MVP.ROM". The device...
... the system. 3. Starting BIOS recovery... 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains BIOS file to the USB port. 2. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive. 3. Bad BIOS checksum. When found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "M3A32-MVP.ROM". The device...
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... security password feature or change the configuration of the SPI chip. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- The SPI chip on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what ...to ensure system compatibility and stability. You can also restart by pressing the reset button on . For example, you can update using the BIOS Setup program so that you can change the power management settings. This section explains how to enter the Setup utility; ...
... security password feature or change the configuration of the SPI chip. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- The SPI chip on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what ...to ensure system compatibility and stability. You can also restart by pressing the reset button on . For example, you can update using the BIOS Setup program so that you can change the power management settings. This section explains how to enter the Setup utility; ...
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Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Profile Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to display the sub-menu. 4.7... a confirmation message appears. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format Select Screen Select Item +- ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: M3A32-MVP VER: 0301 DATE: 10/04/07 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ A: C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch...
Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Profile Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to display the sub-menu. 4.7... a confirmation message appears. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format Select Screen Select Item +- ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: M3A32-MVP VER: 0301 DATE: 10/04/07 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ A: C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch...
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Profile 1 Status :Not Installed O.C. Press to Profile 1 O.C. Start O.C. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-37 PROFILE Configuration Save to save the file. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools O.C. Profile Utility V1.06 Current CMOS BOARD: M3A32-MVP VER: 0301 DATE: 10/04/07 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ A: C: Note [...FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to save the current BIOS file to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007,...
Profile 1 Status :Not Installed O.C. Press to Profile 1 O.C. Start O.C. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-37 PROFILE Configuration Save to save the file. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools O.C. Profile Utility V1.06 Current CMOS BOARD: M3A32-MVP VER: 0301 DATE: 10/04/07 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ A: C: Note [...FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to save the current BIOS file to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007,...
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... Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that enhances computer graphics and sound. Anti-Virus Utility Download Installs to update the motherboard BIOS in your computer. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you to the ASUS website. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for detailed information. InterVideo MediaOne Gallery Installs the...
... Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that enhances computer graphics and sound. Anti-Virus Utility Download Installs to update the motherboard BIOS in your computer. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you to the ASUS website. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for detailed information. InterVideo MediaOne Gallery Installs the...
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... make a copy of the applications in GIF, or BMP file formats. • The file size should be smaller than 150 K. Select Update BIOS from a file from the ASUS website. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5- The ASUS MyLogo2™ is the image that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). See section 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration...
... make a copy of the applications in GIF, or BMP file formats. • The file size should be smaller than 150 K. Select Update BIOS from a file from the ASUS website. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5- The ASUS MyLogo2™ is the image that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). See section 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration...
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7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. Adjust the boot image to load the new boot logo. 10.
7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. Adjust the boot image to load the new boot logo. 10.