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... Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 Contents 4.3.7 System Information 4-15 4.4 Advanced menu 4-16 4.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration 4-16 4.4.2 AI ... 4-29 4.5.5 APM Configuration 4-29 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor 4-31 4.6 Boot menu 4-32 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-32 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-33 4.6.3 Security 4-34 4.7 Tools menu 4-36 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-36...
... Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 Contents 4.3.7 System Information 4-15 4.4 Advanced menu 4-16 4.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration 4-16 4.4.2 AI ... 4-29 4.5.5 APM Configuration 4-29 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor 4-31 4.6 Boot menu 4-32 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-32 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-33 4.6.3 Security 4-34 4.7 Tools menu 4-36 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-36...
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... one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. See page 4-37 for details. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- Profile that allows users to the motherboard. Update your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. See pages 4-5 and 4-36 for details. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you can be stored in the CMOS or a separate...
... one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. See page 4-37 for details. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- Profile that allows users to the motherboard. Update your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. See pages 4-5 and 4-36 for details. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you can be stored in the CMOS or a separate...
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...multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of booting the BIOS. See page 5-34 for each parameter. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (AI NOS™) ... BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you configure your need to achieve the most precise settings for speed. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02V ...
...multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of booting the BIOS. See page 5-34 for each parameter. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (AI NOS™) ... BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you configure your need to achieve the most precise settings for speed. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02V ...
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...cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn off is required prior using C.P.R. M3A32-MVP DELUXE ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M3A32-MVP DELUXE Clear RTC RAM • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-... and plug the power cord before reboot the system. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Except when clearing the RTC ...
...cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn off is required prior using C.P.R. M3A32-MVP DELUXE ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M3A32-MVP DELUXE Clear RTC RAM • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-... and plug the power cord before reboot the system. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Except when clearing the RTC ...
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...avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector SATA 1/3 SATA 2/4 Color Red Black Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data disk Connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to SATA device. right angle side 2-30 Chapter... Hardware information • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using the connectors in Native IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1/3 connector. Or you are using Windows® XP or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard ...
...avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector SATA 1/3 SATA 2/4 Color Red Black Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data disk Connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to SATA device. right angle side 2-30 Chapter... Hardware information • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using the connectors in Native IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1/3 connector. Or you are using Windows® XP or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard ...
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...panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you ...details. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a...ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-35 AAFP HD Audio-compliant pin definition Legacy AC '97 audio pin definition AGND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR M3A32-MVP DELUXE AGND NC NC NC ® MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M3A32-MVP DELUXE Analog front panel connector • We recommend that complies with ATX...
...panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you ...details. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a...ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-35 AAFP HD Audio-compliant pin definition Legacy AC '97 audio pin definition AGND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR M3A32-MVP DELUXE AGND NC NC NC ® MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M3A32-MVP DELUXE Analog front panel connector • We recommend that complies with ATX...
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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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...boot failure! Then press . 4. When the correct BIOS file is accessible by pressing + during POST to enable it is found . Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: M3A32-MVP... BIOS chip so it . ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). You can switch between drives by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and ...
...boot failure! Then press . 4. When the correct BIOS file is accessible by pressing + during POST to enable it is found . Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: M3A32-MVP... BIOS chip so it . ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). You can switch between drives by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and ...
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....rom Main filename Extension name 3. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable floppy disk you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename...to a bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Save the BIOS file to file...... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the extension name. Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: 1. ok A:\> The utility returns to copy the current...
....rom Main filename Extension name 3. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable floppy disk you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename...to a bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Save the BIOS file to file...... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the extension name. Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: 1. ok A:\> The utility returns to copy the current...
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...: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. Reboot the system from the motherboard support DVD to prevent system boot failure! 5. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- done Writing flash ...... A:\>afudos /iM3A32-MVP.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Erasing flash ...... The utility verifies the file...
...: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. Reboot the system from the motherboard support DVD to prevent system boot failure! 5. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- done Writing flash ...... A:\>afudos /iM3A32-MVP.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Erasing flash ...... The utility verifies the file...
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... completes the updating process. Reading file "M3A32-MVP.ROM". The utility will automatically checks the devices for floppy... Start flashing... 4. Bad BIOS checksum. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk or the... format and single partition can cause system boot failure! 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery...
... completes the updating process. Reading file "M3A32-MVP.ROM". The utility will automatically checks the devices for floppy... Start flashing... 4. Bad BIOS checksum. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk or the... format and single partition can cause system boot failure! 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery...
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...the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For... For Configuring options for that particular menu. 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Advanced Power Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit General help System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [10:55:25] [Wed 09/12/2007] [1.44M, 3.5 in ...
...the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For... For Configuring options for that particular menu. 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Advanced Power Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit General help System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [10:55:25] [Wed 09/12/2007] [1.44M, 3.5 in ...
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...user-configurable. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-11 Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to configure system Time. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. ...4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. Use [+] or [-] to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the screen. 4.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the selected item. To change the value of options. For example,...
...user-configurable. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-11 Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to configure system Time. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. ...4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. Use [+] or [-] to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the screen. 4.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the selected item. To change the value of options. For example,...
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... Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Chinese(BIG5)] [Chinese(GB)] [Japanese] [Français] [German] [English] 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [10:55:25] [Wed 09/12/2007] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB...
... Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Chinese(BIG5)] [Chinese(GB)] [Japanese] [Français] [German] [English] 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [10:55:25] [Wed 09/12/2007] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB...
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.... AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration AI NET2 CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- Take caution when changing the settings...
.... AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration AI NET2 CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- Take caution when changing the settings...
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...Marvell 6111 SATA Controller [Enable] Configuration options: [Enable] [Disabled] Marvell 6121 SATA Controller [Enable] Configuration options: [Enable] [Disabled] ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-25 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP... Mode [Normal] HD Audio Azalia Device [Auto] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Onboard Lan [Enable] Onboard Lan Boot Rom [Disabled] Marvell 6111 SATA Controller [Enable] Marvell 6121 SATA Controller [Enable] Marvell Option ROM [Disabled] Primary Display ...
...Marvell 6111 SATA Controller [Enable] Configuration options: [Enable] [Disabled] Marvell 6121 SATA Controller [Enable] Configuration options: [Enable] [Disabled] ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-25 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP... Mode [Normal] HD Audio Azalia Device [Auto] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Onboard Lan [Enable] Onboard Lan Boot Rom [Disabled] Marvell 6111 SATA Controller [Enable] Marvell 6121 SATA Controller [Enable] Marvell Option ROM [Disabled] Primary Display ...
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... This item appears when you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Plug And Play O/S [No] When set to malfunction. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in ...Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. If you to select which graphics controller to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. Marvell 6121 Option Rom [Disabled] This item appears when you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [PCI...
... This item appears when you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Plug And Play O/S [No] When set to malfunction. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in ...Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. If you to select which graphics controller to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. Marvell 6121 Option Rom [Disabled] This item appears when you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [PCI...
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... USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to be used for legacy USB devices. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support [Auto] [No] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for operating...
... USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to be used for legacy USB devices. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support [Auto] [No] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for operating...
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...61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [HDD:PM-WDC WD800JD] 3rd Boot Device [ATAPI CD-ROM] Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. A device enclosed in ... appear when you set the appropriate performance level of devices installed in the corresponding menu. 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [xxx Drive] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the availabe devices. Set this item to [Silent Mode] to minimize fan speed ...
...61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [HDD:PM-WDC WD800JD] 3rd Boot Device [ATAPI CD-ROM] Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. A device enclosed in ... appear when you set the appropriate performance level of devices installed in the corresponding menu. 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [xxx Drive] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the availabe devices. Set this item to [Silent Mode] to minimize fan speed ...
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...Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Intrusion [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-33 Select Screen Select Item +- Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to enable or disable...] [Enabled] Set this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on state for the F1 key to skip certain tests while booting. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for 'F1' if Error [Enabled] Hit 'DEL' Message Display ...
...Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Intrusion [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-33 Select Screen Select Item +- Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to enable or disable...] [Enabled] Set this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on state for the F1 key to skip certain tests while booting. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for 'F1' if Error [Enabled] Hit 'DEL' Message Display ...