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..."- ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- See page 4-37 for details. Simply press the predefined hotkey to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Update your screen. See pages 4-5 and 4-36 for details. Smart Support CD This feature provides a checklist that allows the user to the motherboard. See pages 4-33 and 5-9 for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS MyLogo...
..."- ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- See page 4-37 for details. Simply press the predefined hotkey to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Update your screen. See pages 4-5 and 4-36 for details. Smart Support CD This feature provides a checklist that allows the user to the motherboard. See pages 4-33 and 5-9 for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS MyLogo...
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If you install multiple VGA cards, we recommend that comply with a maximum speed of PCI Express card you install. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-23 Refer to the table below for better thermal environment. VGA configuration PCIex16_1 Single VGA/PCIe card x16 Dual .... Refer to page 4-24 for optimum VGA performance. You may reassign PCIe width in BIOS settings. See page 2-34 for the connector location. Universal PCI Express x16 slots (max. x8 mode) This motherboard also supports universal PCI Express x16 slots with the PCI Express specifications. Primary PCI Express...
If you install multiple VGA cards, we recommend that comply with a maximum speed of PCI Express card you install. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-23 Refer to the table below for better thermal environment. VGA configuration PCIex16_1 Single VGA/PCIe card x16 Dual .... Refer to page 4-24 for optimum VGA performance. You may reassign PCIe width in BIOS settings. See page 2-34 for the connector location. Universal PCI Express x16 slots (max. x8 mode) This motherboard also supports universal PCI Express x16 slots with the PCI Express specifications. Primary PCI Express...
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...onboard battery. 3. 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 4. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. Keep the cap ...Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Reinstall the battery. 5. M3A32-MVP DELUXE ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M3A32-MVP DELUXE Clear RTC RAM • You do not need to...
...onboard battery. 3. 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 4. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. Keep the cap ...Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Reinstall the battery. 5. M3A32-MVP DELUXE ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M3A32-MVP DELUXE Clear RTC RAM • You do not need to...
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... 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 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND SATA1 SATA2 2-29 SATA3 [red]; SATA4 [black]) These connectors are set the Onchip SATA Type item in the motherboard support DVD.
... 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 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND SATA1 SATA2 2-29 SATA3 [red]; SATA4 [black]) These connectors are set the Onchip SATA Type item in the motherboard support DVD.
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... Serial ATA hard disk drives to [IDE] by default. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-31 4. 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 . The Marvell IDE/RAID function item in BIOS is for details. otherwise, you have connected the Serial...
... Serial ATA hard disk drives to [IDE] by default. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-31 4. 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 . The Marvell IDE/RAID function item in BIOS is for details. otherwise, you have connected the Serial...
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..., set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]; Connect one end of 600 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-35 See section 4.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for your system, refer to connect the 8-pin ATX +12...
..., set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]; Connect one end of 600 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-35 See section 4.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for your system, refer to connect the 8-pin ATX +12...
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...M3A32-MVP DELUXE IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- M3A32-MVP DELUXE System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings...pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. PLED SPEAKER PANEL ® IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin ...
...M3A32-MVP DELUXE IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- M3A32-MVP DELUXE System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings...pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. PLED SPEAKER PANEL ® IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin ...
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...BIOS settings for this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your computer in the future. The SPI chip on . The Setup program is designed to make your selections from the available options using this last option only if the first two failed. Select the Load Setups Default item under the Exit Menu. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe... Series 4- For example, you can update using the BIOS Setup program so that you can enable the security password feature or change the configuration...
...BIOS settings for this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your computer in the future. The SPI chip on . The Setup program is designed to make your selections from the available options using this last option only if the first two failed. Select the Load Setups Default item under the Exit Menu. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe... Series 4- For example, you can update using the BIOS Setup program so that you can enable the security password feature or change the configuration...
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...] [Auto] ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-13 Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : WDC WD800JD-00LSA0 Size : 80.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16 Sectors PIO Mode : 4 Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5 SMART Monitoring: Supported Select the type of the appropriate IDE device type. When set to...
...] [Auto] ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-13 Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : WDC WD800JD-00LSA0 Size : 80.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16 Sectors PIO Mode : 4 Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5 SMART Monitoring: Supported Select the type of the appropriate IDE device type. When set to...
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... the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-15 The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by ...the general system specifications. If you want to create a RAID 0, RAID1, or RAID 0+1 configuration from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set this item to [RAID]. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this item to [AHCI]. 4.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of commands. If you want ...
... the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-15 The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by ...the general system specifications. If you want to create a RAID 0, RAID1, or RAID 0+1 configuration from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set this item to [RAID]. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this item to [AHCI]. 4.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of commands. If you want ...
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...] Use the and keys to 255. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-23 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 Configuration Peer-to change the advanced chipset settings. The values range from 0 to change the...
...] Use the and keys to 255. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-23 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 Configuration Peer-to change the advanced chipset settings. The values range from 0 to change the...
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... 6111 SATA Controller [Enable] Marvell 6121 SATA Controller [Enable] Marvell Option ROM [Disabled] Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Allows BIOS to enable or disable the High Definition Audio. Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you enable the previous item. Configuration ... Marvell 6121 SATA Controller [Enable] Configuration options: [Enable] [Disabled] ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-25 Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to [Auto]. The following...
... 6111 SATA Controller [Enable] Marvell 6121 SATA Controller [Enable] Marvell Option ROM [Disabled] Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Allows BIOS to enable or disable the High Definition Audio. Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you enable the previous item. Configuration ... Marvell 6121 SATA Controller [Enable] Configuration options: [Enable] [Disabled] ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-25 Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to [Auto]. The following...
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...Configuration Options USB Devices Enabled: None Disabled Enabled USB Functions USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-off Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [HiSpeed] [Enabled] [Enabled] Select... [PCI Device] Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 4.4.7 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you set USB Functions to [Enabled]. Select an item then press to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Change Option... display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-27
...Configuration Options USB Devices Enabled: None Disabled Enabled USB Functions USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-off Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [HiSpeed] [Enabled] [Enabled] Select... [PCI Device] Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 4.4.7 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you set USB Functions to [Enabled]. Select an item then press to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Change Option... display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-27
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...options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-29 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [On/Off] [Suspend] Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to Power Off, the system goes into either... system state was before the AC power loss. 4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on after an AC power loss. When set to Last State, the system goes into off or on AC Power Loss Power On By PCI devices Power On By...
...options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-29 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [On/Off] [Suspend] Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to Power Off, the system goes into either... system state was before the AC power loss. 4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on after an AC power loss. When set to Last State, the system goes into off or on AC Power Loss Power On By PCI devices Power On By...
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Select [Ignored] if you do not want to set the CPU fan warning speed. CPU Fan Warning Speed [800] Allows you enable Smart Q-Fan Function. CPU Fan/ Chassis Fan 1 and 2/Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] ... function. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.5681 (C)Copyright 1985-20067, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-31 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor Power Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Temperature MB Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan...
Select [Ignored] if you do not want to set the CPU fan warning speed. CPU Fan Warning Speed [800] Allows you enable Smart Q-Fan Function. CPU Fan/ Chassis Fan 1 and 2/Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] ... function. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.5681 (C)Copyright 1985-20067, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-31 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor Power Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Temperature MB Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan...
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...Inc. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item allows the BIOS 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 Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this... item to [Enabled] to skip some power on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows...
...Inc. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item allows the BIOS 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 Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this... item to [Enabled] to skip some power on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows...
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...2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in setting a user password. To set your password successfully. Security Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Supervisor Password User Password :Installed :Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access ...Password Check [Setup] When set a password, this item to [Always], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you set a User Password: 1. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-35 The User ...
...2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in setting a user password. To set your password successfully. Security Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Supervisor Password User Password :Installed :Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access ...Password Check [Setup] When set a password, this item to [Always], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you set a User Password: 1. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-35 The User ...
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... Megatrends, Inc. ASUSTek O.C. 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 2 Status :Not Installed Save to Profile 1 Load from Profile 2 Start O.C. Profile Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to save the current BIOS file to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Start O.C. Profile Allows you to... prevent the system boot failure! Profile This item allows you to save and load CMOS. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools O.C. Save to Profle 1/2 Allows you to the BIOS Flash. Press to load the file. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe...
... Megatrends, Inc. ASUSTek O.C. 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 2 Status :Not Installed Save to Profile 1 Load from Profile 2 Start O.C. Profile Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to save the current BIOS file to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Start O.C. Profile Allows you to... prevent the system boot failure! Profile This item allows you to save and load CMOS. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools O.C. Save to Profle 1/2 Allows you to the BIOS Flash. Press to load the file. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe...
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... should be smaller than 150 K. See section 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration. • You can create your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. Launch the ASUS Update utility. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5- Select Options from the support DVD. See...
... should be smaller than 150 K. See section 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration. • You can create your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. Launch the ASUS Update utility. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5- Select Options from the support DVD. See...
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...Click the Power button. From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. 5.3.2 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of power depending on ...the system and enter BIOS by pressing the key during the Power On Self-Tests (POST). 2. Save your operating system. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click Start. Click OK to Classic View. 3. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-11 Select Settings > Control Panel. 2....
...Click the Power button. From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. 5.3.2 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of power depending on ...the system and enter BIOS by pressing the key during the Power On Self-Tests (POST). 2. Save your operating system. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click Start. Click OK to Classic View. 3. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-11 Select Settings > Control Panel. 2....