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...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 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window...
...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 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window...
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...)... 5-13 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 5-22 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 5-28 5.3.6 ASUS AI Gear 2 5-30 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 5-31 5.3.8 ASUS AI N.O.S 5-32 5.3.9 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-33 5.3.10 ASUS AI Booster 5-34... 5.3.11 AMD OverDrive (AOD 5-35 5.4 RAID configurations 5-36 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-36 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-37 5.4.3 AMD® RAID configurations 5-37 5.4.4 Marvell® RAID configurations 5-43 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-49 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-49 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows...
...)... 5-13 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 5-22 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 5-28 5.3.6 ASUS AI Gear 2 5-30 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 5-31 5.3.8 ASUS AI N.O.S 5-32 5.3.9 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-33 5.3.10 ASUS AI Booster 5-34... 5.3.11 AMD OverDrive (AOD 5-35 5.4 RAID configurations 5-36 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-36 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-37 5.4.3 AMD® RAID configurations 5-37 5.4.4 Marvell® RAID configurations 5-43 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-49 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-49 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows...
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... to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to... and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for th ultimate customized overclocking configuration. eliminates the need for details. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 Precision Tweaker 2 allows the user to adjust the northbridge voltage, southbridge voltage, ...
... to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to... and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for th ultimate customized overclocking configuration. eliminates the need for details. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 Precision Tweaker 2 allows the user to adjust the northbridge voltage, southbridge voltage, ...
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ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-13 Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2)... Populated • You may only recognize less than 3GB is reserved for other critical functions. This limitation appears on Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you ...vendor. • If you install Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of less than 3GB because the address space is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made...
ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-13 Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2)... Populated • You may only recognize less than 3GB is reserved for other critical functions. This limitation appears on Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you ...vendor. • If you install Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of less than 3GB because the address space is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made...
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... the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. • 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...
... the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. • 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...
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... for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for more than four seconds... to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Refer to shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut...
... for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for more than four seconds... to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Refer to shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut...
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... to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- 4.1 Managing and updating your system. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. Click...
... to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- 4.1 Managing and updating your system. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. Click...
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Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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.... 2. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Click Next. 5. M3A32-MVP.rom M3A32-MVP ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to download. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to...
.... 2. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Click Next. 5. M3A32-MVP.rom M3A32-MVP ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to download. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to...
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...Start from the menu, then select Format. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. d. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk ...to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk...
...Start from the menu, then select Format. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. d. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk ...to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk...
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...The other items on any menu screen means that menu. Use [+] or [-] to display a list of the selected item. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the field opposite the item. ...] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-11 Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to select a field. configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then...
...The other items on any menu screen means that menu. Use [+] or [-] to display a list of the selected item. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the field opposite the item. ...] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-11 Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to select a field. configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then...
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...than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. Select YES to save the changes while exiting. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts ...Exit & Save Changes Once you are saved to the CMOS RAM. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. If you made and restore the previously saved values. 4.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe ...
...than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. Select YES to save the changes while exiting. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts ...Exit & Save Changes Once you are saved to the CMOS RAM. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. If you made and restore the previously saved values. 4.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe ...
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...support DVD to run the DVD. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/64-bit XP/Vista/64-bit Vista operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding... install If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to change at any time without notice. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5- Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only.
...support DVD to run the DVD. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/64-bit XP/Vista/64-bit Vista operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding... install If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to change at any time without notice. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5- Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only.
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... Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. Anti-Virus Utility Download Installs to the ASUS website. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors... the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of you computer so you can connect to update your computer in Windows...
... Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. Anti-Virus Utility Download Installs to the ASUS website. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors... the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of you computer so you can connect to update your computer in Windows...
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...Installs the Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE software. Make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista Driver Allows you to create an ATI RAID/AHCI driver disk for Windows® Vista™. Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs the Corel Snapfire Plus SE software. 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu ... you to create the NVIDIA® nForce™ 590-SLI or Silicon Image SATA/RAID driver disk. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5- CyberLink PowerBackup Installs the CyberLink PowerBackup software. Marvell 61xx 32/64bit SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create an ATI RAID/AHCI driver disk for Windows®XP.
...Installs the Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE software. Make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista Driver Allows you to create an ATI RAID/AHCI driver disk for Windows® Vista™. Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs the Corel Snapfire Plus SE software. 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu ... you to create the NVIDIA® nForce™ 590-SLI or Silicon Image SATA/RAID driver disk. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5- CyberLink PowerBackup Installs the CyberLink PowerBackup software. Marvell 61xx 32/64bit SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create an ATI RAID/AHCI driver disk for Windows®XP.
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... from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. From the left window pane, select the folder that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is set to [Enabled] if you intend to use ASUS MyLogo2. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5- To launch the ASUS MyLogo2™: 1. 5.3 Software information Most of your original BIOS file, or obtain...
... from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. From the left window pane, select the folder that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is set to [Enabled] if you intend to use ASUS MyLogo2. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5- To launch the ASUS MyLogo2™: 1. 5.3 Software information Most of your original BIOS file, or obtain...
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When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. 7.
When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. 7.
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...ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-11 Go to Advanced > CPU Configuration > AMD Cool 'n'Quiet function and set to Classic View. 3. Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then select the Screen Saver tab. 4. From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. 5.3.2 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard... Quiet!™ Technology To enable Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology: 1. Windows® 2000/XP 1. Make sure the Control Panel is set it to effect settings. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click Start. Select Settings > Control ...
...ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-11 Go to Advanced > CPU Configuration > AMD Cool 'n'Quiet function and set to Classic View. 3. Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then select the Screen Saver tab. 4. From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. 5.3.2 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard... Quiet!™ Technology To enable Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology: 1. Windows® 2000/XP 1. Make sure the Control Panel is set it to effect settings. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click Start. Select Settings > Control ...
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... Refer to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support DVD. If you are using Windows® XP, click the Start button. Make sure to section 5.2.3 Utilities menu for details. To launch the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ program: 1. Select All Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 3. Launching the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software...
... Refer to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support DVD. If you are using Windows® XP, click the Start button. Make sure to section 5.2.3 Utilities menu for details. To launch the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ program: 1. Select All Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 3. Launching the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software...
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...display the SoundMAX® control panel. AI Audio 2, with the new SoundMAX® BlackHawk by Sonic Focus, brings you are using Windows Vista™ operating system, from the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX® BlackHawk icon to a multi-channel one with stereo... speakers or headphones. SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio2) is available only under the Windows® Vista™ operating system. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio 2) If you more multi- Surround Virtualization ...
...display the SoundMAX® control panel. AI Audio 2, with the new SoundMAX® BlackHawk by Sonic Focus, brings you are using Windows Vista™ operating system, from the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX® BlackHawk icon to a multi-channel one with stereo... speakers or headphones. SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio2) is available only under the Windows® Vista™ operating system. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio 2) If you more multi- Surround Virtualization ...