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...; XP/Vista 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you install Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of less than 3GB because the address space is reserved for other ...-sized channel is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 (black) DIMM_B1 (yellow) - ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-13 Populated • You may ...
...; XP/Vista 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you install Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of less than 3GB because the address space is reserved for other ...-sized channel is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 (black) DIMM_B1 (yellow) - ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-13 Populated • You may ...
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... ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support...USB flash disk in Windows® environment.) 2. The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. 4.1 Managing and updating your system. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in case you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the...
... ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support...USB flash disk in Windows® environment.) 2. The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. 4.1 Managing and updating your system. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in case you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the...
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Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Click Next. 5. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. M3A32-MVP.rom M3A32-MVP ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS...
Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Click Next. 5. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. M3A32-MVP.rom M3A32-MVP ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS...
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...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. 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means...To change the value of the selected item. A configurable field is a brief description of the field opposite the item. Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is user- Use [+] or [-] to display the other items (...
...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. 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means...To change the value of the selected item. A configurable field is a brief description of the field opposite the item. Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is user- Use [+] or [-] to display the other items (...
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... the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5- Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows...
... the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5- Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows...
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ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5- Make ATI RAID/AHCI x86_x64_WinXP Driver Allows you to create a Marvell 6121 SATA RAID driver disk for a 32/64-bit system. Make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista Driver Allows you to create an ATI RAID/AHCI driver disk for Windows® Vista™. Marvell 61xx 32/64bit SATA RAID Driver Allows you... Installs the Corel Snapfire Plus SE software. 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create an ATI RAID/AHCI driver disk for Windows®XP. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs the CyberLink PowerBackup software.
ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5- Make ATI RAID/AHCI x86_x64_WinXP Driver Allows you to create a Marvell 6121 SATA RAID driver disk for a 32/64-bit system. Make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista Driver Allows you to create an ATI RAID/AHCI driver disk for Windows® Vista™. Marvell 61xx 32/64bit SATA RAID Driver Allows you... Installs the Corel Snapfire Plus SE software. 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create an ATI RAID/AHCI driver disk for Windows®XP. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs the CyberLink PowerBackup software.
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...BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5- View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information. 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you wish to make a copy of the applications in...wizards that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is set to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. 5.3 Software information Most of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the support DVD. See ...
...BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5- View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information. 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you wish to make a copy of the applications in...wizards that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is set to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. 5.3 Software information Most of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the support DVD. See ...
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... combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. Click OK to [Enabled]. Save your operating system. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click Start. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-11 Go to Advanced > CPU Configuration > AMD Cool 'n'Quiet function and set to Classic View. 3. ...-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then select the Screen Saver tab. 4. 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...
... combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. Click OK to [Enabled]. Save your operating system. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click Start. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-11 Go to Advanced > CPU Configuration > AMD Cool 'n'Quiet function and set to Classic View. 3. ...-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then select the Screen Saver tab. 4. 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...
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... Enhancement tab and check Array Mic. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-21 Detects repetitive and stationary noises like computer fans, air conditioners, and other side. • The directional Array and Speaker Phone are purchased separately and function only when working with the ASUS Array Mic. • If you are using Windows Vista, you have conference call...
... Enhancement tab and check Array Mic. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-21 Detects repetitive and stationary noises like computer fans, air conditioners, and other side. • The directional Array and Speaker Phone are purchased separately and function only when working with the ASUS Array Mic. • If you are using Windows Vista, you have conference call...
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.../Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-23 When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that...
.../Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-23 When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that...
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Refer to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. This browser displays various Windows® management information. DMI browser Click to the illustrations below. Click the plus sign (+) before WMI Information to display the available... left panel to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. You can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner of the browser. Small display Large display WMI browser Click to display on the right panel. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-25 Monitoring sensor alert The ...
Refer to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. This browser displays various Windows® management information. DMI browser Click to the illustrations below. Click the plus sign (+) before WMI Information to display the available... left panel to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. You can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner of the browser. Small display Large display WMI browser Click to display on the right panel. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-25 Monitoring sensor alert The ...
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... to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-27 Configuring PC Probe II Click to customize sensor...
... to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-27 Configuring PC Probe II Click to customize sensor...
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ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-29 Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to open the monitor window. Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to degrees Fahrenheit.
ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-29 Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to open the monitor window. Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to degrees Fahrenheit.
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... the the item to shutting down, just right click the AI Suite icon on the OS taskbar, select AI Nap and click Use power button. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-31 Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a more quiet system operation. To exit AI Nap mode, press the system power or ...mouse button then click Yes on the confirmation screen. 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI...
... the the item to shutting down, just right click the AI Suite icon on the OS taskbar, select AI Nap and click Use power button. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-31 Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a more quiet system operation. To exit AI Nap mode, press the system power or ...mouse button then click Yes on the confirmation screen. 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI...
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... click the Q-Fan 2 button on the temperature, to decrease fan speed, or to set to automatically adjust depending on the AI Suite maIn window. Click Apply at the bottom to activate this function. Enable Q-Fan 2 box drop-down list button and select a profile. Click the box...-down list button Profile list appears after clicking the Enable Q-Fan 2 box. Silent mode minimizes fan speed for the best cooling effect. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series click to achieve maximal fan speed for quiet fan operation; Optimal mode makes the fans adjust speed with the temperature; After installing AI...
... click the Q-Fan 2 button on the temperature, to decrease fan speed, or to set to automatically adjust depending on the AI Suite maIn window. Click Apply at the bottom to activate this function. Enable Q-Fan 2 box drop-down list button and select a profile. Click the box...-down list button Profile list appears after clicking the Enable Q-Fan 2 box. Silent mode minimizes fan speed for the best cooling effect. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series click to achieve maximal fan speed for quiet fan operation; Optimal mode makes the fans adjust speed with the temperature; After installing AI...
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5.3.11 AMD OverDrive (AOD) The AMD® OverDrive™ utility allows you to BIOS after the system reboots. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-35 These configurations will not be saved to configure system and overclocking settings in WIndows® environment.
5.3.11 AMD OverDrive (AOD) The AMD® OverDrive™ utility allows you to BIOS after the system reboots. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-35 These configurations will not be saved to configure system and overclocking settings in WIndows® environment.
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...to boot from the optical drive." 7. Start Windows®. 2. Press any key when the system prompts "Press any key to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Follow succeeding screen instructions to avoid computer virus infection. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-49 Insert the support CD into ...the optical drive. 3. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Write-protect the floppy disk to complete the process. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 5. For Windows® Vista™ ...
...to boot from the optical drive." 7. Start Windows®. 2. Press any key when the system prompts "Press any key to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Follow succeeding screen instructions to avoid computer virus infection. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-49 Insert the support CD into ...the optical drive. 3. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Write-protect the floppy disk to complete the process. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 5. For Windows® Vista™ ...
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...Overview The motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFire™ technology that your graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFire™ Technology. ATX power ... driver/s. 4. Go to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 6- See "9. Windows® XP Professional 64-bit Edition. • Make sure that allows you...• CrossFire™-ready graphics card (Slave) • CrossFire™-ready motherboard, such as the ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series motherboard. • Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at...
...Overview The motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFire™ technology that your graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFire™ Technology. ATX power ... driver/s. 4. Go to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 6- See "9. Windows® XP Professional 64-bit Edition. • Make sure that allows you...• CrossFire™-ready graphics card (Slave) • CrossFire™-ready motherboard, such as the ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series motherboard. • Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at...
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Click Cancel. 3. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 6- The ATI CrossFire™ technology supports only the following operating systems: • Windows® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Place the ...menu. 4. Turn on your optical drive and install drivers from the installation window that came with Service Pack 2 (SP2) • Windows® XP Professional 64-bit Edition. 1. Read the License Agreement, then click Yes. Windows® auto-detects the CrossFire™ graphics cards and displays the Found...
Click Cancel. 3. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 6- The ATI CrossFire™ technology supports only the following operating systems: • Windows® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Place the ...menu. 4. Turn on your optical drive and install drivers from the installation window that came with Service Pack 2 (SP2) • Windows® XP Professional 64-bit Edition. 1. Read the License Agreement, then click Yes. Windows® auto-detects the CrossFire™ graphics cards and displays the Found...
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...Control Center allows you installed. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 6- Launching the Catalyst™ Control Center There are several ways to access display features of the ATI hardware and software you to launch the Catalyst™ Control Center: • On the Windows® task bar, click ... Center > Catalyst™ Control Center. • Double-click on the Catalyst™ Control Center desktop shortcut. • On the Windows® task bar, doubleclick on the Catalyst™ Control Center icon. Use this application to adjust your graphic settings, enable/disable connected...
...Control Center allows you installed. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 6- Launching the Catalyst™ Control Center There are several ways to access display features of the ATI hardware and software you to launch the Catalyst™ Control Center: • On the Windows® task bar, click ... Center > Catalyst™ Control Center. • Double-click on the Catalyst™ Control Center desktop shortcut. • On the Windows® task bar, doubleclick on the Catalyst™ Control Center icon. Use this application to adjust your graphic settings, enable/disable connected...