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    Motherboard M2R32-MVP[...]

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    ii ii ii ii ii Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, includ[...]

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    iii iii iii iii iii Contents Notices ............................................................................................... vii Safety information ............................................................................ viii About this guide ................................................................................. ix M2R32-MVP [...]

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    iv iv iv iv iv Contents 2.6 Jumper ............................................................................... 2-21 2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-24 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 2-24 2.7.2 Internal connectors ..................................[...]

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    v v v v v 4.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 4-18 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration .................................... 4-18 4.4.2 CPU Configuration ................................................. 4-22 4.4.3 Chipset ................................................................. 4-25 4.4.4 Onboard[...]

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    vi vi vi vi vi 5.4 Software information ........................................................... 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ .................................................... 5-9 5.3.2 AI Net 2 ................................................................ 5-11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II ................................................... 5-12 5.[...]

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    vii vii vii vii vii Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditio[...]

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    viii viii viii viii viii Safety information Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for [...]

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    ix ix ix ix ix About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • • • • • Chapter 1: Product[...]

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    x x x x x Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING: DAN[...]

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    xi xi xi xi xi M2R32-MVP specifications summary CPU CPU CPU CPU CPU Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset System bus System bus System bus System bus System bus Memory Memory Memory Memory Memory Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots CrossFire™ CrossFire™ CrossFire™ CrossFire™ CrossFire™ Storage[...]

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    xii xii xii xii xii Stack Cool 2 ASUS SATA On-the-Go (External Serial ATA port on the rear panel) Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Q-Fan2 Technology Intelligent overclocking tools: - AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) -[...]

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    xiii xiii xiii xiii xiii 3 x USB 2.0 connectors for six additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x SATA connectors 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1x CPU/2 x Chassis/1 x Power fan connectors 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector Chassis intru[...]

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    xiv xiv xiv xiv xiv[...]

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    1 Product information This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports[...]

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-1 1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-1 1.3 Special features ..............[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS ® ® ® ® ® M2R32-MVP motherboard! M2R32-MVP motherboard! M2R32-MVP motherboard! M2R32-MVP mot[...]

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    1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Latest processor technol[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go The m[...]

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    1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.2 1.3.2 1.3.2 1.3.2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features ASUS Stack Cool[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the CPU and chassis fans speed according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and e[...]

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    1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS My Logo2™ is the new feature present in the motherboard that allows you to personal[...]

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    2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-1 Onboard LED Onboard LED Onboard LED Onboard LED Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and un[...]

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    2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information M2R32-MVP ® 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Refer to th[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout P ANEL M2R32-MVP ® AAFP CHASSIS 24.5cm (9.6in) 30.5cm (12.0in) CHA_F AN2 DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) PWR_F AN F_USB12 iT[...]

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    2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 Layout Contents Layout Contents Layout Contents Layout Contents Layout Contents Slots Slots Slots Slots Slots Page Page Page Page Page 1. DD[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Page Page Page Page Page 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-26 2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 2-26 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SA[...]

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    2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Installing the CPU To install [...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT [...]

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    2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan Installing the heatsink and fan Installing the heatsink and fan Installing the heatsink and fan Installing t[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. Align the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place. Make [...]

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    2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Do not forget to connect the CPU fa[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 Overview Overview Overview Overview Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR [...]

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    2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4.2 2.4.2 2.4.2 2.4.2 2.4.2 Memory configurations Memory configurations Memory configurations Memory configurations Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 5[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 DDR2 (800 MHz) Qualified Vendors List DDR2 (800 MHz) Qualified Vendors List DDR2 (800 MHz) Qualified Vendors List DDR2 (800 MHz) Qualified Vendors List DDR2 (800 MHz) Qualified Vendors List DIMM support DIMM support DIMM support DIMM support DIMM sup[...]

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    2-14 2-14 2-14 2-14 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information DDR2 (667 MHz) Qualified Vendors List DDR2 (667 MHz) Qualified Vendors List DDR2 (667 MHz) Qualified Vendors List DDR2 (667 MHz) Qualified Vendors List DDR2 (667 MHz[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 DDR2 (533 MHz) Qualified Vendors List DDR2 (533 MHz) Qualified Vendors List DDR2 (533 MHz) Qualified Vendors List DDR2 (533 MHz) Qualified Vendors List DDR2 (533 MHz) Qualified Vendors List DIMM support DIMM support DIMM support DIMM support DIMM sup[...]

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    2-16 2-16 2-16 2-16 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retai[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion ca[...]

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    2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assign[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 Two PCI slots Two PCI slots Two PCI slots Two PCI slots Two PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card [...]

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    2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information • We recommend that you install a VGA card on the primary (blue) PCI Express slot and install any other PCI Express device on the secondary (black) PCI Express slo[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2.6 Jumper 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time[...]

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    2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USB device wake-up[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this ju[...]

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    2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1. 1. 1. 1[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 9. 9. 9. 9. 9. Microphone port (pink) Microphone port (pink) Microphone port (pink) Microphone port (pink) Microphone port (pink) . This port connects a microphone. 10. 10. 10. 10. 10. Side Speaker Out port (gray). Side Speaker Out port (gray). Side [...]

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    2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.7.2 2.7.2 2.7.2 2.7.2 2.7.2 Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Floppy disk drive co[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 Black or gray Drive jumper Drive jumper Drive jumper Drive jumper Drive jumper Mode Mode Mode Mode Mode Cable Cable Cable Cable Cable setting setting setting setting setting of device(s) of device(s) of device(s) of device(s) of device(s) connector c[...]

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    2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device. Or you may connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical [...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CH[...]

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    2-30 2-30 2-30 2-30 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Never connect a 1394 cable 1394 cable 1394 cable 1394 cable 1394 cable t o the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 5. 5. 5. 5. 5. USB connectors (1[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 • For a fully-configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 400 W. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug[...]

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    2-32 2-32 2-32 2-32 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) Chassis intr[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-33 2-33 2-33 2-33 2-33 10. 10. 10. 10. 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This conne[...]

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    2-34 2-34 2-34 2-34 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 12. 12. 12. 12. 12. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) System panel connector (2[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-35 2-35 2-35 2-35 2-35 13. 13. 13. 13. 13. Q-Connector (System panel) Q-Connector (System panel) Q-Connector (System panel) Q-Connector (System panel) Q-Connector (System panel) ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard[...]

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    2-36 2-36 2-36 2-36 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information[...]

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    3 Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time ................................................ 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer .................................................. 3-2[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3.1 Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a[...]

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    3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down func[...]

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    4 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 4-11 4.3 Main menu ..........................................................................[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows ® environment.)[...]

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    4-2 4-2 4-2 4-2 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select . Click Next Next Next Next Next . Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating th[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-3 4-3 4-3 4-3 4-3 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to[...]

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    4-4 4-4 4-4 4-4 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1.2 4.1.2 4.1.2 4.1.2 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either one of the follow[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4.1.3 4.1.3 4.1.3 4.1.3 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 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 o[...]

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    4-6 4-6 4-6 4-6 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - V[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-7 4-7 4-7 4-7 4-7 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file [...]

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    4-8 4-8 4-8 4-8 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:>afudos /iM2R32-MVP.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.2[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-9 4-9 4-9 4-9 4-9 4.1.5 4.1.5 4.1.5 4.1.5 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to resto[...]

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    4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 5. Restart the system after the utility completes the updat[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-11 4-11 4-11 4-11 4-11 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “ 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherb[...]

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    4-12 4-12 4-12 4-12 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit 4[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-13 4-13 4-13 4-13 4-13 4.2.4 4.2.4 4.2.4 4.2.4 4.2.4 Menu items Menu items Menu items Menu items Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main Main Main Main Main shows the Main menu items. The other [...]

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    4-14 4-14 4-14 4-14 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit 4[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-15 4-15 4-15 4-15 4-15 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main 4.3.5 4.3.5 4.3.5 4.3.5 4.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave Primary IDE Master/Slave Pri[...]

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    4-16 4-16 4-16 4-16 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] [...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-17 4-17 4-17 4-17 4-17 The succeeding item appears only if the OnChip SATA Channel OnChip SATA Channel OnChip SATA Channel OnChip SATA Channel OnChip SATA Channel item is set to [Enabled]. OnChip SATA Type [Native IDE] Allows you to select the onchip SATA type. Configurati[...]

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    4-18 4-18 4-18 4-18 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item +- Change option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit 4.4 Advanced menu[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-19 4-19 4-19 4-19 4-19 AI Overclocking [Auto] AI Overclocking [Auto] AI Overclocking [Auto] AI Overclocking [Auto] AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows you to select the overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Select either one of the preset overclocki[...]

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    4-20 4-20 4-20 4-20 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup CPU:ATI-NB HT Link Speed [Auto] CPU:ATI-NB HT Link Speed [Auto] CPU:ATI-NB HT Link Speed [Auto] CPU:ATI-NB HT Link Speed [Auto] CPU:ATI-NB HT Link Speed [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [x1 200 MHz] [x2 400 MHz][...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-21 4-21 4-21 4-21 4-21 Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Allows you to overclock the CPU speed through the available preset values. Configurat[...]

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    4-22 4-22 4-22 4-22 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced 4.4.2 4.4.2 4.4.2 4.4.2 4.4.2 CPU Configurat[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-23 4-23 4-23 4-23 4-23 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ES[...]

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    4-24 4-24 4-24 4-24 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup CAS Latency (CL) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3.0] [4.0] [5.0] [6.0] TRCD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] TRP [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-25 4-25 4-25 4-25 4-25 Alternate VID [Auto] Alternate VID [Auto] Alternate VID [Auto] Alternate VID [Auto] Alternate VID [Auto] Specifies the alternate VID while in low power state. Configuration options: [1.550 V] [1.525 V] [1.500 V] [1.475 V] [1.450]...[0.825 V] [0.800 V[...]

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    4-26 4-26 4-26 4-26 4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup RD580 HT Link Three State [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] RD580 RD580 HT Drive Strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Optimal] RD580 HT Receiver Comp. Ctrl [Auto] Configuration options[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-27 4-27 4-27 4-27 4-27 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced 4.4.4 4.4.4 4.4.4 4.4.4 4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Con[...]

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    4-28 4-28 4-28 4-28 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup IEEE1394 [Enabled] IEEE1394 [Enabled] IEEE1394 [Enabled] IEEE1394 [Enabled] IEEE1394 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the IEEE 1394a controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Addr[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-29 4-29 4-29 4-29 4-29 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced 4.4.5 4.4.5 4.4.5 4.4.5 4.4.5 PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP The PCI P[...]

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    4-30 4-30 4-30 4-30 4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for [...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-31 4-31 4-31 4-31 4-31 USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to set the USB 2.0 controller mode to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or FullSpeed[...]

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    4-32 4-32 4-32 4-32 4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit 4.5 Power menu The[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-33 4-33 4-33 4-33 4-33 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power 4.5.5 4.5.5 4.5.5 4.5.5 4.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuratio[...]

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    4-34 4-34 4-34 4-34 4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Power On By PCI/PCIe Devices [Disabled] Power On By PCI/PCIe Devices [Disabled] Power On By PCI/PCIe Devices [Disabled] Power On By PCI/PCIe Devices [Disabled] Power On By PCI/PCIe Devices [Disabled] When set to [En[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-35 4-35 4-35 4-35 4-35 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.53 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power 4.5.6 4.5.6 4.5.6 4.5.6 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor H[...]

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    4-36 4-36 4-36 4-36 4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Smart Q-FAN Function Smart Q-FAN Function Smart Q-FAN Function Smart Q-FAN Function Smart Q-FAN Function [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature [...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-37 4-37 4-37 4-37 4-37 4.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copy[...]

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    4-38 4-38 4-38 4-38 4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Hard Disk [XXX Drive] Hard Disk [XXX Drive] Hard Disk [XXX Drive] Hard Disk [XXX Drive] Hard Disk [XXX Drive] This item specifies the Serial ATA boot device priority sequence from the available devices in a RAID con[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-39 4-39 4-39 4-39 4-39 PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Hit ‘DEL’[...]

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    4-40 4-40 4-40 4-40 4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. To set a Supervisor Password: 1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>. 2[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-41 4-41 4-41 4-41 4-41 Change User Password Change User Password Change User Password Change User Password Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed Not Installed No[...]

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    4-42 4-42 4-42 4-42 4-42 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-43 4-43 4-43 4-43 4-43 Save to Profile 1/2 Save to Profile 1/2 Save to Profile 1/2 Save to Profile 1/2 Save to Profile 1/2 Allows you to save the current BIOS file to the BIOS Flash. Press <Enter> to save the file. Load from Profile 1/2 Load from Profile 1/2 Load fro[...]

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    4-44 4-44 4-44 4-44 4-44 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup • This function can supp0ort devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot f[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-45 4-45 4-45 4-45 4-45 4.8 Exit menu Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit. The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS ite[...]

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    4-46 4-46 4-46 4-46 4-46 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select th[...]

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    5 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system ............................................. 5-1 5.2 Support CD information ........................................................ 5-1 5.3 Software information ...........................................................[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 5-1 5-1 5-1 5-1 5-1 If Autorun Autorun Autorun Autorun Autorun i s NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE ASSETUP.EXE ASSETUP.EXE ASSETUP.EXE ASSETUP.EXE t o run the[...]

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    5-2 5-2 5-2 5-2 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.2 5.2.2 5.2.2 5.2.2 5.2.2 Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. In[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 5-3 5-3 5-3 5-3 5-3 5.2.3 5.2.3 5.2.3 5.2.3 5.2.3 Utilities menu Utilities menu Utilities menu Utilities menu Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet Utility ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet Ut[...]

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    5-4 5-4 5-4 5-4 5-4 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Adobe Reader V7.0 Adobe Reader V7.0 Adobe Reader V7.0 Adobe Reader V7.0 Adobe Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe ® Acrobat ® Reader that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portab[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 5-5 5-5 5-5 5-5 5-5 5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 Make Disk menu Make Disk menu Make Disk menu Make Disk menu Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains the item needed to create the ULI Serial ATA/RAID driver disk. Make ATI RAID Driver Make ATI RAID Driver Make ATI RAID Dri[...]

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    5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.5 5.2.5 5.2.5 5.2.5 5.2.5 Manuals menu Manuals menu Manuals menu Manuals menu Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folde[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 5-7 5-7 5-7 5-7 5-7 5.2.7 5.2.7 5.2.7 5.2.7 5.2.7 Other information Other information Other information Other information Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Clic[...]

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    5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Browse this CD Browse this CD Browse this CD Browse this CD Browse this CD Displays the contents of the support CD in graphical format. Technical Support Form Technical Support Form Technica[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 5-9 5-9 5-9 5-9 5-9 5.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information. 5.3.1 5.3.1 5.3.1[...]

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    5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo [...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 3. Click the Run Run Run Run R u n button to perform a cable test. 5.3.2 5.3.2 5.3.2 5.3.2 5.3.2 AI Net 2 AI Net 2 AI Net 2 AI Net 2 AI Net 2 The Marvell ® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and[...]

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    5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.3 5.3.3 5.3.3 5.3.3 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II ASUS PC Probe II ASUS PC Probe II ASUS PC Probe II ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital componen[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 Button Button Button Button Button Function Function Function Function Function Opens the Configuration Configuration Configuration Configuration Configuration window Opens the Report Report Report Report Report window Opens the Desktop Management In[...]

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    5-14 5-14 5-14 5-14 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Hardware monitor panels Hardware monitor panels Hardware monitor panels Hardware monitor panels Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of a system[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 5-15 5-15 5-15 5-15 5-15 Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Refer to the illustrations below. Large display Large display Large display Large display Large display Small display Small displ[...]

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    5-16 5-16 5-16 5-16 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support PCI browser PCI browser PCI browser PCI browser PCI browser Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information on the PCI devices in[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 5-17 5-17 5-17 5-17 5-17 Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available physical memory. Configuring PC Probe II Configuring PC Probe II Configuring PC Probe II[...]

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    5-18 5-18 5-18 5-18 5-18 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ T[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 5-19 5-19 5-19 5-19 5-19 Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ software Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ software Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ software Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ software Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ software The motherboard support C[...]

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    5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.5 5.3.5 5.3.5 5.3.5 5.3.5 SoundMAX SoundMAX SoundMAX SoundMAX SoundMAX ® ® ® ® ® High Definition Audio utility High Definition Audio utility High Definition Audio utility High [...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX ® icon to display the SoundMAX ® Control Panel. Audio Setup Wizard Audio Setup Wizard Audio Setup Wizard Audio Setup Wizard Audio Setup Wizard By clicking the icon from the SoundMAX ® control panel, y[...]

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    5-22 5-22 5-22 5-22 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Jack configuration Jack configuration Jack configuration Jack configuration Jack configuration This screen helps you configure your computer’s audio ports, depending on the audio devi[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 Audio preferences Audio preferences Audio preferences Audio preferences Audio preferences Click the icon to go to the Preferences page. This page allows you to change various audio settings. General options General options General options General opt[...]

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    5-24 5-24 5-24 5-24 5-24 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Microphone options Microphone options Microphone options Microphone options Microphone options Click the Microphone tab to optimize your microphone input settings. Enhanced Microphone F[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 5.4 RAID Configurations The motherboard comes with a RAID controller integrated in the SB600 Southbridge that allows you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations. RAID 0 RAID 0 [...]

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    5-26 5-26 5-26 5-26 5-26 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 5.4.1 5.4.1 5.4.1 5.4.1 5.4.1 Installing hard disks Installing hard disks Installing hard disks Installing hard disks Installing hard disks The motherboard supports Ultra DMA 133/100/66[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 5-27 5-27 5-27 5-27 5-27 The Main Menu above allows you to select an operation to perform. The Main Menu options include: View Drive Assignments View Drive Assignments View Drive Assignments View Drive Assignments View Drive Assignments - shows the status of the hard disk dr[...]

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    5-28 5-28 5-28 5-28 5-28 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Creating a RAID 0 configuration Creating a RAID 0 configuration Creating a RAID 0 configuration Creating a RAID 0 configuration Creating a RAID 0 configuration To create a RAID 0 set: 1[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 5-29 5-29 5-29 5-29 5-29 Creating a RAID 1 configuration Creating a RAID 1 configuration Creating a RAID 1 configuration Creating a RAID 1 configuration Creating a RAID 1 configuration To create a RAID 1 set: 1. In the Main Menu, press <2> to enter the “Define LD” [...]

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    5-30 5-30 5-30 5-30 5-30 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Creating a RAID 0+1 configuration Creating a RAID 0+1 configuration Creating a RAID 0+1 configuration Creating a RAID 0+1 configuration Creating a RAID 0+1 configuration To create a RAI[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 5-31 5-31 5-31 5-31 5-31 Deleting a RAID configuration Deleting a RAID configuration Deleting a RAID configuration Deleting a RAID configuration Deleting a RAID configuration To create a RAID set: 1. In the Main Menu, press <3> to enter the “Delete LD” function. 2.[...]

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    5-32 5-32 5-32 5-32 5-32 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows ® 2000/XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. T[...]

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    6 This chapter tells how to install CrossFire™ graphics cards to avail of ATI’s Multi-Video Processing technology. ATI CrossFire™ technology support[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP Chapter summary 6 6.1 Overview ............................................................................... 6-1 6.2 Hardware installation ............................................................ 6-2 6.3 Software information ............................................[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 6-1 6-1 6-1 6-1 6-1 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the ATI CrossFire™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. Requirements Requirements Requirements Requirements [...]

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    6-2 6-2 6-2 6-2 6-2 Chapter 6: Chapter 6: Chapter 6: Chapter 6: Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ technology support ATI CrossFire™ technology support ATI CrossFire™ technology support ATI CrossFire™ technology support ATI CrossFire™ technology support 2. Insert the CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics card into the blue slot. Make sure that th[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 6-3 6-3 6-3 6-3 6-3 4. Connect one end of the external cable to the Master graphics card. 3. Insert the CrossFire™-ready (Slave) graphics card into the black slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot.[...]

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    6-4 6-4 6-4 6-4 6-4 Chapter 6: Chapter 6: Chapter 6: Chapter 6: Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ technology support ATI CrossFire™ technology support ATI CrossFire™ technology support ATI CrossFire™ technology support ATI CrossFire™ technology support 5. Connect the other end of the external cable to the Slave graphics card. 6. Connect the loose[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 6-5 6-5 6-5 6-5 6-5 6.3 Software information 6.3.1 6.3.1 6.3.1 6.3.1 6.3.1 Installing the device drivers Installing the device drivers Installing the device drivers Installing the device drivers Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your gra[...]

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    6-6 6-6 6-6 6-6 6-6 Chapter 6: Chapter 6: Chapter 6: Chapter 6: Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ technology support ATI CrossFire™ technology support ATI CrossFire™ technology support ATI CrossFire™ technology support ATI CrossFire™ technology support 5. Select the components that you want to install, then click Next Next Next Next Next . 6. Ins[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 6.3.2 6.3.2 6.3.2 6.3.2 6.3.2 Using the Catalyst™ Control Center Using the Catalyst™ Control Center Using the Catalyst™ Control Center Using the Catalyst™ Control Center Using the Catalyst™ Control Center The Catalyst™ Control Center allows yo[...]

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    6-8 6-8 6-8 6-8 6-8 Chapter 6: Chapter 6: Chapter 6: Chapter 6: Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ technology support ATI CrossFire™ technology support ATI CrossFire™ technology support ATI CrossFire™ technology support ATI CrossFire™ technology support The Catalyst™ Control Center Dialog Box The Catalyst™ Control Center Dialog Box The Catalys[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 6-9 6-9 6-9 6-9 6-9 To enable CrossFire™: 1. Set the view to Advance Advance Advance Advance Advance . 2. Click the Crossfire™ Crossfire™ Crossfire™ Crossfire™ Crossfire™ item in Graphics Settings Graphics Settings Graphics Settings Graphics Settings Graphics Set[...]

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    6-10 6-10 6-10 6-10 6-10 Chapter 6: Chapter 6: Chapter 6: Chapter 6: Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ technology support ATI CrossFire™ technology support ATI CrossFire™ technology support ATI CrossFire™ technology support ATI CrossFire™ technology support Profiles Click the Profiles Profiles Profiles Profiles Profiles tab on the Catalyst™ Con[...]

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    ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 6-11 6-11 6-11 6-11 6-11 Help Click the Help Help Help Help Help tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the online help system, generate a Problem Report, and get the Catalyst™ Control Center version information. The CrossFire™ CrossFire™ CrossFire™ CrossFir[...]

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    6-12 6-12 6-12 6-12 6-12 Chapter 6: Chapter 6: Chapter 6: Chapter 6: Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ technology support ATI CrossFire™ technology support ATI CrossFire™ technology support ATI CrossFire™ technology support ATI CrossFire™ technology support[...]