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    Motherboard A8R-MVP[...]

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    ii ii ii ii ii Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2005 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 A8R-MVP sp[...]

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    iv iv iv iv iv Contents 2.6 Jumper ............................................................................... 2-18 2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-19 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 2-19 2.7.2 Internal connectors ..................................[...]

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    v v v v v Contents 4.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 4-18 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration .................................... 4-18 4.4.2 CPU Configuration ................................................. 4-22 4.4.3 Chipset Configuration ........................................... 4-26 4.4.4 Onboar[...]

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    vi vi vi vi vi Contents 5.3 Software information ........................................................... 5-8 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo™ ....................................................... 5-8 5.3.2 AI Net 2 ................................................................ 5-10 Using the Virtual Cable Tester™ .....................................[...]

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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 A8R-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 S[...]

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    xii xii xii xii xii ASUS PEG Link AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) Precision Tweaker: - vDIMM: 8-step DRAM voltage control - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.025 increment - Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) allows FSB tuning from 200 MHz up to 400 M Hz at 1 MHz increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 [...]

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

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    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-1 1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-1 1.3 Special features ...........................................................[...]

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    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-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 ® ® ® ® ® A8R-MVP motherboard! A8R-MVP motherboard! A8R-MVP motherboard! A8R-MVP motherboard! A8R-MVP [...]

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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 A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 Serial ATA I/II technology Serial ATA I/II technology Serial ATA I/II technology Serial ATA I/II technology Serial ATA I/II technology The motherboard supports the Se rial ATA II 3 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the ULI M1575 Southbridge . Th[...]

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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 1.3.3 1.3.3 1.3.3 1.3.3 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features AI NET2 AI NET2[...]

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    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 5-8 for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) C.P.R.[...]

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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[...]

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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 A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-5 2.4 [...]

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    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-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 unplug the p[...]

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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 A8R-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 the [...]

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    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-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 PRI_IDE P ANEL A8R-MVP ® CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CD AUX 4Mbit BIOS AAFP A TX12V CLRTC EA TXPWR USB56 SB_PWR CHA_F AN 24.5cm (9.6i[...]

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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 Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Page Page Page Page Page 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOP[...]

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    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount 939-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64FX/AMD Athlon™ 64 / Athlon™ 64 X2 processor. The 128-bit-wide data paths of these processors can run applicat[...]

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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 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[...]

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    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 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 the heatsink and fan The AMD Athlon™ 64FX/Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ 64 X2/Sempron™ processor re[...]

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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. 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 retentio[...]

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    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 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 fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. A8R-MVP ® A8R[...]

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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 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 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inli[...]

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    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 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, 512 MB, and 1 GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configu[...]

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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 DDR (400 MHz) Qualified Vendors List DDR (400 MHz) Qualified Vendors List DDR (400 MHz) Qualified Vendors List DDR (400 MHz) Qualified Vendors List DDR (400 MHz) Qua[...]

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    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2.4.4 2.4.4 2.4.4 2.4.4 2.4.4 Removing a DDR DIMM Removing a DDR DIMM Removing a DDR DIMM Removing a DDR DIMM Removing a DDR DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Supp[...]

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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 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. [...]

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    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 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 assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignme[...]

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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 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards [...]

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    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 • 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 slot. • In CrossFire™ mode, each PCI Express x16 slot works at x8 bandwidth. • In CrossFire?[...]

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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 2.6 Jumper 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 Tim[...]

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    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 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. 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). PS/2 mouse port (green). PS/2 mouse port (green). PS/2 mouse port[...]

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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 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bu[...]

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    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 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 connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) Floppy disk drive conne[...]

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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 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. Serial ATA connectors Serial ATA connectors Serial ATA connectors Serial ATA connectors Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [[...]

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    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 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 (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) (3-p[...]

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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 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 A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 • 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; otherwis[...]

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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 NEVER connect a USB cable USB cable USB cable USB cable USB cable t o the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. IEEE 1394a conne[...]

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    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 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 connector is fo[...]

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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 12. 12. 12. 12. 12. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) System panel connector (20-pin [...]

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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 A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-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 A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-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 power out[...]

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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 A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 4-11 4.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 4-14 4.4 [...]

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    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-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.) 2. ASUS E[...]

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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 A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-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 avail all[...]

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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 A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-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 utility ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a flopp[...]

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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 A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-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 on the boo[...]

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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 /iA8R-MVP.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24B[...]

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    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 4-9 4-9 4-9 4-9 4-9 Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file “A8R-MVP.ROM”. Completed. [...]

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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 Recovering the BIOS from the support CD Recovering the BIOS from the support CD Recovering the BIOS from the support CD Recovering the BIOS from the support CD Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the [...]

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    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-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 motherboard, reco[...]

  • Page 68

    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 Enter Go to Sub Screen Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit [...]

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    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-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 items (Adv[...]

  • Page 70

    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 Enter Go to Sub Screen Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit [...]

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    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-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 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main 4.3.4 4.3.4 4.3.4 4.3.4 4.3.4 Primary, Secondary, Third, and Fourth Primary, Secondary, Third[...]

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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 A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 4-17 4-17 4-17 4-17 4-17 Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main The succeeding items appear only if the Serial ATA Controller Serial ATA Controller Serial ATA Controller Seri[...]

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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 Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit Select Screen Sel[...]

  • Page 75

    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 4-19 4-19 4-19 4-19 4-19 PCIE Frequency [100] PCIE Frequency [100] PCIE Frequency [100] PCIE Frequency [100] PCIE Frequency [100] Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency. Use the <+>/<-> key or the number keys to set the value. Configuration options: [100] ~ [150] FID/[...]

  • Page 76

    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 DDR Voltage [Auto] DDR Voltage [Auto] DDR Voltage [Auto] DDR Voltage [Auto] DDR Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR memory voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [2.65 V] [2.70 V] [2.80 V] [2.85 V] [2.90 V] [3.[...]

  • Page 77

    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 4-21 4-21 4-21 4-21 4-21 The following item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking AI Overclocking AI Overclocking AI Overclocking AI Overclocking item to [Manual]. CPU Frequency [XXX] CPU Frequency [XXX] CPU Frequency [XXX] CPU Frequency [XXX] CPU Frequency [XXX] Allows you to[...]

  • Page 78

    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 1985-2004, 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 A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-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 v02.53 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02[...]

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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 MCT Timing Mode [Auto] [Auto] allows the BIOS to set the MCT timing mode automatically. [Manual] allows you to set the values by yourself. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear when the M[...]

  • Page 81

    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 4-25 4-25 4-25 4-25 4-25 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 Advanced Hardware Memory Hole [Disabled] Enables or disables the software memory remapping around [...]

  • Page 82

    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 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 Advanced 4.4.3 4.4.3 4.4.3 4.4.3 4.4.3 Chipset Config[...]

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    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-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 v02.53 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, 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 Configuration[...]

  • Page 84

    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 EPP Version [1.9] EPP Version [1.9] EPP Version [1.9] EPP Version [1.9] EPP Version [1.9] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [EPP] or [EPP+ECP]. Allows you to select the parallel port EPP version. Co[...]

  • Page 85

    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-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 v02.53 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, 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 PnP menu it[...]

  • Page 86

    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 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 Advanced 4.4.7 4.4.7 4.4.7 4.4.7 4.4.7 USB Configurat[...]

  • Page 87

    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 4-31 4-31 4-31 4-31 4-31 USB Controller [USB1.1+2.0] USB Controller [USB1.1+2.0] USB Controller [USB1.1+2.0] USB Controller [USB1.1+2.0] USB Controller [USB1.1+2.0] Allows you to disable the USB controllers, or choose which controller to enable. Configuration options: [Disabled ] [USB[...]

  • Page 88

    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 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit 4.5 Power menu The Power[...]

  • Page 89

    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-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 1985-2004, 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 Configuration APM Conf[...]

  • Page 90

    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 The succeeding items appear when the Power On By RTC Alarm Power On By RTC Alarm Power On By RTC Alarm Power On By RTC Alarm Power On By RTC Alarm item is set to Enabled. RTC Alarm Date (Days) [Everyday] RTC Alarm D[...]

  • Page 91

    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-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 Hardware Mo[...]

  • Page 92

    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 CPU QFan Control [Disabled] CPU QFan Control [Disabled] CPU QFan Control [Disabled] CPU QFan Control [Disabled] CPU QFan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts[...]

  • Page 93

    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-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 v02.53 (C)Copyright 1985[...]

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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 4.6.1 4.6.1 4.6.1 4.6.1 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive] 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Dri[...]

  • Page 95

    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 4-39 4-39 4-39 4-39 4-39 Quick Boot [Enabled] Quick Boot [Enabled] Quick Boot [Enabled] Quick Boot [Enabled] Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disab[...]

  • Page 96

    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 Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] When set to Ena[...]

  • Page 97

    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 4-41 4-41 4-41 4-41 4-41 User Access Level (Full Access] User Access Level (Full Access] User Access Level (Full Access] User Access Level (Full Access] User Access Level (Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Configuration options: [No[...]

  • Page 98

    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 To set a User Password: 1. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>. 2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>[...]

  • Page 99

    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 4-43 4-43 4-43 4-43 4-43 Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fie[...]

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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[...]

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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 A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system ............................................. 5-1 5.2 Support CD information ........................................................ 5-1 5.3 Software information ........................................................... 5-8 5.4 R[...]

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    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-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 CD. Click[...]

  • Page 104

    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[...]

  • Page 105

    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-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. Marvell Yukon VCT Application Marvell Yukon VCT Application Marvell [...]

  • Page 106

    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 Acrobat Reader V7.0 Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0 Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0 Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0 Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe ® Acrobat ® Reader that allows you to o[...]

  • Page 107

    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 5-5 5-5 5-5 5-5 5-5 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 folder of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Forma[...]

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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 5.2.7 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 inform[...]

  • Page 109

    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 5-7 5-7 5-7 5-7 5-7 Technical support Form Technical support Form Technical support Form Technical support Form Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Filelist Filelist Filelist File[...]

  • Page 110

    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 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[...]

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    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 5-9 5-9 5-9 5-9 5-9 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 during POST. 8. Adjust the boot image to your desired size by selecting a value [...]

  • Page 112

    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 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[...]

  • Page 113

    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 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 components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. PC Pro[...]

  • Page 114

    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 Button Button Button Button Button Function Function Function Function Function Opens the Configuration Configuration Configuration Configuration Configuration window Opens the Report R[...]

  • Page 115

    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 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 sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. The hardware m[...]

  • Page 116

    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 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 La[...]

  • Page 117

    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 5-15 5-15 5-15 5-15 5-15 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 installed on your system. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information [...]

  • Page 118

    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 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. Config[...]

  • Page 119

    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 5-17 5-17 5-17 5-17 5-17 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™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology[...]

  • Page 120

    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 Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ software Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ software Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ software Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ software Launc[...]

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    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 5-19 5-19 5-19 5-19 5-19 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 Definition Audio utility High Definition Audio utility The ADI AD1986 High [...]

  • Page 122

    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 From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX SoundMAX SoundMAX SoundMAX SoundMAX ® ® ® ® ® icon to display the SoundMAX SoundMAX SoundMAX SoundMAX SoundMAX ® ® ® ® ® Control[...]

  • Page 123

    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 Jack configuration This screen helps you configure your computer ’s audio ports, depending on the audio devices you have installed. Adjust speaker volume This screen helps you adjust speaker volume. Click the T est button to hear the changes you have made. A[...]

  • Page 124

    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 Audio preferences Audio preferences Audio preferences Audio preferences Audio preferences Click the icon to go to the Preferences Preferences Preferences Preferences Preferences page. T[...]

  • Page 125

    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 Microphone options Microphone options Microphone options Microphone options Microphone options Click the Listening Environment Listening Environment Listening Environment Listening Environment Listening Environment tab allows you to optimize your microphone in[...]

  • Page 126

    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 5.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with a RAID controller integrated in the ULI M1575 Southbridge that allows you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The m[...]

  • Page 127

    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 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 and Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identica[...]

  • Page 128

    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 The Main Menu on the upper left side allows you to select an operation to perform. The Main Menu options include: Create RAID 0 Striping x2 for Performance Create RAID 0 Striping x2 for[...]

  • Page 129

    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 5-27 5-27 5-27 5-27 5-27 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. From the ULI RAID BIOS Setup utility menu, move the cursor to Create RAID[...]

  • Page 130

    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 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[...]

  • Page 131

    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 5-29 5-29 5-29 5-29 5-29 Creating a JBOD configuration Creating a JBOD configuration Creating a JBOD configuration Creating a JBOD configuration Creating a JBOD configuration To create a JBOD set: 1. From the ULI RAID BIOS Setup utility menu, move the cursor to Create JBOD for integra[...]

  • Page 132

    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 Setting the Stripe Size Setting the Stripe Size Setting the Stripe Size Setting the Stripe Size Setting the Stripe Size To set the stripe size: 1. From the ULI RAID BIOS Setup utility m[...]

  • Page 133

    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-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 delete a RAID set: 1. From the ULI RAID BIOS Setup utility menu, move the cursor to Delete RAID Settings &a[...]

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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 Rebuilding a RAID array Rebuilding a RAID array Rebuilding a RAID array Rebuilding a RAID array Rebuilding a RAID array This option allows you to rebuild an existing RAID array. To rebu[...]

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    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 5-33 5-33 5-33 5-33 5-33 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. To create a RAID driver disk: 1. Boot your computer. 2. Press <Del> du[...]

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

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    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP Chapter summary 6 6.1 Overview ............................................................................... 6-1 6.2 Hardware installation ............................................................ 6-2 6.3 Software information ......................................................[...]

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    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 6-1 6-1 6-1 6-1 6-1 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the ATI ® MVP (Multi-Video Processing) technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. Requirements Requirements Requirements Requ[...]

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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 ATI ATI ATI ATI ® ® ® ® ® MVP technology support MVP technology support MVP technology support MVP technology support MVP technology support 6.2 Hardware installation 6.2.1 6.2.1 6.2.1 6.2.1 6.2.1 Installing a single graphics card Installing a single graphics card I[...]

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    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 6-3 6-3 6-3 6-3 6-3 Slave graphics card Slave graphics card Slave graphics card Slave graphics card Slave graphics card Master graphics card Master graphics card Master graphics card Master graphics card Master graphics card 3. Insert the CrossFire™-ready (Slave) graphics card into [...]

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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 ATI ATI ATI ATI ® ® ® ® ® MVP technology support MVP technology support MVP technology support MVP technology support MVP technology support 5. Connect one end of the external cable to the Slave graphics card. 4. Insert the CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics car[...]

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    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 6-5 6-5 6-5 6-5 6-5 6. Connect the other end of the external cable to the Master graphics card. 7. Connect the loose end to the corresponding port on your monitor. 8. Connect an auxiliary power source from the power supply to the graphics cards. 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 9. Boot u[...]

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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 ATI ATI ATI ATI ® ® ® ® ® MVP technology support MVP technology support MVP technology support MVP technology support MVP technology support 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[...]

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    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 6. Select the components that you want to install, then click Next Next Next Next Next . 7. Installation begins. 8. A status window appears, indicating the progress of the installation. 9. The Setup Complete Setup Complete Setup Complete Setup Complete Setup Comple[...]

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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 ATI ATI ATI ATI ® ® ® ® ® MVP technology support MVP technology support MVP technology support MVP technology support MVP technology support 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™[...]

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    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 6-9 6-9 6-9 6-9 6-9 The Catalyst™ Control Center Dialog Box The Catalyst™ Control Center Dialog Box The Catalyst™ Control Center Dialog Box The Catalyst™ Control Center Dialog Box The Catalyst™ Control Center Dialog Box View The Catalyst™ Control Center provides two views:[...]

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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 ATI ATI ATI ATI ® ® ® ® ® MVP technology support MVP technology support MVP technology support MVP technology support MVP technology support To enable CrossFire™: 1. Set the view to Advance Advance Advance Advance Advance . 2. Click the Crossfire™ Crossfire[...]

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    ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 6-11 6-11 6-11 6-11 6-11 Profiles Click the Profiles Profiles Profiles Profiles Profiles tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the Profiles Manager, which allows you to create customized environments for your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Preferences Click the Prefere[...]

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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 ATI ATI ATI ATI ® ® ® ® ® MVP technology support MVP technology support MVP technology support MVP technology support MVP technology support Help Click the Help Help Help Help Help tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the online help system, generate[...]