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Motherboard M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 2
Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 3
guide x M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features 1-5 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features1 - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 4
3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 5
Exit menu 4-38 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 6
37 5.4.3 AMD® RAID configurations 5-37 5.4.4 Marvell® RAID configurations 5-43 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-49 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-49 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows 5-49 Chapter 6: ATI® CrossFire™ technology support 6.1 Overview - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 7
and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 8
sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 9
chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 6: ATI - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 10
the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 11
M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots CrossFireX™ Storage LAN Wireless LAN (WiFi-AP Edition only) AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom X4 / Phenom X2 / Athlon™ 64 X2 / Sempron™ processor AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 12
M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series specifications summary High Definition audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ADI® AD1988B 8-channel High Definition audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection, Enumeration, Multi- Streaming, and Jack- - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 13
M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 1 x External SATA 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 1 x WiFi - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 14
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 16
Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 17
1 x WiFi-AP Solo Antenna (WiFi-AP Ediition Only) Optional fan for Water-Cooling or Passive-cooling only ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide WiFi-AP Solo user guide (WiFi-AP Ediition Only) If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 18
Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom X4 / Phenom X2 / Athlon™ 64 X2 / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 19
graphics and other memory demanding applications. See page 2‑12 for details. DDR2 1066 is supported by some of the AM2+ CPUs only. Refer to www.asus. com for the supported CPU models. ATI media files to external devices. See pages 2-26 and 2-29 for details. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 20
functions even when the PC is in sleep mode, so users can use Skype as a replacement for tradition long distance telephone service. Since WiFi-AP Solo is onboard, users can save the cost of an extra WiFi-AP. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your PC! The onboard 8-channel HD - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 21
Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat these critical components generate. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 22
, where it can be carried away by existing airflow from CPU fan or bundled optional fan. The purpose of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. Furthermore, it provides options for users to - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 23
ASUS PC Probe II, you can easily monitor the critical components of the computer. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. See pages 4-33 and 5-9 for details. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 24
AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. See page 5-34 for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 25
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. 2 Hardware information - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 26
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-20 2.6 Jumper 2-24 2.7 Connectors 2-25 ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 27
install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. M3A32-MVP DELUXE SB_PWR ® ON Standby Power M3A32-MVP DELUXE Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 28
below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® M3A32-MVP DELUXE 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 29
Socket AM2+/AM2 M3A32-MVP DELUXE DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) EATXPWR PRI_IDE 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) WFG (WiFi-AP Edition only) KB_USB56 - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 30
DIMM slots PCI slots PCI Express x16 slots Jumper 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard port 15. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 16. Wireless LAN port (WiFi-AP Edition only) 17. Wireless LAN Activity LED (WiFi-AP Edition only) Page 2-12 2-22 2-22 Page 2-24 Page 2-25 - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 31
(2-pin PLED) • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) • Reset button (2-pin RESET) Page 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-31 2-32 2-32 2-33 2-34 2-34 2-35 2-36 2-36 2-37 2-38 ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2- - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 32
the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. M3A32-MVP DELUXE ® M3A32-MVP DELUXE CPU Socket AM2+/AM2 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 33
Gold triangle Small triangle 5. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with the heatsink package. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2- - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 34
you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 35
the retention bracket in place. 4. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2- - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 36
M3A32-MVP DELUXE GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM 5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN ® M3A32-MVP DELUXE CPU fan connector • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 37
optional fan with an active CPU cooler will interfere with the motherboard. • Plug the optional fan cable to the CHA_FAN1/2 connector on the motherboard. • Make sure the optional fan is installed correctly to prevent damage to the fan and motherboard components. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 38
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: M3A32-MVP DELUXE DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ® M3A32-MVP DELUXE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 39
32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you install Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of less than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-13 - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 40
M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for AM2 CPU Chip No memory configuration. • C*: Supports 4 modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1066 - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 41
M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability for AM2 CPU Size 512MB 256MB 256MB 2048MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 256MB 1024MB 256MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 42
M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-533MHz capability for AM2 CPU Talent Chip No A8KE4 DS KLBD48F-A8ME4 SS AU512E533C4KBGC DS AU01GE533C4KBGC SS T5UA512C4 DS T5UB1G8C4 DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 43
severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out 1 with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 44
for your memory modules. To install ASUS Cool Mempipe: 1. Secure the motherboard to your chassis with nine screws. 2. Install memory modules to 5. Align the Cool Mempipe with the northbridge heatsink and ensure the memory modules are located between the heat spreaders. 6. Fasten the Cool Mempipe - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 45
9. Hold the heat spreaders and secure the four nuts. DO NOT overtighten the nuts. 10. Install another two memory modules to sockets DIMM_A2/ B2 if necessary. Install memory modules to sockets DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 after the completion of Cool Mempipe installation. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-19 - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 46
change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 47
usually available for ISA or PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE x16_1 shared shared - - - - USB 2.0 controller - - - shared - - - - HD audio shared - - - - - - - Onboard SATA - - - - shared - - ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-21 - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 48
2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 Four PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports four ATI CrossFireX™ PCI Express x16 graphics - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 49
to the blue slots. • If you install two VGA cards to the blue slots and use other x4 PCIe cards simultaneously, the x4 PCIe cards will downgrade to x1 mode for optimum VGA performance. You may reassign PCIe width in BIOS settings. Refer to page 4-24 for details. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-23 - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 50
) Clear RTC M3A32-MVP DELUXE Clear RTC RAM • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 51
1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 4. LAN (RJ-45) port. Supported by Marvell® 88E1116 Gigabit LAN controller This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-25 - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 52
hard disk drive. The external SATA port supports external Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s devices. Longer cables support higher power requirements to deliver signal up 2.0 devices. 14. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 15. USB 2.0 ports 5 and - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 53
you to set up a wireless network and exchange information with other wireless devices without tagling cables and wires. Connect the moveable omni-directional antenna to this port. 17. Wireless LAN Activity LED. The wireless module comes with an activity LED. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-27 - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 54
when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. M3A32-MVP DELUXE ® FLOPPY M3A32-MVP DELUXE Floppy disk drive connector PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device. Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 55
to 5.4 RAID Configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND M3A32-MVP DELUXE ® SATA3 M3A32-MVP DELUXE SATA connectors SATA4 ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series GND - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 56
Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0 and RAID 1) is available only if you are using Windows 1/3 SATA 2/4 Color Red Black Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data disk cards. right angle side 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 57
creating a RAID set using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that you have connected the Serial ATA signal cables and installed Serial ATA hard disk drives; otherwise, you cannot enter the Marvell RAID BIOS Configuration utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-31 - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 58
+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND M3A32-MVP DELUXE USB 2.0 connectors USB78 PIN1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB910 PIN1 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 59
+12V GND • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN 1 connectors support the ASUS Q FAN2 feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better themal environment. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-33 - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 60
Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC ® Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground M3A32-MVP DELUXE ATX power connectors +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts 2-34 Chapter - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 61
Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]; if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. By default, this connector is set to [HD Audio]. See section 4.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 62
input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. M3A32-MVP DELUXE ® CD Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel M3A32-MVP DELUXE Internal audio connector 12. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 63
) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. SPDIF_OUT ® M3A32-MVP DELUXE Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-37 - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 64
PWR Ground Reset Ground 14. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PANEL ® IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. M3A32-MVP DELUXE System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 65
cable labels. 2. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, making sure the orientation matches the labels on the motherboard. 3. The front panel functions are now enabled. The figure shows the Q-Connector properly installed on the motherboard. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-39 - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 66
2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 67
This chapter describes the power up Powerin3g up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 68
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 69
beeps (see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance. 7. At - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 70
2. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 71
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 72
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Advanced menu 4-16 4.5 Power menu 4-28 4.6 Boot menu 4-32 4.7 Tools menu 4-36 4.8 Exit menu 4-38 ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 73
Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 74
update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 75
Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. M3A32-MVP.rom M3A32-MVP ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 76
Floppy Drive icon. d. Click File from the menu, then select Format. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. e. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options field, then click Start. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 77
automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 78
utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 79
, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ...... done Writing flash ...... done Verifying flash .... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 80
disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • If your display receives no signal during the BIOS updating process, the system will beep when it is searching - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 81
Menu. See section 4.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4- - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 82
screen Menu items Menu bar Main Advanced Power Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit General help System Time System Configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 83
display a list of options. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll description of the selected item. Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-11 - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 84
the system date. 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [720K, 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] 4.3.4 Language [English] Allows you to select the display language for the BIOS setup screen. Configuration options: [Chinese(BIG5 - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 85
-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 86
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.6 Storage Configuration Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Onchip SATA Channel [Enabled] Onchip SATA Type Channel. Onchip SATA Type [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 87
Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-15 - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 88
achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Select any one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Standard Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Loads the optimal settings for the system. Loads the standard settings for the system. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 89
when you set AI Overclocking to [Manual], or [ CPU-NB HT Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU-Northbridge link speed. Configuration options: [200 MHz] [400 MHz] [600 MHz] [800 MHz] [1 GHz] [Auto] The configuration options may vary depending on your CPU model. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 90
keypad. The values range from 1.20V to 1.40V with a 0.02V interval. • Setting Processor Voltage, DDR Voltage, Core/PCIe Voltage and Southbridge Voltage to a high level may damage the CPU, memory module, and chipset permanently. Proceed with caution. • Some values of the items mentioned above are - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 91
[Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.5 Memory CLKs] [1.0 Memory CLKs] [1.5 Memory CLKs] [2.0 Memory CLKs] [2.5 Memory CLKs] [3.0 Memory CLKs] [3.5 Memory CLKs] [4.0 Memory CLKs] DCQ Bypass Maximum [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0x] [1x] [2x]~[14x] [15x] ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-19 - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 92
Options Auto Limit Manual Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] [Manual] Memclock Value [200 MHz] This item appears when you set the previous item to [Limit] or [Manual]. Configuration options This item shows the current clock skew for channel B. 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 93
4.4.2 AI Net 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced AI Net 2 Pair Status Length 1-2 N/A 3-6 N/A 4-5 N/A 7-8 N/A 1-2 N/A 3-6 N/A 4-5 N/A 7-8 N/A Marvell POST Check LAN during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-21 - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 94
items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.16 AGESA Version: 3.1.1.0 Physical Count: 1 Logical Count: 1 Enable/Disable Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM) AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3000 - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 95
chipset settings. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCI Express Configuration Hyper Transport Configuration PCI Express Configurat PCI Express Configuration Advanced BIOS . The values range from 0 to 255. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-23 - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 96
[Disabled] [L1] NP NB-SB VC1 Traffic Support [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] PCIe x4 cards to the PCIEX16_2/4 slots. • When you set this item to [X8 Mode], the PCIEX16_2/4 slots share width with the PCIEX16_1/3 slots. Hyper Transport Configuration Advanced BIOS - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 97
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Onboard Devices Configuraiton Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Mode [Normal] HD Audio Azalia Device [Auto] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio Marvell 6121 SATA Controller [Enable] Configuration options: [Enable] [Disabled] ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-25 - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 98
you want to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 0+1 configuration from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set this item to [RAID]. If you want to [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] NO: lets the BIOS configure all the devices in the system. YES: lets the operating system configure Plug - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 99
Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-off Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [ set USB Functions to [Enabled]. USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 100
to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support [Auto] [No] [Disabled - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 101
AC power loss. When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to Last State, the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-29 - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 102
] When set to [ set to Enabled, the set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 103
CPU fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [800] [1200] [1600] Smart Q-FAN Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the Smart Q-Fan function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The Q-Fan Profile item appears when you enable Smart Q-Fan Function. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 104
CPU fan speed. Configuration options: [Optimal] [Silent Mode] [Performance Mode] 4.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 105
boot the system. When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST set to Enabled, the system displays the message "Press DEL to run Setup" during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Intrusion [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 106
. The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 2.6 Jumper for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 107
user password. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-35 - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 108
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Profile Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: M3A32-MVP VER: 0301 DATE: 10/04/07 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 109
Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move • This function can support devices such as USB flash disk or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-37 - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 110
CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation window fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes This option allows - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 111
This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. 5 Software support - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 112
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.3 Software informtion 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-36 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-49 ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 113
an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5- - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 114
driver. AMD Chipset Program Driver Installs the AMD® chipset drivers for the AMD 790FX chipset. SoundMAX ADI Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX® ADI audio driver and application. Marvell 61xx SATA RAID Controller Driver Installs the Marvell® Serial ATA RAID controller driver. ASUS WiFi-AP Solo (WiFi - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 115
Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through the installation wizard. AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) Installs the AMD® OverDrive™ utility. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet™ software. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series Click to display the previous screen 5- - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 116
ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so that you - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 117
ATI RAID/AHCI driver disk for Windows®XP. Make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista Driver Allows you to create an ATI RAID/AHCI driver disk for Windows® Vista™. Marvell 61xx 32/64bit SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create a Marvell 6121 SATA RAID driver disk for a 32/64-bit system. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5- - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 118
the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 5- Chapter 5: Software support - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 119
information on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5- - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 120
Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format. 5- Chapter 5: Software support - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 121
Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. From the left window pane, select the folder that contains the image you intend to use as your boot logo. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 122
7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to enlarge by clicking on it. 8. Adjust the boot image to your desired size by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 123
tab. 4. Click the Power button. The following dialogue box appears. 5. From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. Click OK to effect settings. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-11 - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 124
the AMD heatsink and fan assembly with monitor chip • If you purchased a separate heatsink and fan package, use the ASUS Q-Fan technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan speed according to your system loading. Launching the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software The motherboard support DVD includes - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 125
the motherboard package to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility. You must use 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel speakers for this setup. If the SoundMAX® audio utility is correctly installed, you will find the SoundMAX®/ SoundMAX® BlackHawk icon on the taskbar. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-13 - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 126
A. SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio 2) If you are using Windows Vista™ operating system, from the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX® BlackHawk icon to display the SoundMAX® control panel. Enabling AI Audio 2 Click the power button to activate digital signal processing. AI Audio 2, with the new - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 127
Speakers and SPDIF Interface or mute the audio. Preset settings Click and expand the drop-down menu to settings Click this port settings tab to display the rear panel ports configuration for the speakers or rear panel digital port configuration for the SPDIF interface. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 128
the recording settings, click the interface. Port settings Click the tab to display the rear panel ports for Microphone or Line In. ANDREA settings Allows you to Speakerphone, Voice Recording, and Directional Beam. More Settings Click for the further configurations. Equalizer Allows you to - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 129
Speakers Allows you to adjust the Speaker Trim and Speaker Delay. Bass Allows you to do the Bass management. Preferences Displays the preference options for this utility, version information, AudioESP, etc. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-17 - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 130
® icon to display the SoundMAX® Control Panel. Audio Setup Wizard By clicking the icon from the SoundMAX® control panel, you can easily configure your audio settings. Simply follow the succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Definition Audio. 5-18 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 131
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 -written text to allow the AudioWizard to adjust the volume as you speak. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-19 - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 132
to the Preferences page. This page allows you to change various audio settings. General options Click the General tab to choose your playback and output. Listening Environment options Click the Listening Environment tab to set up your speaker, acoustic environment, and enable/disable the Virtual - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 133
Mic. • If you are using Windows Vista, you have to manually enable the directional Array and Speaker Phone function. Go to Control panel > Sound. Click the Recording tab on the top and select Microphone. Click the Microphone Enhancement tab and check Array Mic. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-21 - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 134
.exe file to start installation. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. Launching PC Probe II You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop. To launch the PC Probe II from the - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 135
sensor also turns red. Refer to the Monitor panels section for details. Preference You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Click the box before each preference to activate or deactivate. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-23 - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 136
the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. The hardware monitor panels come in two display the or buttons. You can also adjust the threshold values using the Config window. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in a small monitoring panel. - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 137
display WMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. This browser displays various Windows® management information. Click an item from the left sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-25 - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 138
the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. Click to display the Usage browser. CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation. If the CPU The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available HDD 5-26 Chapter 5: Software - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 139
memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available physical memory. Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config window your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-27 - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 140
AI Suite on your computer: 1. Place the support CD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. Launching AI Suite You can - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 141
open the monitor window. Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-29 - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 142
. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you can launch AI Gear 2 by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on your Windows OS taskbar and then click the AI Gear 2 button on the AI Suite main window. Shift the gear to the performance setting that you like. Maximum Performance Medium - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 143
AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI Nap button on the AI Suite main window. Click Yes on the power button. Unclick the the item to switch the function back. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-31 - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 144
This ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows OS - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 145
the bundled support CD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the Q-Fan 2 button on the AI Suite maIn window. Click bottom to save the setup. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series click to display the dropdown list and select a Q-Fan 2 mode 5-33 - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 146
on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the AI Suite main window. The options on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5-34 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 147
5.3.11 AMD OverDrive (AOD) The AMD® OverDrive™ utility allows you to configure system and overclocking settings in WIndows® environment. These configurations will not be saved to BIOS after the system reboots. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-35 - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 148
The motherboard comes with two RAID controllers that allow you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. • AMD SB600 Southbridge RAID includes a high performance SATA RAID controller that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 for four independent SATA channels. • Marvell® 6121 RAID - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 149
each drive. 5.4.3 AMD® RAID configurations This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 configurations for Serial ATA hard disks drives through the AMD SB600 Southbridge chip. Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set(s). To do - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 150
® FastBuild™ Utility To enter the AMD® FastBuild™ utility: 1. Boot up your computer. 2. Press hard disk drives. • Define LD: creates a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 0+1 configuration. • Delete LD: deletes a selected RAID set and partition. • Controller Configuration: Shows the system resources - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 151
FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2004-2005 ATI Technology, Inc. [ Define LD Menu ] LD No LD 1 LD 2 LD 3 LD 4 LD 5 LD 6 LD 7 LD 8 RAID Mode RAID 0 Total Drv 2 Capacity(MB) xxxxxx Status Functional [↑]Up [ Keys Available ] [↓]Down [ESC]Exit [Enter] Select ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-39 - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 152
RAID 1. 4. Move to the Assignment item by using the down arrow key and set Y to any two of the drives. 5. Press to save the setting. LD 1 LD 2 LD 3 LD 4 LD 5 LD 6 LD 7 LD 8 RAID Mode RAID 1 Total Drv 2 Capacity(MB) xxxxxx Status Functional [↑]Up [ Keys Available ] [↓]Down - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 153
(tm) Utility (c) 2004-2005 ATI Technology, Inc. [ Define LD Menu ] LD No LD 1 LD 2 LD 3 LD 4 LD 5 LD 6 LD 7 LD 8 RAID Mode RAID 10 Total Drv 4 Capacity(MB) xxxxxx Status Functional [↑]Up [ Keys Available ] [↓]Down [ESC]Exit [Enter] Select ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-41 - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 154
a RAID set: 1. In the Main Menu, press to enter the "Delete LD" function. 2. Select the RAID item you want to delete and press or . FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2004-2005 ATI Technology, Inc. [ Delete LD Menu ] LD No LD 1 LD 2 LD 3 LD 4 LD 5 LD 6 LD 7 LD 8 RAID Mode RAID 10 - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 155
Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 3. Press to save the changes and exit. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only, and may not exactly match the items on your screen. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-43 - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 156
(c) 2006 Marvell Technology, Ltd. 3. Highlight Adapter and press . Select Adapter 2 for RAID configuration. ENTER/SPACE:Select, ESC:Back/Exit [Adapter] [Create] [Delete] Select Adapter Adapter 1 Adapter 2 Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2006 Marvell Technology, Ltd. 5-44 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 157
FREE Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2006 Marvell Technology, Ltd. 2. Press . The screen shows the disks you can add to make up the RAID set. Use the BIOS Setup (c) 2006 Marvell Technology, Ltd. 3. After you have selected the desired disks, select NEXT to create array. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 158
Disks ID NEXT : 0 1 Size Speed Status 164.6GB SATA II FREE 82.3GB SATA II FREE Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2006 Marvell Technology, Ltd. • The available RAID sets vary with the number of disks you select. The RAID sets that you are not allowed to create are grayed out. • We recommend that you keep the - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 159
0 1 NEXT Size Speed Status 164.6GB SATA II FREE 82.3GB SATA II FREE Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2006 Marvell Technology, Ltd. 7. The newly created array appears in Arrays Information. FREE 82.3GB SATA II FREE Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2006 Marvell Technology, Ltd. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-47 - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 160
RAID set: 1. From the utility menu bar, select Delete on the top and press . The "Delete array" screen appears. ENTER/SPACE:Select, ESC:Back/Exit [Adapter] [Create] [Delete] Delete array ID Array Name Size Level 0 164.5GB RAID0 NEXT Status ONLINE Stripe Members 64KB 0,4 Marvell BIOS - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 161
SATA RAID Driver to create a Marvell® 6121 RAID driver disk. 4. Insert a floppy disk/USB device into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 5. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-49 - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 162
the RAID driver in Windows® Vista™: 1. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 2. During the OS installation, select SB 600 and Marvell 6121. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. 5-50 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 163
This chapter tells how to install ATI® CrossFire™ graphics cards to avail of 6 ATI's Multi-Video Processing technology. ATI® CrossFire™ technology support - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 164
Chapter summary 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards 6-2 6.3 Software information 6-5 ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 165
™ Edition graphics card (Master) • CrossFire™-ready graphics card (Slave) • CrossFire™-ready motherboard, such as the ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series motherboard. • Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. See "9. ATX power connectors - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 166
card and one CrossFire™-ready (Slave) graphics card. Slave graphics card Master graphics card 2. Insert the CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics card into the PCI Express x16 blue slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. 6- Chapter 6: AMD® CrossFire™ technology support - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 167
3. Insert the CrossFire™-ready (Slave) graphics card into the PCI Express x16 black slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. 4. Connect an auxiliary power source from the power supply to the graphics cards. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 6- - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 168
5. Connect one end of the external cable to the Master graphics card. 6. Connect the other end of the external cable to the Slave graphics card. 7. Connect the loose end to the corresponding port on your monitor. 6 7 6- Chapter 6: AMD® CrossFire™ technology support - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 169
New Hardware Wizard window. Click Cancel. 3. Place the CrossFire™ installation CD in your optical drive and install drivers from the opening menu. 4. Click Next to continue from the installation window that appears. 5. Read the License Agreement, then click Yes. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 6- - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 170
™ multi-monitor and desktop management software, as well as the AMD driver. • Select Custom to individually choose desired software components. Setup prepares the installation wizard that will guide you to setup process. Windows automatically configures the ATI Catalyst Control Center. The status - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 171
™ Control Center: • On the Windows® task bar, click Start > ATI Catalyst™ Control Center > Catalyst™ Control Center. • Double-click on the Catalyst™ Control Center desktop shortcut. • On the Windows® task bar, doubleclick on the Catalyst™ Control Center icon. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 6- - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 172
Center provides two views: • Standard - simple view with wizards for beginners • Advance - allows advanced users to access and configure the complete features of the software Set to Advance view to enable the CrossFire™ function. 6- Chapter 6: AMD® CrossFire™ technology support - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 173
box opposite Enable CrossFire™. 4. Click OK to effect the setting. 3 2 4 Hotkeys Click the Hotkeys tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the Hotkeys Manager, which allows you to create key combinations as shortcuts for performing certain functions quickly. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 6- - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 174
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 Preferences tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to select a language, restore defaults, change skins, or - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 175
Help Click the 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. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 6-11 - Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE | User Manual - Page 176
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