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  • Page 1 A8R32-MVP Deluxe...
  • 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notices ....................vii Safety information ................viii About this guide ................. ix A8R32-MVP Deluxe specifications summary ........xi Chapter 1: Chapter 1: Chapter 1: Product introduction Product introduction Product introduction Chapter 1: Chapter 1: Product introduction Product introduction Welcome! ................1-1 Package contents ..............
  • Page 4 Creating a bootable floppy disk ......4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility ..........4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility ............4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ........ 4-9 BIOS setup program ............4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..........4-12 4.2.2 Menu bar ............... 4-12 4.2.3...
  • Page 5 Running the support CD ......... 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu ............5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu ............5-4 5.2.4 Make Disk menu ............5-6 5.2.5 Manuals menu ............5-7 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information ........5-8 5.2.7 Other information ........... 5-8 v v v v v...
  • Page 6 Contents Software information ............5-10 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ ..........5-10 5.3.2 AI Net 2 ..............5-12 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II ........... 5-13 5.3.4 Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology ........5-19 5.3.5 Audio configuration ..........5-21 RAID configurations ............5-26 5.4.1 Installing hard disks ..........

  • Page 7: Notices

    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 conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and •...

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    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 the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    A S U S w e b s i t e s A S U S w e b s i t e s The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
  • Page 10 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. D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : Information to prevent injury to yourself D A N G E R / W A R N I N G :...

  • Page 11: A8R32-Mvp Deluxe Specifications Summary

    A8R32-MVP Deluxe specifications summary C P U C P U C P U C P U C P U Socket 939 for AMD Opteron™/Athlon™ 64 X2/ Athlon™ 64 FX/Athlon™ 64 processor AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32- and 64-bit computing Supports AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology Supports AMD HyperTransport™...
  • Page 12 ASUS SATA On-the-Go (External Serial ATA port on the rear panel) O t h e r A S U S...
  • Page 13 A8R32-MVP Deluxe specifications summary I n t e r n a l I n t e r n a l I n t e r n a l 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for four additional USB 2.0 I n t e r n a l...
  • Page 14 x i v x i v x i v x i v x i v...
  • Page 15 This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports Product information...

  • Page 16: Chapter Summary

    Chapter summary Welcome! ................1-1 Package contents ..............1-1 Special features ..............1-2 A S U S A 8 R 3 2 - M V P D E L U X E A S U S A 8 R 3 2 - M V P D E L U X E A S U S A 8 R 3 2 - M V P D E L U X E A S U S A 8 R 3 2 - M V P D E L U X E A S U S A 8 R 3 2 - M V P D E L U X E...

  • Page 17: Welcome

    ! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

  • Page 18: Special Features

    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 technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 939-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket that supports AMD Opteron™/Athlon™...
  • Page 19 8-channel high definition audio 8-channel high definition audio 8-channel high definition audio 8-channel high definition audio 8-channel high definition audio Onboard is the Realtek ® ALC882 High Definition Audio 8-channel audio CODEC. This CODEC is fully-compliant with Intel ® High Definition Audio standard (192 KHz, 24-bit audio).
  • Page 20 USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1.

  • Page 21: Innovative Asus Features

    Stack Cool 2 Stack Cool 2 Stack Cool 2 The motherboard comes with the ASUS Stack Cool 2, an innovative fan-less and zero-noise thermal solution that provides supplementary cooling to the motherboard. Stack Cool 2 is a special layer underneath the motherboard that improves heat dissipation.
  • Page 22 ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. See page 4-5 for details.
  • Page 23 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. Hardware information...
  • Page 24 Chapter summary Before you proceed .............. 2-1 Motherboard overview ............2-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..........2-6 System memory ..............2-11 Expansion slots ..............2-16 Jumper ................2-20 Connectors ................. 2-21 A S U S A 8 R 3 2 - M V P D E L U X E A S U S A 8 R 3 2 - M V P D E L U X E A S U S A 8 R 3 2 - M V P D E L U X E A S U S A 8 R 3 2 - M V P D E L U X E...

  • Page 25: Before You Proceed

    Powered Power A8R32-MVP DELUXE Onboard LED A S U S A 8 R 3 2 - M V P D E L U X E A S U S A 8 R 3 2 - M V P D E L U X E...

  • Page 26: Motherboard Overview

    ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2 - 2 2 - 2...

  • Page 27: Motherboard Layout

    Marvell 88E8053 AAFP PCIEX16_1 CHA_FAN2 PCIEX1_1 ALC882 ® SATA3 SATA4 M1575 PCI1 SATA1 SATA2 Marvell PCIEX16_2 88E8001 A8R32-MVP DELUXE PCI2 BIOS CR2032 3V Lithium Cell TSB43AB22A CMOS Power CLRTC SB_PWR PCI3 COM1 CHASSIS USB56 IE1394_1 IE1394_2 PANEL GAME A S U S A 8 R 3 2 - M V P D E L U X E...

  • Page 28: Layout Contents

    2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 Layout Contents Layout Contents Layout Contents 2.2.4 2.2.4 Layout Contents Layout Contents S l o t s S l o t s S l o t s P a g e P a g e P a g e S l o t s S l o t s P a g e...
  • Page 29 I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s P a g e...

  • Page 30: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    To install a CPU. Locate the 939-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE A8R32-MVP DELUXE CPU Socket 939 Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. S o c k e t l e v e r...
  • Page 31 Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. S m a l l t r i a n g l e S m a l l t r i a n g l e S m a l l t r i a n g l e S m a l l t r i a n g l e...

  • Page 32: Installing The Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan Installing the heatsink and fan Installing the heatsink and fan 2.3.2 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD AMD Opteron™/Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64 FX/Athlon™ 64 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
  • Page 33 Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. Align the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place. Make sure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module...
  • Page 34 CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE A8R32-MVP DELUXE CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 2 - 1 0...

  • Page 35: System Memory

    Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE A8R32-MVP DELUXE 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets C h a n n e l C h a n n e l C h a n n e l...

  • Page 36: Memory Configurations

    2.4.2 2.4.2 2.4.2 Memory Configurations Memory Configurations Memory Configurations 2.4.2 2.4.2 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 configurations in this section. •...
  • Page 37 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) Qualified Vendors List D I M M s u p p o r t D I M M s u p p o r t D I M M s u p p o r t D I M M s u p p o r t...
  • Page 38 C C C C C - Supports 3 modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration S S - Single-sided D S - Double-sided Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest Qualified Vendors List. 2 - 1 4 2 - 1 4...

  • Page 39: Installing A Ddr Dimm

    2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing a DDR DIMM Installing a DDR DIMM Installing a DDR DIMM 2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing a DDR DIMM Installing a DDR DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

  • Page 40: Expansion Slots

    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. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

  • Page 41: Interrupt Assignments

    2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments 2.5.3 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments I R Q I R Q I R Q I R Q I R Q P r i o r i t y P r i o r i t y...

  • Page 42: Pci Slots

    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 that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot.
  • Page 43 • 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. • I n C r o s s F i r e ™ m o d e , i n s t a l l t h e A T I C r o s s F i r e ™ E d i t i o n I n C r o s s F i r e ™...

  • Page 44: Jumper

    Normal Clear CMOS (Default) A8R32-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 default values.

  • Page 45: Connectors

    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 . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) .
  • Page 46 7 . 7 . L A N 1 ( R J - 4 5 ) p o r t . L A N 1 ( R J - 4 5 ) p o r t . L A N 1 ( R J - 4 5 ) p o r t . L A N 1 ( R J - 4 5 ) p o r t .

  • Page 47: Internal Connectors

    ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE A8R32-MVP DELUXE Floppy disk drive connector 2 . 2 . I D E c o n n e c t o r s ( 4 0 - 1 p i n P R I _ I D E ; 4 0 - 1 p i n S E C _ I D E ) I D E c o n n e c t o r s ( 4 0 - 1 p i n P R I _ I D E ;...

  • Page 48: Hard Disk Drives

    A8R32-MVP DELUXE PIN 1 PIN 1 A8R32-MVP DELUXE IDE connectors 3 . 3 . S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s...
  • Page 49 • Plug your Serial ATA boot disk on the master port (SATA1/2 to support S3 function). ® ® • Install the Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows Service Pack1 or later when using Serial ATA. • In RAID mode, the system cannot boot from a SATA CD-ROM which is connected with the ULi M1575 controller.
  • Page 50 RSATA_RXP1 A8R32-MVP DELUXE RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 A8R32-MVP DELUXE SATA RAID connector • Before creating a RAID set using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that you have connected the Serial ATA signal cable and installed Serial ATA hard disk drives; otherwise, you cannot enter the Silicon Image RAID utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST.
  • Page 51 +12V +12V Rotation Rotation A8R32-MVP DELUXE A8R32-MVP DELUXE Fan connectors Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature. For some chassis models with short 3-pin chassis fan cable, connect the cable to the PWR_FAN connector. A S U S A 8 R 3 2 - M V P D E L U X E...
  • Page 52 ® USB78_WFG USB56 A8R32-MVP DELUXE A8R32-MVP DELUXE USB 2.0 connectors Never connect a 1 3 9 4 c a b l e 1 3 9 4 c a b l e 1 3 9 4 c a b l e 1 3 9 4 c a b l e to the USB connectors.
  • Page 53 GAME A8R32-MVP DELUXE A8R32-MVP DELUXE Game connector A S U S A 8 R 3 2 - M V P D E L U X E A S U S A 8 R 3 2 - M V P D E L U X E...
  • Page 54 PIN 1 ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE A8R32-MVP DELUXE COM port connector 1 0 . 1 0 . 1 0 . I E E E 1 3 9 4 a c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n I E 1 3 9 4 _ 1 ; 1 0 - 1 p i n I E E E 1 3 9 4 a c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n I E 1 3 9 4 _ 1 ;...
  • Page 55 CHASSIS (Default) A8R32-MVP DELUXE Chassis intrusion connector A S U S A 8 R 3 2 - M V P D E L U X E A S U S A 8 R 3 2 - M V P D E L U X E...
  • Page 56 Azalia Legacy AC’97 compliant definition compliant definition ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE A8R32-MVP DELUXE Analog front panel connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability. •...

  • Page 57: System Panel Connector

    IDE_LED A8R32-MVP DELUXE PWRSW Requires an ATX power supply. A8R32-MVP DELUXE System panel connector The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to the connector description below for details. • S y s t e m p o w e r L E D ( G r e e n 3 - p i n P L E D )
  • Page 58 2 - 3 4 2 - 3 4 C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e i n f o r m a t i o n C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e i n f o r m a t i o n 2 - 3 4 2 - 3 4 2 - 3 4...
  • Page 59 This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. Powering up...

  • Page 60: Powering Off The Computer

    Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ..........3-1 Powering off the computer ..........3-2 A S U S A 8 R 3 2 - M V P D E L U X E A S U S A 8 R 3 2 - M V P D E L U X E A S U S A 8 R 3 2 - M V P D E L U X E A S U S A 8 R 3 2 - M V P D E L U X E A S U S A 8 R 3 2 - M V P D E L U X E...

  • Page 61: Starting Up For The First Time

    Starting up for the first time After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. Be sure that all switches are off. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.

  • Page 62: Powering Off The Computer

    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 function If you are using Windows ®...

  • Page 63: Chapter 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. BIOS setup...
  • Page 64 Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ........4-1 BIOS setup program ............4-11 Main menu ................4-14 Advanced menu ..............4-18 Power menu ................ 4-35 Boot menu ................4-40 Exit menu ................4-45 A S U S A 8 R 3 2 - M V P D E L U X E A S U S A 8 R 3 2 - M V P D E L U X E A S U S A 8 R 3 2 - M V P D E L U X E A S U S A 8 R 3 2 - M V P D E L U X E...

  • Page 65: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    4.1.1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file •...
  • Page 66 A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e. The ASUS Update main window appears. A S U S U p d a t e...
  • Page 67 A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e. The ASUS Update main window appears. A S U S U p d a t e...

  • Page 68: Creating A Bootable Floppy Disk

    4.1.2 4.1.2 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy disk 4.1.2 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy disk Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a.

  • Page 69: 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 floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>...

  • Page 70: Afudos Utility

    4.1.4 4.1.4 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility 4.1.4 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
  • Page 71 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 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. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.
  • Page 72 The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iA8R32-MVP.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..

  • Page 73: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.
  • Page 74 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 4 - 1 0...

  • Page 75: Bios Setup Program

    • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. A S U S A 8 R 3 2 - M V P D E L U X E...

  • Page 76: Bios Menu Screen

    [1.44M, 3.5 in] Language [English] Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Master [ST320410A] configure the System Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] Time. Secondary IDE Master [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave [Not Detected] Third IDE Master [Not Detected] Third IDE Slave...

  • Page 77: Menu Items

    Language [English] Primary IDE Master [ST320410A] [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] that menu. For example, selecting configure system Secondary IDE Master[Not Detected] time. Secondary IDE Slave [Not Detected] Third IDE Master...

  • Page 78: Main Menu

    [1.44M, 3.5 in] Language [English] Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Master [ST320410A] configure the System Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] Time. Secondary IDE Master [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave [Not Detected] Third IDE Master [Not Detected] Third IDE Slave...

  • Page 79: Primary, Secondary, Third, And Fourth Ide Master/Slave

    4.3.5 4.3.5 4.3.5 Primary, Secondary, Third, and Fourth Primary, Secondary, Third, and Fourth Primary, Secondary, Third, and Fourth 4.3.5 4.3.5 Primary, Secondary, Third, and Fourth Primary, Secondary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave IDE Master/Slave IDE Master/Slave IDE Master/Slave IDE Master/Slave The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices.

  • Page 80: Storage Configuration

    PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode.

  • Page 81: System Information

    The succeeding items appear only if the S e r i a l A T A C o n t r o l l e r S e r i a l A T A C o n t r o l l e r S e r i a l A T A C o n t r o l l e r S e r i a l A T A C o n t r o l l e r S e r i a l A T A C o n t r o l l e r item...

  • Page 82: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power...
  • Page 83 A I N . O . S . A I N . O . S . A I N . O . S . the ASUS AI Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boost the performance for the most demanding tasks.
  • Page 84 Northbridge Over-voltage [Auto] Northbridge Over-voltage [Auto] Northbridge Over-voltage [Auto] Northbridge Over-voltage [Auto] Northbridge Over-voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Southbridge Over-voltage [Auto] Southbridge Over-voltage [Auto] Southbridge Over-voltage [Auto] Southbridge Over-voltage [Auto] Southbridge Over-voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] PEG Link Mode [Disabled] PEG Link Mode [Disabled] PEG Link Mode [Disabled]...
  • Page 85 PCIE Frequency [XXX] PCIE Frequency [XXX] PCIE Frequency [XXX] PCIE Frequency [XXX] PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you to adjust the PCIE frequency. The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the < + > < + > <...

  • Page 86: Cpu Configuration

    4.4.2 4.4.2 4.4.2 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration 4.4.2 4.4.2 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration This option should Module Version: 14.08 remain disabled for Physical Count: 1 the normal operation.
  • Page 87 Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Memory Configuration Memory Timing Configuration ECC Configuration Memory CLK : 166 MHz CAS Latency (Tcl) : 2.5 RAS/CAS Delay (Trcd) : 3 CLK Min Active RAS (Tras) : 7 CLK Row Precharge Time (Trp) : 3 CLK...
  • Page 88 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 C T T i m i n g M o d e M C T T i m i n g M o d e M C T T i m i n g M o d e M C T T i m i n g M o d e item is set...
  • Page 89 User Config Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear when the U s e r C o n f i g M o d e U s e r C o n f i g M o d e U s e r C o n f i g M o d e U s e r C o n f i g M o d e U s e r C o n f i g M o d e item is set...
  • Page 90 ECC Configuration ECC Configuration ECC Configuration ECC Configuration ECC Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ECC Configuration DRAM ECC allows hardware to report and DRAM ECC Enable [Enabled] correct memory errors MCA DRAM ECC Logging [Disabled] automatically, ECC Chip Kill [Disabled] maintaining system DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT [Disabled]...

  • Page 91: Chipset Configuration

    Data Cache BG Scrub [Disabled] Allows the L1 Data Cache RAM to be corrected while idle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5 us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms] 4.4.3 4.4.3 4.4.3...
  • Page 92 Hyper Transport Configuration Hyper Transport Configuration Hyper Transport Configuration Hyper Transport Configuration Hyper Transport Configuration Allows you to configure the HT links. HT Link Speed [Auto] The HyperTransport link will run at this speed if it is slower than or equal to the system clock and the board is capable.
  • Page 93 Advanced PCI Express Configuration Options PCIE GFX1 Link Width [x16] PCIE GFX2 Link Width [x16] P2P Writes Between GFX Ports [Disabled] 10% Extra Current for GPP [Enabled] 10% Extra Current for SB [Enabled] 10% Extra Current for GFX1 [Enabled] 10% Extra Current for GFX2 [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item...

  • Page 94: Onboard Devices Configuration

    4.4.4 4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration 4.4.4 4.4.4 4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Devices HD Audio [Enabled] Onboard LAN [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Onboard Lan2 [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM2 [Disabled] Onboard IEEE1394...
  • Page 95 Silicon Image Mode [SATA mode] Silicon Image Mode [SATA mode] Silicon Image Mode [SATA mode] Silicon Image Mode [SATA mode] Silicon Image Mode [SATA mode] Allows you to select the Silicon Image SATA controller mode. Configuration options: [SATA mode] [RAID mode] [Disabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]...

  • Page 96: Pci Pnp

    4.4.5 4.4.5 4.4.5 PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP 4.4.5 4.4.5 PCI PnP PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.

  • Page 97: Lan Cable Status

    4.4.6 4.4.6 4.4.6 LAN Cable Status LAN Cable Status LAN Cable Status 4.4.6 4.4.6 LAN Cable Status LAN Cable Status This menu displays the status of the Local Area Network (LAN) cable connected to the LAN (RJ-45) port. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Check LAN cable POST Check LAN Cable...
  • Page 98 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 ] [USB1.1 Only] [USB1.1+2.0] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto]...

  • Page 99: Power Menu

    Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] Repost Video on S3 Resume...

  • Page 100: Apm Configuration

    4.5.5 4.5.5 4.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration 4.5.5 4.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Power Button Mode [On/Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]...
  • Page 101 The succeeding items appear when the P o w e r O n B y R T C A l a r m P o w e r O n B y R T C A l a r m P o w e r O n B y R T C A l a r m P o w e r O n B y R T C A l a r m P o w e r O n B y R T C A l a r m...

  • Page 102: Hardware Monitor

    4.5.6 4.5.6 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor 4.5.6 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature CPU Temperature [32.5ºC/90.5ºF] MB Temperature [36.0ºC/96.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed [3813 RPM] Chassis Fan Speed [N/A] Power Fan Speed [N/A] VCORE Voltage [ 1.320V]...
  • Page 103 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 the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear when the C P U Q F a n C o n t r o l...

  • Page 104: Boot Menu

    ChassisFan Full-speed Temperature[45] ChassisFan Full-speed Temperature[45] ChassisFan Full-speed Temperature[45] ChassisFan Full-speed Temperature[45] ChassisFan Full-speed Temperature[45] Allows you to set the CPU temperature at which the chassis fan runs at full speed. Use the <+>/<-> key or use the numeric keypad to set the value. Valid values range from [0] to [100].

  • Page 105: Boot Device Priority

    Specifies the boot sequence from the 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] availabe devices. 2nd Boot Device [PM-ST320410A] 3rd Boot Device [PS-ASUS CD-S520/A] A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding menu. Select Screen Select Item Change Option...

  • Page 106: Boot Settings Configuration

    4.6.2 4.6.2 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration 4.6.2 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Settings Configuration Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while Quick Boot [Enabled] booting. This will Full Screen Logo [Disabled] decrease the time...

  • Page 107: Security

    Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs.
  • Page 108 The message “Password Installed” appears after you successfully set your password. To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM.

  • Page 109: Exit Menu

    To set a User Password: Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted. The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password successfully.
  • Page 110 Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off.
  • Page 111 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support...
  • Page 112 Chapter summary Installing an operating system ..........5-1 Support CD information ............5-1 Software information ............5-10 RAID configurations ............5-26 Creating a RAID driver disk ..........5-42 A S U S A 8 R 3 2 - M V P D E L U X E A S U S A 8 R 3 2 - M V P D E L U X E A S U S A 8 R 3 2 - M V P D E L U X E A S U S A 8 R 3 2 - M V P D E L U X E...

  • Page 113: Installing An Operating System

    The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 5.2.1 Running the support CD Running the support CD 5.2.1...

  • Page 114: Drivers Menu

    The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Drivers ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Drivers ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Drivers...
  • Page 115 • In the AHCI mode, make sure that you install the RAID driver before your connect the ULi M1575 controller. • After you install the RAID driver, the drivers menu shows the item “U L i M 1 5 7 5 R A I D D r i v e r U L i M 1 5 7 5 R A I D D r i v e r U L i M 1 5 7 5 R A I D D r i v e r U L i M 1 5 7 5 R A I D D r i v e r...

  • Page 116: Utilities Menu

    ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility that 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). See section “4.1.1 ASUS Update utility”...
  • Page 117 Installs the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ software. ASUS AI Booster ASUS AI Booster ASUS AI Booster ASUS AI Booster ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows ® environment. Anti-virus utility Anti-virus utility...

  • Page 118: Make Disk Menu

    5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 Make Disk menu Make Disk menu Make Disk menu 5.2.4 5.2.4 Make Disk menu Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains the item needed to create the ULI Serial ATA/RAID driver disk. Make ULi 32/64 bit SATA Driver Disk Make ULi 32/64 bit SATA Driver Disk Make ULi 32/64 bit SATA Driver Disk Make ULi 32/64 bit SATA Driver Disk...

  • Page 119: Manuals Menu

    5.2.5 5.2.5 5.2.5 Manuals menu Manuals menu Manuals menu 5.2.5 5.2.5 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 Format (PDF). Install the Adobe ®...

  • Page 120: Asus Contact Information

    C o n t a c t C o n t a c t C o n t a c t tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
  • Page 121 Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. 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...

  • Page 122: Software Information

    5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On-Self-Tests (POST). The ASUS MyLogo™ is automatically installed when you install the A S U S U p d a t e...
  • Page 123 R a t i o R a t i o box. 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.

  • Page 124: Ai Net 2

    5.3.2 5.3.2 5.3.2 AI Net 2 AI Net 2 AI Net 2 5.3.2 5.3.2 AI Net 2 AI Net 2 The Marvell ® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology.

  • Page 125: Asus Pc Probe Ii

    Autorun feature. If Autorun is not enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Double-click the setup.exe file to start installation.
  • Page 126 B u t t o n B u t t o n B u t t o n B u t t o n B u t t o n F u n c t i o n F u n c t i o n F u n c t i o n F u n c t i o n F u n c t i o n...
  • Page 127 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 monitor panels come in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small).

  • Page 128: Desktop Management Interface

    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. S m a l l d i s p l a y S m a l l d i s p l a y S m a l l d i s p l a y S m a l l d i s p l a y S m a l l d i s p l a y...
  • Page 129 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 P C I I n f o r m a t i o n P C I I n f o r m a t i o n P C I I n f o r m a t i o n P C I I n f o r m a t i o n...
  • Page 130 Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available physical memory. Configuring PC Probe II Configuring PC Probe II Configuring PC Probe II Configuring PC Probe II Configuring PC Probe II Click...

  • Page 131: Cool 'N' Quiet™ Technology

    5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology 5.3.4 5.3.4 Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of power depending on the task the CPU performs.
  • Page 132 Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ software Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ software Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ software Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ software Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ software The motherboard support CD includes the Cool ‘n’ Quie!™ software that enables you to view your system’s real-time CPU Frequency and voltage.

  • Page 133: Audio Configuration

    5.3.5 5.3.5 5.3.5 Audio configurations Audio configurations Audio configurations 5.3.5 5.3.5 Audio configurations Audio configurations The Realtek ® ALC882 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer. The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability.
  • Page 134 Information Information Information Information Information Click the information button ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Minimize Minimize Minimize Minimize Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to minimize the window. E x i t E x i t E x i t...
  • Page 135 Sound Effect The Realtek ® ALC882 Audio CODEC allows you to set your listening environment, adjust the equalizer, set the karaoke, or select pre-programmed equalizer settings for your listening pleasure. To set the sound effect options: From the Realtek HD Audio S o u n d S o u n d Manager, click the S o u n d...
  • Page 136 Audio I/O The Audio I/O option allows you configure your input/output settings. To set the Audio I/O options: From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the A u d i o I / O A u d i o I / O A u d i o I / O A u d i o I / O A u d i o I / O...
  • Page 137 3D Audio Demo The 3D Audio Demo option gives you a demonstration of the 3D audio feature. To start the 3D Audio Demo: From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the 3 D A u d i o 3 D A u d i o 3 D A u d i o 3 D A u d i o 3 D A u d i o...

  • Page 138: Raid Configurations

    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 motherboard supports the following RAID configurations. R A I D 0 R A I D 0 R A I D 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and R A I D 0...

  • Page 139: Installing Hard Disks

    5.4.1 5.4.1 5.4.1 Installing hard disks Installing hard disks Installing hard disks 5.4.1 5.4.1 Installing hard disks Installing hard disks The motherboard supports Ultra DMA 133/100/66 and Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array.
  • Page 140 RAID BIOS Setup Utility (c) 2005 ULi Electronics Inc. www.uli.com.tw Create RAID 0 Striping x2 for Performance Create RAID 1 Mirroring for Reliability Create RAID 0+1 Striping, Mirroring Create JBOD for integrated Capacity SPACE: Select ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ Stripe Size : Moving Cursor Delete RAID Settings &...
  • Page 141 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: From the ULI RAID BIOS Setup utility menu, move the cursor to C r e a t e R A I D 0 S t r i p i n g f o r P e r f o r m a n c e C r e a t e R A I D 0 S t r i p i n g f o r P e r f o r m a n c e C r e a t e R A I D 0 S t r i p i n g f o r P e r f o r m a n c e...
  • Page 142 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: From the ULI RAID BIOS Setup utility menu, move the cursor to C r e a t e R A I D 1 M i r r o r i n g f o r R e l i a b i l i t y C r e a t e R A I D 1 M i r r o r i n g f o r R e l i a b i l i t y C r e a t e R A I D 1 M i r r o r i n g f o r R e l i a b i l i t y...
  • Page 143 Creating a RAID 0+1 configuration Creating a RAID 0+1 configuration Creating a RAID 0+1 configuration Creating a RAID 0+1 configuration Creating a RAID 0+1 configuration To create a RAID 0+1 set: From the ULI RAID BIOS Setup utility menu, move the cursor to C r e a t e R A I D 0 + 1 S t r i p i n g , M i r r o r i n g C r e a t e R A I D 0 + 1 S t r i p i n g , M i r r o r i n g C r e a t e R A I D 0 + 1 S t r i p i n g , M i r r o r i n g...
  • Page 144 Key in a RAID name with a maximum of eight (8) alphanumeric characters then press <Enter>. Do not use special characters or symbols. The utility displays the RAID Array settings at the bottom of the screen. Drive Model Mode Capacity RAID Array/Type Channel 0 Master: XXXXXXXXXXX SATA 2...
  • Page 145 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: From the ULI RAID BIOS Setup utility menu, move the cursor to D e l e t e R A I D S e t t i n g s & P a r t i t i o n D e l e t e R A I D S e t t i n g s &...
  • Page 146 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 rebuild a RAID array: From the ULI RAID BIOS Setup utility menu, move the cursor to R e b u i l d R A I D A r r a y R e b u i l d R A I D A r r a y R e b u i l d R A I D A r r a y then press <Enter>.

  • Page 147: Silicon Image Raid Configurations

    5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 Silicon Image Silicon Image Silicon Image ® ® ® ® ® RAID configurations RAID configurations RAID configurations 5.4.3 5.4.3 Silicon Image Silicon Image RAID configurations RAID configurations The Silicon Image RAID controller supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations.
  • Page 148 Entering the Silicon Image BIOS RAID Configuration Utility Entering the Silicon Image BIOS RAID Configuration Utility Entering the Silicon Image BIOS RAID Configuration Utility Entering the Silicon Image BIOS RAID Configuration Utility Entering the Silicon Image BIOS RAID Configuration Utility To enter the Silicon Image BIOS RAID configuration utility: Boot up your computer.
  • Page 149 Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped) To create a RAID set: From the Silicon MAIN MENU Image configuration Create RAID set utility main menu,...
  • Page 150 T I P : T I P : T I P : For server systems, we recommend using a lower array block T I P : T I P : size. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, we recommend a higher array block size for optimum performance.
  • Page 151 Select your desired method of configuration. A u t o c o n f i g u r a t i o n A u t o c o n f i g u r a t i o n A u t o c o n f i g u r a t i o n A u t o c o n f i g u r a t i o n A u t o c o n f i g u r a t i o n...
  • Page 152 e. If you selected MAIN MENU C r e a t e w i t h C r e a t e w i t h C r e a t e w i t h C r e a t e w i t h C r e a t e w i t h Auto configuration d a t a c o p y...
  • Page 153 Creating a CONCATENATION set Creating a CONCATENATION set Creating a CONCATENATION set Creating a CONCATENATION set Creating a CONCATENATION set To create a CONCATENATION set: From the Silicon MAIN MENU Image configuration Create RAID set utility main menu, RAID0 RAID0 Delete RAID set select C r e a t e R A I D C r e a t e R A I D...

  • Page 154: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    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: Boot your computer. Press <Del>...

  • Page 155: Ati Crossfire™ Technology Support

    This chapter tells how to install CrossFire™ graphics cards to avail of ATI’s Multi-Video Processing technology. ATI CrossFire™ technology support...
  • Page 156 Chapter summary Overview ................6-1 Hardware installation ............6-2 Software information ............6-5 A S U S A 8 R 3 2 - M V P D E L U X E A S U S A 8 R 3 2 - M V P D E L U X E A S U S A 8 R 3 2 - M V P D E L U X E A S U S A 8 R 3 2 - M V P D E L U X E A S U S A 8 R 3 2 - M V P D E L U X E...

  • Page 157: Overview

    CrossFire™ Edition graphics card (Master) • CrossFire™-ready graphics card (Slave) • CrossFire™-ready motherboard, such as the ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE motherboard. • Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. See “7. Power connectors”...

  • Page 158: Hardware Installation

    Hardware installation Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards Before installing a CrossFire™ system, refer to the user guide that came with the ATI CrossFire™ Edition graphics card. To install the graphics cards: Prepare one CrossFire™...
  • Page 159 Insert the CrossFire™-ready (Slave) graphics card into the black slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. Connect one end of the external cable to the Master graphics card. A S U S A 8 R 3 2 - M V P D E L U X E A S U S A 8 R 3 2 - M V P D E L U X E 6 - 3 6 - 3...

  • Page 160: Graphics Cards

    Connect the other end of the external cable to the Slave graphics card. Connect the loose end to the corresponding port on your monitor. Connect an auxiliary power source from the power supply to the graphics cards. 7 7 7 7 7 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 - 4...

  • Page 161: Software Information

    Software information 6.3.1 6.3.1 6.3.1 6.3.1 6.3.1 Installing the device drivers Installing the device drivers Installing the device drivers Installing the device drivers Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. The ATI CrossFire™...
  • Page 162 Select the components that you want to install, then click N e x t N e x t N e x t. N e x t N e x t E x p r e s s E x p r e s s •...

  • Page 163: Using The Catalyst™ Control Center

    6.3.2 6.3.2 6.3.2 Using the Catalyst™ Control Center Using the Catalyst™ Control Center Using the Catalyst™ Control Center 6.3.2 6.3.2 Using the Catalyst™ Control Center Using the Catalyst™ Control Center The Catalyst™ Control Center allows you to access display features of the ATI hardware and software you installed.
  • Page 164 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: Standard Standard •...
  • Page 165 To enable CrossFire™: Set the view to A d v a n c e A d v a n c e A d v a n c e A d v a n c e. A d v a n c e C r o s s f i r e ™...
  • Page 166 Profiles Click the P r o f i l e s P r o f i l e s P r o f i l e s P r o f i l e s tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the P r o f i l e s Profiles Manager, which allows you to create customized environments for your desktop, video, and 3D applications.
  • Page 167 Help Click the H e l p H e l p H e l p H e l p H e l p tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the online help system, generate a Problem Report, and get the Catalyst™ Control Center version information.
  • Page 168 6 - 1 2 6 - 1 2 C h a p t e r 6 : C h a p t e r 6 : A T I C r o s s F i r e ™ t e c h n o l o g y s u p p o r t A T I C r o s s F i r e ™...

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