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  • Page 1 M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series...
  • 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

    Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 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 features 1-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Before you proceed ..............2-1 Motherboard overview ..............

  • Page 4: Contents

    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 BIOS setup program ..............4-9 4.2.1...
  • Page 5 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration .......... 4-33 4.6.3 Security ................. 4-34 Tools menu ................. 4-36 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............4-36 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile ............4-37 Exit menu ..................4-38 Chapter 5: Software support Installing an operating system ........... 5-1 Support DVD information ............
  • Page 6 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology ..........5-11 5.3.3 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX High Definition Audio utility) ... 5-13 ® 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II ............5-22 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ............... 5-28 5.3.6 ASUS AI Gear 2 ............5-30 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap ..............5-31 5.3.8...

  • Page 7: Notices

    Notices 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 • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    Safety information 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. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 10: Conventions Used In This Guide

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

  • Page 11: M3A32-Mvp Deluxe Series Specifications Summary

    - Supports up to 8 GB system memory *DDR2 1066 is supported by some of the AM2+ CPUs only. Refer to www.asus.com for the supported CPU models and the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). Expansion slots 4 x PCIe x16 slots with ATI CrossFireX support ™...
  • Page 12 - ASUS Fanless Design: Cool Mempipe solution (WiFi-AP Edition only) - ASUS AI Gear 2 - ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution & Stack Cool 2 - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Crystal Sound - ASUS Noise Filter...
  • Page 13 System Panel (Q-Connector) BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...
  • Page 16 Chapter summary Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Special features ................1-2 ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series...

  • 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

    Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.
  • Page 19 3D 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 CrossFireX™ Technology ATI’s CrossFireX™...

  • Page 20: High Definition Audio

    Dual RAID solution The onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with dual-RAID functionality that allows you to select the best RAID solution using Serial ATA devices. The AMD SB600 chipset incorporates four Serial ATA connectors with ® high performance RAID 0, 1, and 0+1 functions. The Marvell controller provides ®...

  • Page 21: Asus Ai Lifestyle Unique Features

    CPU under heavy loading or overclocking modes. Fanless Design–Stack 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.

  • Page 22: Asus Crystal Sound

    Refer to pages 5-13 for details. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. Chapter 1: Product Introduction...

  • Page 23: Asus Mylogo 2

    Smart Support CD This feature provides a checklist that allows the user to know which drivers are already installed, as well as those that are not. When using ASUS PC Probe II, you can easily monitor the critical components of the computer.

  • Page 24: Asus Intelligent Performance And Overclocking Features

    See page 5-32 for details. 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.

  • Page 25: Chapter 2: Hardware Information

    This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Hardware information...
  • Page 26 Chapter summary Before you proceed ..............2-1 Motherboard overview ..............2-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........... 2-6 System memory ................. 2-12 Expansion slots ................2-20 Jumper ..................2-24 Connectors ................. 2-25 ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series...

  • Page 27: Before You Proceed

    The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR ® Standby Powered Power M3A32-MVP DELUXE Onboard LED ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series...

  • Page 28: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

  • Page 29: Motherboard Layout

    L-FW3227-100 SATA24 PCIEX16_3 Super AD1988B CHA_FAN1 PCIEX16_4 PWR_FAN CHASSIS SB_PWR CLRTC CHA_FAN2 FLOPPY COM1 IE1394_2 USB78 USB910 PANEL BIOS AAFP SPDIF_OUT Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series...

  • Page 30: Layout Contents

    2.2.4 Layout contents Slots Page DDR2 DIMM slots 2-12 PCI slots 2-22 PCI Express x16 slots 2-22 Jumper Page Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2-24 Rear panel connectors Page PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 2-25 Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 2-25 IEEE 1394a port 2-25 LAN (RJ-45) port.
  • Page 31 System panel connector (20-8-pin PANEL) 2-38 • System power LED (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) ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series...

  • Page 32: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM2+/AM2 socket designed for AMD Socket ® AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom X4 / Phenom X2 / Athlon™ 64 X2 / Sempron™ processor or for Socket AM2 Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 / Sempron processor.
  • Page 33 CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with the heatsink package. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series...

  • Page 34: Installing The Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Phenom™ FX / Phenom X4 / Phenom X2 / Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon 64 ® FX / Athlon 64 / Sempron™ processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Make sure that you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly.
  • Page 35 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...
  • Page 36 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 monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

  • Page 37: Installing The Optional Fans

    • 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 2-11...

  • Page 38: System Memory

    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 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2...

  • Page 39: Memory Configurations

    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...

  • Page 40: Qualified Vendors Lists

    Dual-channel 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 DDR2-1066/800/667/533MHz QVL. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 41 T6UB1GC5 • • 2048MB NANYA NT5TU128M8BJ-3C NT2GT64U8HB0JY-3C • • • 512MB NANYA NT5TU64M8BE-3C NT512T64U88B0BY-3C • • • 512MB A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N AL6E8E63B-6E1K • • • 1024MB A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N AL7E8E63B-6E1K • • • 512MB TwinMOS TMM6208G8M30C 8D-23JK5M2ETP • • ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-15...
  • Page 42 M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-533MHz capability for AM2 CPU DIMM support Size Vendor Chip No. Part No. 512MB KINGSTON HYB18T512800AF37 KVR533D2N4/512 • • • 1024MB KINGSTON D6408TPAGGL3U KVR533D2N4/1G • • 2048MB KINGSTON E1108AB-6E-E KVR533D2N4/2G • • 512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF37...

  • Page 43: Installing A Dimm

    DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might DDR2 DIMM notch get damaged when it flips out with extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-17...

  • Page 44: Installing Asus Cool Mempipe

    2.4.5 Installing ASUS Cool Mempipe Install ASUS Cool Mempipe to your motherboard to achieve excellent thermal dissipation for your memory modules. To install ASUS Cool Mempipe: Secure the motherboard to your Install memory modules to chassis with nine screws. sockets DIMM_A1/B1 first.
  • Page 45 10. Install another two memory secure the four nuts. DO NOT modules to sockets DIMM_A2/ overtighten the nuts. 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...

  • Page 46: 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 47: Interrupt Assignments

    – – – – USB 2.0 controller – – – shared – – – – HD audio shared – – – – – – – Onboard SATA – – – – shared – – ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-21...

  • Page 48: Pci Slots

    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™...
  • Page 49 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...

  • Page 50: Jumper

    Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.

  • Page 51: Connectors

    4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. 10. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-25...
  • Page 52 Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Headset Port 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel 2-channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime...
  • Page 53 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...

  • Page 54: Internal Connectors

    2.7.2 Internal connectors Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.
  • Page 55 BIOS to [RAID]. See section 4.3.6 Storage Configuration for details. Before creating a RAID set, refer to 5.4 RAID Configurations or the • manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. SATA3 SATA1 ® M3A32-MVP DELUXE SATA4 SATA2 SATA connectors ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-29...

  • Page 56: Serial Ata Hard Disk Drive Connection

    • You must install the 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 XP or later version. ®...
  • Page 57 Before 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...
  • Page 58 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 then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports.
  • Page 59 Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel 1394 cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, and then install the Q-Connector (1394) to the 1394 connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel 1394 ports.

  • Page 60: Chassis Intrusion/Atx Power Connectors

    Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced.
  • Page 61 [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 2-35...
  • Page 62 11. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. ® Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel M3A32-MVP DELUXE Internal audio connector 12.
  • Page 63 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...

  • Page 64: System Panel Connector

    14. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PANEL ® RESET IDE_LED PWRSW Requires an ATX power supply. M3A32-MVP DELUXE System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector.
  • Page 65 ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. Refer to the instructions below to install the ASUS Q- Connector. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector.
  • Page 66 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 67: Chapter 3: Powering Up

    This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. Powering up...
  • Page 68 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ............3-1 Turning off the computer ............. 3-2 ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series...

  • Page 69: Starting Up For The First Time

    Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance. At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition...

  • Page 70: Turning Off The Computer

    Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ® Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. The power supply should turn off after Windows ®...

  • Page 71: 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 72 Managing and updating your BIOS ..........4-1 BIOS setup program ..............4-9 Main menu .................. 4-12 Advanced menu ................. 4-16 Power menu ................4-28 Boot menu .................. 4-32 Tools menu ................. 4-36 Exit menu ..................4-38 ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series...

  • Page 73: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows environment.) ® ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.)
  • Page 74 To update the BIOS through the Internet: desktop by clicking Start Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from the Select the ASUS FTP site nearest...
  • Page 75 To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: desktop by clicking Start Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

  • Page 76: Creating A Bootable Floppy Disk

    4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press <Enter>. Windows XP environment ®...

  • Page 77: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>...

  • Page 78: Afudos Utility

    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. Chapter 4: BIOS setup...
  • Page 79 A:\>afudos /iM3A32-MVP.ROM The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iM3A32-MVP.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..

  • Page 80: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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 DVD, the floppy disk, or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file.

  • Page 81: Bios Setup Program

    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...

  • Page 82: Bios Menu Screen

    4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [10:55:25] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or System Date [Wed 09/12/2007] [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Language [English]...

  • Page 83: Menu Items

    Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page Down> keys to display the other items on the screen. 4.2.9 General help Pop-up window At the top right corner of the menu screen Scroll bar is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-11...

  • Page 84: Main Menu

    Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced...

  • Page 85: Primary Ide Master/Slave; Sata1~4

    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 4-13...

  • Page 86: Storage Configuration

    PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.

  • Page 87: System Information

    : 1024 MB Change Option General Help Save and Exit 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...

  • Page 88: 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 89 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 4-17...
  • Page 90 DDR Voltage [Auto] You can enter the desired DDR2 voltage using the numeric keypad. The values range from 1.80V to 2.50V with a 0.02V interval. Refer to the DDR2 documentation before adjusting the memory voltage. Setting a very high memory voltage may damage the memory module(s)! Northbridge Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Northbridge voltage.

  • Page 91: Memory Configuration

    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...

  • Page 92: Dram Timing Configuration

    DRAM Timing Configuration Advanced DRAM Timing Configuration Options Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Auto 2T Mode [Auto] Limit DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] 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: [200 MHz] [266 MHz] [333 MHz] [400 MHz] 2T Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]...

  • Page 93: Ai Net 2

    General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Marvell POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-21...

  • Page 94: Cpu Configuration

    4.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Enable/Disable Module Version: 13.16 Secure Virtual Machine AGESA Version: 3.1.1.0 Mode (SVM) Physical Count: 1 Logical Count: 1 AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3000+ Revision: F2 Cache L1: 128 KB...

  • Page 95: Chipset

    Configuration options: [Auto] [x1 Mode] [x2] [x4] [x8 Mode] Slot Power Limit, W [75] Use the <+> and <-> keys to change the value or type the desired value using the numeric keypad. The values range from 0 to 255. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-23...

  • Page 96: Hyper Transport Configuration

    Port #04/05/06/07/09/10 Features Gen2 High Speed Mode [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Software Switch] [Autonomous Switch] Link ASPM [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0s & L1] NB-SB Port Features NB-SB link ASPM [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [L1] NP NB-SB VC1 Traffic Support [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] PCIe_2/PCIe_4 Config [X1 Mode.] Configuration options: [X1 Mode.] [X8 Mode.]...

  • Page 97: Onboard Devices Configuration

    Onboard Lan Boot Rom [Disabled] This item appears only when you enable the previous item. Configuration options: [Enable] [Disabled] Marvell 6111 SATA Controller [Enable] Configuration options: [Enable] [Disabled] Marvell 6121 SATA Controller [Enable] Configuration options: [Enable] [Disabled] ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 4-25...

  • Page 98: Pci Pnp

    Marvell 6121 Option Rom [Disabled] This item appears when you enable Marvell 6121 SATA Controller. Configuration options: [Enable] [Disabled] Marvell IDE/RAID function [IDE] This item appears when you enable Marvell 6121 Option Rom. If 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].

  • Page 99: Usb Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the USB functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you 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 4-27...

  • Page 100: Power Menu

    USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to set the USB 2.0 controller mode to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or FullSpeed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Allows you to enable the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature.

  • Page 101: Repost Video On S3 Resume

    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...
  • Page 102 Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PME to wake up from S5 by PCI devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this item allows you to power on the computer in Soft-off...

  • Page 103: Hardware Monitor

    Allows you to set the 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 4-31...

  • Page 104: Boot Menu

    Q-Fan Profile [Optimal] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-Fan. When set to [Optimal], the CPU fan automatically adjusts depending on the CPU temperature. Set this item to [Silent Mode] to minimize fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation, or [Performance Mode] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed.

  • Page 105: Boot Settings Configuration

    Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2 feature. ™ AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM.

  • Page 106: Security

    4.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot <Enter> to change Security Settings password. <Enter> again to Supervisor Password :Not Installed disabled password.

  • Page 107: Change User Password

    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...

  • Page 108: Tools Menu

    4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. Please see section 4.1.3 for details.

  • Page 109: Asus O.c. Profile

    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...

  • Page 110: Exit Menu

    Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit Options Exit system setup after saving the changes.

  • Page 111: Chapter 5: Software Support

    This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support...
  • Page 112 Chapter summary Installing an operating system ........... 5-1 Support DVD information ............5-1 Software informtion ..............5-9 RAID configurations ..............5-36 Creating a RAID driver disk ............5-49 ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series...

  • Page 113: Installing An Operating System

    The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

  • 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 - Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through the installation wizard. AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool ‘n’...

  • Page 115: Utilities Menu

    Click to display the next screen Click to display the previous screen ASUS InstAll - Installation 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’...
  • 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 can connect to the ASUS website.

  • Page 117: Make Disk Menu

    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...

  • Page 118: Manual Menu

    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. Chapter 5: Software support...

  • Page 119: Other Information

    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...

  • Page 120: Technical Support Form

    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. Chapter 5: Software support...

  • Page 121: Software Information

    Before using the ASUS MyLogo2 , use the AFUDOS utility to make a copy ™ of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website. See section 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility. • Make sure that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is set to [Enabled] if you wish to use ASUS MyLogo2.
  • Page 122 Ratio 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 123: Cool 'N' Quiet!™ Technology

    Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then select the Screen Saver tab. Click the Power button. The following dialogue box appears. From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. Click OK to effect settings. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-11...
  • Page 124 ™ 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 ™...
  • Page 125 ® 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...

  • Page 126: Ai Audio 2 (Soundmax ® High Definition Audio Utility)

    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 SoundMAX BlackHawk by Sonic Focus, brings you more multi- ®...
  • Page 127 Press the Test Speakers button to perform speaker test. Port 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 5-15...
  • Page 128 Recording Settings To change the recording settings, click the Recording button on the control panel. You can adjust the speaker delay of Microphone or Line In by moving the slider rightward or leftward. Record testing Port settings Click the tab to perform test recording Click the tab to display the rear panel and play the test sample through the ports for Microphone or Line In.
  • 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...
  • Page 130 SoundMAX If you are using Windows XP operating system, from the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX 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.
  • Page 131 Adjust microphone volume This screen helps you adjust microphone volume. You will be asked to read pre-written text to allow the AudioWizard to adjust the volume as you speak. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-19...
  • Page 132 Audio preferences Click the icon to go to the Preferences page. This page allows you to change various audio settings. General options Click the General tab to choose your playback and recording devices, enable/ disable the AudioESP™ feature, and enable/disable digital output. Listening Environment options Click the Listening Environment tab to set up your speaker, acoustic environment, and enable/disable the Virtual Theater Surround function.
  • Page 133 • The directional Array and Speaker Phone are purchased separately and function only when working with the ASUS Array Mic. • If you are using Windows Vista, you have to manually enable the directional Array and Speaker Phone function.

  • Page 134: Asus Pc Probe Ii

    To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows ® > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. The PC Probe II main window appears. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in the Windows ®...
  • Page 135 When displayed, the monitor panel for that 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...
  • Page 136 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). When you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer’s desktop.
  • Page 137 DMI browser Click to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. This browser displays various desktop and system information. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-25...
  • Page 138 PCI browser Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display available information. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage.
  • Page 139 The Preference tab allows you to customize sensor alerts, or change the temperature scale. Loads the default Loads your saved threshold values for Cancels or configuration each sensor ignores your changes Applies your Saves your changes configuration ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-27...

  • Page 140: Asus Ai Suite

    5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI Gear 2, AI N.O.S., AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan 2 utilities easily. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer: Place the support CD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature.
  • Page 141 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...

  • Page 142: Asus Ai Gear 2

    5.3.6 ASUS AI Gear 2 ASUS AI Gear 2 provides four system performance options that allows you to select the best performance setting for your computing needs. This easy-to-use utility adjusts the processor frequency and vCore voltage to minimize system noise and power consumption.

  • Page 143: Asus Ai Nap

    To switch the power button functions from AI Nap to shutting down, just right click the AI Suite icon on the OS taskbar, select AI Nap and click Use power button. Unclick the the item to switch the function back. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-31...

  • Page 144: Asus Ai N.o.s

    5.3.8 ASUS AI N.O.S. 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 taskbar and click the AI N.O.S.

  • Page 145: Asus Q-Fan 2

    5.3.9 ASUS Q-Fan 2 This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-Fan 2 or the Chassis Q-Fan 2 for more efficient system operation. After enabling the Q-Fan 2 function, the fans can be set to automatically adjust depending on the temperature, to decrease fan speed, or to achieve the maximum fan speed.

  • Page 146: Asus Ai Booster

    5.3.10 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. ® After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you can launch the utility...

  • Page 147: Amd Overdrive (Aod)

    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...

  • Page 148: Raid Configurations

    RAID configurations 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.

  • Page 149: Installing Serial Ata Hard Disks

    Type item to [RAID]. Press <F10> 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 5-37...
  • Page 150 FastBuild™ Utility ® To enter the AMD FastBuild™ utility: ® Boot up your computer. Press <Ctrl+F> during POST to display the main menu of the utility. FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2004-2005 ATI Technology, Inc. [ Main Menu ] View Drive Assignments..[1] Define LD.....[2] Delete LD.....[3] Controller Configuration..[4]...
  • Page 151 ---- ---- LD 5 ---- ---- ---- ---- LD 6 ---- ---- ---- ---- LD 7 ---- ---- ---- ---- LD 8 ---- ---- ---- ---- [ Keys Available ] [↑]Up [↓]Down [ESC]Exit [Enter] Select ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-39...
  • Page 152 Creating a RAID 1 configuration To create a RAID 1 set: In the Main Menu, press <2> to enter the “Define LD” function. Press <Enter>, and the following screen appears. FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2004-2005 ATI Technology, Inc. [ Define LD Menu ] LD No RAID Mode Total Drv...
  • Page 153 ---- ---- LD 5 ---- ---- ---- ---- LD 6 ---- ---- ---- ---- LD 7 ---- ---- ---- ---- LD 8 ---- ---- ---- ---- [ Keys Available ] [↑]Up [↓]Down [ESC]Exit [Enter] Select ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-41...

  • Page 154: Deleting A Raid Configuration

    Deleting a RAID configuration To create a RAID set: In the Main Menu, press <3> to enter the “Delete LD” function. Select the RAID item you want to delete and press <Del> or <Alt+D>. FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2004-2005 ATI Technology, Inc. [ Delete LD Menu ] LD No RAID Mode...

  • Page 155: Marvell ® Raid Configurations

    (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Press <F10> 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...
  • Page 156 Marvell RAID BIOS Configuration utility ® To enter the Marvell RAID BIOS Configuration utility: ® Boot up your computer. During POST, press <Ctrl> + <M> to enter the utility main menu. ENTER/SPACE:Select, ESC:Back/Exit [Adapter] [Create] [Delete] Adapter 1 Arrays Information: No array is defined! Disks Information: No hard disk is detected!

  • Page 157: Creating A Raid 0 Or Raid 1 Set

    164.6GB SATA II 164.6GB SATA II FREE FREE SATA: HDS721010KLA330 82.2GB SATA II FREE NEXT Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2006 Marvell Technology, Ltd. After you have selected the desired disks, select NEXT to create array. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-45...
  • Page 158 The "Create Array" screen appears. ENTER/SPACE:Select, ESC:Back/Exit [Adapter] [Create] [Delete] Select free disks to create ID Port Disk Name Size Speed Status Create Array SATA: HDS721010KLA330 164.6GB SATA II FREE Raid Level RAID0 SATA: HDS721010KLA330 82.3GB SATA II FREE Max Size(MB) : 164526 Capacity(MB) : 164526...
  • Page 159 Stripe Members 164.5GB RAID0 ONLINE 64KB Disks Information: ID Port Disk Name Size Speed Status SATA: HDS721010KLA330 164.6GB SATA II FREE SATA: HDS721010KLA330 82.3GB SATA II FREE Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2006 Marvell Technology, Ltd. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 5-47...

  • Page 160: Deleting An Array

    Deleting an array To delete a RAID set: From the utility menu bar, select Delete on the top and press <Enter>. The "Delete array" screen appears. ENTER/SPACE:Select, ESC:Back/Exit [Adapter] [Create] [Delete] Delete array ID Array Name Size Level Status Stripe Members 164.5GB RAID0 ONLINE 64KB...

  • Page 161: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    Driver to create a Marvell 6121 RAID driver disk. ® Insert a floppy disk/USB device into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 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...
  • Page 162 To install the RAID driver in Windows ® During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. Press <F6> then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive.

  • Page 163: Ati Crossfire™ Technology Support

    This chapter tells how to install ATI ® CrossFire™ graphics cards to avail of ATI’s Multi-Video Processing technology. CrossFire™ ® technology support...
  • Page 164 Chapter summary Overview ..................6-1 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards ........6-2 Software information ..............6-5 ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series...

  • Page 165: Overview

    CrossFire™ 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” on page 2-34 for details.

  • Page 166: Installing Crossfire™ Graphics Cards

    Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards Before ins talling 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™ Edition (Master) graphics card and one CrossFire™-ready (Slave) graphics card. Slave graphics card Master graphics card Insert the CrossFire™...
  • Page 167 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. Connect an auxiliary power source from the power supply to the graphics cards. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series...
  • Page 168 Connect one end of the external cable to the Master graphics card. Connect the other end of the external cable to the Slave graphics card. Connect the loose end to the corresponding port on your monitor. Chapter 6: AMD CrossFire™ technology support ®...

  • Page 169: Software Information

    Hardware Wizard window. Click Cancel. Place the CrossFire™ installation CD in your optical drive and install drivers from the opening menu. Click Next to continue from the installation window that appears. Read the License Agreement, then click Yes. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series...
  • Page 170 Select the components that you want to install, then click Next. • Select Express to install the HydraVision™ 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.

  • Page 171: Using The Catalyst™ Control Center

    Start > ATI Catalyst™ Control Center > • On the Windows ® Catalyst™ Control Center. • Double-click on the Catalyst™ Control Center desktop shortcut. • On the Windows task bar, double- ® click on the Catalyst™ Control Center icon. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series...
  • Page 172 The Catalyst™ Control Center Dialog Box View The Catalyst™ Control 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. Chapter 6: AMD CrossFire™...
  • Page 173 CrossFire™. Click OK to effect the setting. 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...
  • Page 174 Profiles Click the 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 enable/disable the System Tray icon.
  • 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...
  • Page 176 6-12 Chapter 6: AMD CrossFire™ technology support ®...

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