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    Motherboard A8R32-MVP Delux e[...]

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

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    iii iii iii iii iii Contents Notices ............................................................................................... vii Safety information ............................................................................ viii About this guide ................................................................................. ix A8R32-MVP [...]

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    iv iv iv iv iv Contents 2.6 Jumper ............................................................................... 2-19 2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-20 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 2-20 2.7.2 Internal connectors ..................................[...]

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    v v v v v Contents 4.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 4-18 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration .................................... 4-18 4.4.2 CPU Configuration ................................................. 4-22 4.4.3 Chipset Configuration ........................................... 4-27 4.4.4 Onboar[...]

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    vi vi vi vi vi Contents 5.3 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 ................................................... [...]

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

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

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

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

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    xi xi xi xi xi A8R32-MVP Deluxe specifications summary CPU CPU CPU CPU CPU Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset System bus System bus System bus System bus System bus Memory Memory Memory Memory Memory Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots CrossFire™ CrossFire™ CrossFire™ CrossFire™ CrossFire™ [...]

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

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    xiii xiii xiii xiii xiii 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for four additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x GAME/MIDI connector 1 x CD-in connector 1 x COM connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel High Definition Audio connector 1 x System panel connector Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Up[...]

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    xiv xiv xiv xiv xiv[...]

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

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

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS ® ® ® ® ® A8R32-MVP Deluxe A8R32-MVP Deluxe A8R32-MVP Del[...]

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

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 Dual RAID solution Dual RAID solution Dual RAID solution Dual RAID solution Dual RAID solution Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with dual-RAID functionality that allows you to select the best RAID solutio[...]

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    1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 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[...]

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1.3.2 1.3.2 1.3.2 1.3.2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features Fanless Design Fanless Design Fanless Design Fanless Design Fanle[...]

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    1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction PEG Link Mode for two graphics cards PEG Link Mode for two graphics cards PEG Link Mode for two graphics cards PEG Link Mode for two graphics cards PEG Link Mode for two [...]

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

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..........[...]

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-1 Onboard LED Onboard LED Onboard LED Onboard LED Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you[...]

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    2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information A8R32-MVP DELUXE ® 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Refe[...]

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout P ANEL A8R32-MVP DELUXE ® AAFP GAME CHASSIS SEC_IDE 24.5cm (9.6in) 30.5cm (12.0in) CPU_F AN DD[...]

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

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Page Page Page Page Page 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-22 2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, 40-1[...]

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    2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount 939-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64FX/AMD Athlon™ 6[...]

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. The CPU fits only [...]

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

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. Align the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the r[...]

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

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 Overview Overview Overview Overview Overview The motherboard comes with four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The following fi[...]

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

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 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 Size Size Size Size Size Vendo[...]

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    2-14 2-14 2-14 2-14 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4.4 2.4.4 2.4.4 2.4.4 2.4.4 Removing a DDR DIMM Removing a DDR DIMM Removing a DDR DIMM Removing a DDR DIMM Removing a DDR DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously[...]

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 Installing an expans[...]

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    2-16 2-16 2-16 2-16 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assign[...]

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 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 sh[...]

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    2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information • We recommend that you install a VGA card on the primary (blue) PCI Express slot and install any other PCI Express device on the secondary (black) PCI Express slo[...]

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS [...]

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    2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1. 1. 1. 1[...]

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 9. 9. 9. 9. 9. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0[...]

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    2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.7.2 2.7.2 2.7.2 2.7.2 2.7.2 Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Floppy disk drive co[...]

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. Serial ATA connectors Serial ATA connectors Serial ATA connectors Serial ATA connectors Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [black], (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [bl[...]

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    2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Serial ATA ha[...]

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. Silicon Image Serial ATA RAID connector Silicon Image Serial ATA RAID connector Silicon Image Serial ATA RAID connector Silicon Image Serial ATA RAID connector Silicon Image Serial ATA RAID connector [...]

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    2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 5. 5. 5. 5. 5. CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors CPU, Chassis, and Power fan conne[...]

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 Never connect a 1394 cable 1394 cable 1394 cable 1394 cable 1394 cable t o the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78_WFG) USB connectors (10-1 pin[...]

  • Page 52

    2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information • For a fully-configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides [...]

  • Page 53

    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 9. 9. 9. 9. 9. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This conne[...]

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    2-30 2-30 2-30 2-30 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 11. 11. 11. 11. 11. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) Chassis[...]

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 A8R32-MVP DELUXE ® Right Audio Channel Left Audio Channel Ground Ground A8R32-MVP DELUXE Internal audio connecto r CD (Black) 12. 12. 12. 12. 12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Front panel audio connec[...]

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    2-32 2-32 2-32 2-32 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 14. 14. 14. 14. 14. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL) System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL) System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL) System panel connector (2[...]

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

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time ................................................ 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer .................................................. 3-2[...]

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3.1 Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chas[...]

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

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

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 4-11 4.3 Main menu .......................................[...]

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update (Updates t[...]

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

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-3 4-3 4-3 4-3 4-3 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Int[...]

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

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4.1.3 4.1.3 4.1.3 4.1.3 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go thr[...]

  • Page 68

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

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-7 4-7 4-7 4-7 4-7 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is th[...]

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    4-8 4-8 4-8 4-8 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:>afudos /iA8R32-MVP.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.2[...]

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-9 4-9 4-9 4-9 4-9 Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy found[...]

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    4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Recovering the BIOS from the support CD Recovering the BIOS from the support CD Recovering the BIOS from the support CD Recovering the BIOS from the support CD Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the [...]

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-11 4-11 4-11 4-11 4-11 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “ 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup progra[...]

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    4-12 4-12 4-12 4-12 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit 4.2.2 4[...]

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-13 4-13 4-13 4-13 4-13 4.2.4 4.2.4 4.2.4 4.2.4 4.2.4 Menu items Menu items Menu items Menu items Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main Main Main Main Main sh[...]

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    4-14 4-14 4-14 4-14 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit 4.3 Mai[...]

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-15 4-15 4-15 4-15 4-15 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main 4.3.5 4.3.5 4.3.5 4.3.5 4.3.5 Primary, Secondary[...]

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

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-17 4-17 4-17 4-17 4-17 Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main The succeeding items appear only if the Serial ATA Controller Ser[...]

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    4-18 4-18 4-18 4-18 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item +- Change option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit Select Screen Select It[...]

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-19 4-19 4-19 4-19 4-19 AI Overclocking [Auto] AI Overclocking [Auto] AI Overclocking [Auto] AI Overclocking [Auto] AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows you to select the overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Select [...]

  • Page 82

    4-20 4-20 4-20 4-20 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup CPU Frequency [XXX] CPU Frequency [XXX] CPU Frequency [XXX] CPU Frequency [XXX] CPU Frequency [XXX] Allows you to adjust the CPU frequency. The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the <+> <[...]

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-21 4-21 4-21 4-21 4-21 Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Allows you to overclock the CPU speed through the [...]

  • Page 84

    4-22 4-22 4-22 4-22 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced 4.4.2 4.4.2 4.4.2 4.4.2 4.4.2 CPU Configurat[...]

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-23 4-23 4-23 4-23 4-23 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F[...]

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    4-24 4-24 4-24 4-24 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup MCT Timing Mode [Auto] [Auto] allows the BIOS to set the MCT timing mode automatically. [Manual] allows you to set the values by yourself. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear when the M[...]

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-25 4-25 4-25 4-25 4-25 User Config Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear when the User Config Mode User Config Mode User Config Mode User Config Mode User Config Mode item is set to [Manual]. Read P[...]

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    4-26 4-26 4-26 4-26 4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ECC Configuration ECC Configuration ECC Conf[...]

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-27 4-27 4-27 4-27 4-27 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] [...]

  • Page 90

    4-28 4-28 4-28 4-28 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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 Hy[...]

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-29 4-29 4-29 4-29 4-29 v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. PCI Express Configuration PCIE GFX1 Link Width [x16] PCIE GFX2 Link Width [x16] P2P Writes Between GFX Ports [Disabled] 10% Extra Current for GPP [Enabled] 10[...]

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    4-30 4-30 4-30 4-30 4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced 4.4.4 4.4.4 4.4.4 4.4.4 4.4.4 Onboard Device[...]

  • Page 93

    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-31 4-31 4-31 4-31 4-31 Parallel Port Mode [EPP+ECP] Parallel Port Mode [EPP+ECP] Parallel Port Mode [EPP+ECP] Parallel Port Mode [EPP+ECP] Parallel Port Mode [EPP+ECP] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [N[...]

  • Page 94

    4-32 4-32 4-32 4-32 4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced 4.4.5 4.4.5 4.4.5 4.4.5 4.4.5 PCI PnP PCI Pn[...]

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-33 4-33 4-33 4-33 4-33 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.53 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced 4.4.7 4.4.7 4.4.7 4.4.7 4.4.7 USB Configurat[...]

  • Page 96

    4-34 4-34 4-34 4-34 4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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 en[...]

  • Page 97

    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-35 4-35 4-35 4-35 4-35 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit 4.5 Power menu The Power[...]

  • Page 98

    4-36 4-36 4-36 4-36 4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power 4.5.5 4.5.5 4.5.5 4.5.5 4.5.5 APM Configuration[...]

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-37 4-37 4-37 4-37 4-37 The succeeding items appear when the Power On By RTC Alarm Power On By RTC Alarm Power On By RTC Alarm Power On By RTC Alarm Power On By RTC Alarm item is set to Enabled. RTC Alarm Date (Days) [Every Day] RTC Alarm [...]

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    4-38 4-38 4-38 4-38 4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.53 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power 4.5.6 4.5.6 4.5.6 4.5.6 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor [...]

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-39 4-39 4-39 4-39 4-39 CPU QFan Control [Disabled] CPU QFan Control [Disabled] CPU QFan Control [Disabled] CPU QFan Control [Disabled] CPU QFan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts[...]

  • Page 102

    4-40 4-40 4-40 4-40 4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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[...]

  • Page 103

    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-41 4-41 4-41 4-41 4-41 4.6.1 4.6.1 4.6.1 4.6.1 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive] 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Dri[...]

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    4-42 4-42 4-42 4-42 4-42 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Quick Boot [Enabled] Quick Boot [Enabled] Quick Boot [Enabled] Quick Boot [Enabled] Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time [...]

  • Page 105

    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-43 4-43 4-43 4-43 4-43 Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] When set to Ena[...]

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    4-44 4-44 4-44 4-44 4-44 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup User Access Level [Full Access] User Access Level [Full Access] User Access Level [Full Access] User Access Level [Full Access] User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction t[...]

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-45 4-45 4-45 4-45 4-45 To set a User Password: 1. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>. 2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>[...]

  • Page 108

    4-46 4-46 4-46 4-46 4-46 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to [...]

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

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system ............................................. 5-1 5.2 Support CD information ........................................................ 5-1 5.3 Software information ........................[...]

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 5-1 5-1 5-1 5-1 5-1 If Autorun Autorun Autorun Autorun Autorun i s NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE ASSETUP.EXE ASSETUP.EXE [...]

  • Page 112

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

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 5-3 5-3 5-3 5-3 5-3 • 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 “ ULi M1575 RAID Driver ULi M1575 RA[...]

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    5-4 5-4 5-4 5-4 5-4 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.3 5.2.3 5.2.3 5.2.3 5.2.3 Utilities menu Utilities menu Utilities menu Utilities menu Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard sup[...]

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 5-5 5-5 5-5 5-5 5-5 ASUS Screen Saver ASUS Screen Saver ASUS Screen Saver ASUS Screen Saver ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to your computer screen by installing the ASUS Screen Saver. Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0 Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0 Adobe [...]

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    5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 Make Disk menu Make Disk menu Make Disk menu Make Disk menu Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains the item needed to create the ULI Serial ATA/RAID driver [...]

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 5-7 5-7 5-7 5-7 5-7 5.2.5 5.2.5 5.2.5 5.2.5 5.2.5 Manuals menu Manuals menu Manuals menu Manuals menu Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. Most use[...]

  • Page 118

    5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.7 5.2.7 5.2.7 5.2.7 5.2.7 Other information Other information Other information Other information Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional inform[...]

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 5-9 5-9 5-9 5-9 5-9 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 supp[...]

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    5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 5.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came[...]

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST. 8. Adjust the boo[...]

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    5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 3. Click the Run Run Run Run R u n button to perform a cable test. 5.3.2 5.3.2 5.3.2 5.3.2 5.3.2 AI Net 2 AI Net 2 AI Net 2 AI Net 2 AI Net 2 The Marvell ® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT[...]

  • Page 123

    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 5.3.3 5.3.3 5.3.3 5.3.3 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II ASUS PC Probe II ASUS PC Probe II ASUS PC Probe II ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you[...]

  • Page 124

    5-14 5-14 5-14 5-14 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Button Button Button Button Button Function Function Function Function Function Opens the Configuration Configuration Configuration Configuration Configuration window Opens the Report R[...]

  • Page 125

    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 5-15 5-15 5-15 5-15 5-15 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, [...]

  • Page 126

    5-16 5-16 5-16 5-16 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Refer to the illustrations below. Large display Large display La[...]

  • Page 127

    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 5-17 5-17 5-17 5-17 5-17 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 [...]

  • Page 128

    5-18 5-18 5-18 5-18 5-18 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available physical memory. Config[...]

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 5-19 5-19 5-19 5-19 5-19 5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology The motherboard supp[...]

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    5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ software Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ software Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ software Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ software Launc[...]

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 5.3.5 5.3.5 5.3.5 5.3.5 5.3.5 Audio configurations Audio configurations Audio configurations Audio configurations Audio configurations The Realtek ® ALC882 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver[...]

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    5-22 5-22 5-22 5-22 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Information Information Information Information Information Click the information button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, au[...]

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 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[...]

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    5-24 5-24 5-24 5-24 5-24 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Audio I/O The Audio I/O option allows you configure your input/output settings. To set the Audio I/O options: 1. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Audio I/O Audio I/O Audio I[...]

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 3D Audio Demo The 3D Audio Demo option gives you a demonstration of the 3D audio feature. To start the 3D Audio Demo: 1. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the 3D Audio 3D Audio 3D Audio 3D Audio 3D Audio Demo[...]

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    5-26 5-26 5-26 5-26 5-26 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 5.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with a RAID controller integrated in the ULI M1575 Southbridge that allows you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The m[...]

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 5-27 5-27 5-27 5-27 5-27 5.4.1 5.4.1 5.4.1 5.4.1 5.4.1 Installing hard disks Installing hard disks Installing hard disks Installing hard disks Installing hard disks The motherboard supports Ultra DMA 133/100/66 and Serial ATA hard disk driv[...]

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    5-28 5-28 5-28 5-28 5-28 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support The Main Menu on the upper left side allows you to select an operation to perform. The Main Menu options include: Create RAID 0 Striping x2 for Performance Create RAID 0 Striping x2 for[...]

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 5-29 5-29 5-29 5-29 5-29 Creating a RAID 0 configuration Creating a RAID 0 configuration Creating a RAID 0 configuration Creating a RAID 0 configuration Creating a RAID 0 configuration To create a RAID 0 set: 1. From the ULI RAID BIOS Setup[...]

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

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 5-31 5-31 5-31 5-31 5-31 Creating a JBOD configuration Creating a JBOD configuration Creating a JBOD configuration Creating a JBOD configuration Creating a JBOD configuration To create a JBOD set: 1. From the ULI RAID BIOS Setup utility men[...]

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    5-32 5-32 5-32 5-32 5-32 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Setting the Stripe Size Setting the Stripe Size Setting the Stripe Size Setting the Stripe Size Setting the Stripe Size To set the stripe size: 1. From the ULI RAID BIOS Setup utility m[...]

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 5-33 5-33 5-33 5-33 5-33 Deleting a RAID configuration Deleting a RAID configuration Deleting a RAID configuration Deleting a RAID configuration Deleting a RAID configuration To delete a RAID set: 1. From the ULI RAID BIOS Setup utility men[...]

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    5-34 5-34 5-34 5-34 5-34 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Rebuilding a RAID array Rebuilding a RAID array Rebuilding a RAID array Rebuilding a RAID array Rebuilding a RAID array This option allows you to rebuild an existing RAID array. To rebu[...]

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 5-35 5-35 5-35 5-35 5-35 5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 Silicon Image Silicon Image Silicon Image Silicon Image Silicon Image ® ® ® ® ® RAID configurations RAID configurations RAID configurations RAID configurations RAID configurations [...]

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    5-36 5-36 5-36 5-36 5-36 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 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[...]

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 5-37 5-37 5-37 5-37 5-37 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: 1. From the Silicon Image configu[...]

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    5-38 5-38 5-38 5-38 5-38 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support TIP: TIP: TIP: TIP: TIP: For server systems, we recommend using a lower array block size. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, we recommend a higher [...]

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 5-39 5-39 5-39 5-39 5-39 c. Repeat step b to select the target drive . d. After selecting the source and target drives, the following pop-up menu appears. Manual configuration Manual configuration Manual configuration Manual configuration M[...]

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    5-40 5-40 5-40 5-40 5-40 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support e. If you selected Create with Create with Create with Create with Create with data copy data copy data copy data copy data copy , t h e following pop-up menu appears. The online copy o[...]

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 5-41 5-41 5-41 5-41 5-41 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: 1. From the Silicon Image configuration[...]

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    5-42 5-42 5-42 5-42 5-42 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows ® 2000/XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. T[...]

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

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE Chapter summary 6 6.1 Overview ............................................................................... 6-1 6.2 Hardware installation ............................................................ 6-2 6.3 Software information .........[...]

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 6-1 6-1 6-1 6-1 6-1 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the ATI CrossFire™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. Requirements Requ[...]

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

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 6-3 6-3 6-3 6-3 6-3 4. Connect one end of the external cable to the Master graphics card. 3. Insert the CrossFire™ Edition (Slave) graphics card into the black slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot.[...]

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

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 6-5 6-5 6-5 6-5 6-5 6.3 Software information 6.3.1 6.3.1 6.3.1 6.3.1 6.3.1 Installing the device drivers Installing the device drivers Installing the device drivers Installing the device drivers Installing the device drivers Refer to the do[...]

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

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 6.3.2 6.3.2 6.3.2 6.3.2 6.3.2 Using the Catalyst™ Control Center Using the Catalyst™ Control Center Using the Catalyst™ Control Center Using the Catalyst™ Control Center Using the Catalyst™ Control Center The C[...]

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

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 6-9 6-9 6-9 6-9 6-9 To enable CrossFire™: 1. Set the view to Advance Advance Advance Advance Advance . 2. Click the Crossfire™ Crossfire™ Crossfire™ Crossfire™ Crossfire™ item in Graphics Settings Graphics Settings Graphics Sett[...]

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

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    ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 6-11 6-11 6-11 6-11 6-11 Help Click the Help Help Help Help Help tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the online help system, generate a Problem Report, and get the Catalyst™ Control Center version information. The CrossFire™[...]

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