ASUS A8R32-MVP-DLX User Manual

A8R32-MVP

Deluxe

Motherboard

E2709E2709

E2709

E2709E2709

Revised Edition V4Revised Edition V4

Revised Edition V4

Revised Edition V4Revised Edition V4 July 2006July 2006

July 2006

July 2006July 2006

Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced,

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Contents

Notices ............................................................................................... vii

Safety information ............................................................................ viii

About this guide ................................................................................. ix

A8R32-MVP Deluxe specifications summary ...................................... xi

Chapter 1:Chapter 1:

Chapter 1:

Chapter 1:Chapter 1:

1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-1

1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-1

1.3 Special features .................................................................... 1-2

1.3.1 Product highlights................................................... 1-2

1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ....................................... 1-4

Chapter 2:Chapter 2:

Chapter 2:

Chapter 2:Chapter 2:

2.1 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1

2.2 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 2-2

2.2.1 Placement direction ................................................ 2-2

2.2.2 Screw holes ............................................................ 2-2

2.2.3 Motherboard layout ................................................ 2-3

2.2.4 Layout Contents ..................................................... 2-4

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-6

2.3.1 Installing the CPU.................................................... 2-6

Product introductionProduct introduction

Product introduction

Product introductionProduct introduction

Hardware informationHardware information

Hardware information

Hardware informationHardware information

2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan ................................ 2-8

2.4 System memory ................................................................. 2-11

2.4.1 Overview ............................................................... 2-11

2.4.2 Memory Configurations .........................................2-12

2.4.3 Installing a DDR DIMM ........................................... 2-15

2.4.4 Removing a DDR DIMM .......................................... 2-15

2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-16

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card .................................. 2-16

2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card.............................. 2-16

2.5.3 Interrupt assignments .......................................... 2-17

2.5.4 PCI slots ................................................................ 2-18

2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot ...............................................2-18

2.5.6 Two PCI Express x16 slots ................................... 2-18

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2.6 Jumper ............................................................................... 2-20

2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-21

2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 2-21

2.7.2 Internal connectors............................................... 2-23

Chapter 3:Chapter 3:

Chapter 3:

Chapter 3:Chapter 3:

3.1 Starting up for the first time................................................ 3-1

3.2 Powering off the computer .................................................. 3-2

3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function ........................... 3-2

3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch .................... 3-2

Chapter 4:Chapter 4:

Chapter 4:

Chapter 4:Chapter 4:

4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1

4.1.1 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 4-1

4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 4-4

4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility .............................................. 4-5

4.1.4 AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 4-6

4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 4-9

4.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 4-11

4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 4-12

4.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 4-12

Powering upPowering up

Powering up

Powering upPowering up

BIOS setupBIOS setup

BIOS setup

BIOS setupBIOS setup

4.2.3 Navigation keys .................................................... 4-12

4.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 4-13

4.2.5 Sub-menu items ................................................... 4-13

4.2.6 Configuration fields .............................................. 4-13

4.2.7 Pop-up window ..................................................... 4-13

4.2.8 Scroll bar .............................................................. 4-13

4.2.9 General help .......................................................... 4-13

4.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 4-14

4.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 4-14

4.3.2 System Date ......................................................... 4-14

4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 4-14

4.3.4 Language .............................................................. 4-14

4.3.5 Primary, Secondary, Third,

and Fourth IDE Master/Slave ................................ 4-15

4.3.6 Storage Configuration .......................................... 4-16

4.3.7 System Information .............................................. 4-17

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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 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................4-30

4.4.5 PCI PnP ................................................................. 4-32

4.4.6 LAN Cable Status ................................................. 4-33

4.4.7 USB Configuration................................................. 4-33

4.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 4-35

4.5.1 Suspend Mode ...................................................... 4-35

4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ................................ 4-35

4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support .................................................. 4-35

4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support ................................................ 4-35

4.5.5 APM Configuration ................................................ 4-36

4.5.6 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 4-38

4.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 4-40

4.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 4-41

4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 4-42

4.6.3 Security ................................................................ 4-43

4.7 Exit menu ........................................................................... 4-45

Chapter 5:Chapter 5:

Chapter 5:

Chapter 5:Chapter 5:

5.1 Installing an operating system ............................................. 5-1

5.2 Support CD information ........................................................ 5-1

5.2.1 Running the support CD ......................................... 5-1

5.2.2 Drivers menu .......................................................... 5-2

5.2.3 Utilities menu .......................................................... 5-4

5.2.4 Make Disk menu ...................................................... 5-6

5.2.5 Manuals menu ......................................................... 5-7

5.2.6 ASUS Contact information ...................................... 5-8

Software supportSoftware support

Software support

Software supportSoftware support

5.2.7 Other information ................................................... 5-8

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 ................................................... 5-13

5.3.4 Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology .................................. 5-19

5.3.5 Audio configuration .............................................. 5-21

5.4 RAID configurations ............................................................ 5-26

5.4.1 Installing hard disks .............................................. 5-27

5.4.2 ULI

5.4.3 Silicon Image

5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk ................................................. 5-42

RAID configurations ...................................... 5-27

RAID configurations ....................... 5-35

Chapter 6:Chapter 6:

Chapter 6:

Chapter 6:Chapter 6:

ATI CrossFire™ technology supportATI CrossFire™ technology support

ATI CrossFire™ technology support

ATI CrossFire™ technology supportATI CrossFire™ technology support

6.1 Overview............................................................................... 6-1

6.2 Hardware installation ............................................................ 6-2

6.3 Software information ........................................................... 6-5

6.3.1 Installing the device drivers .................................... 6-5

6.3.2 Using the Catalyst™ Control Center ....................... 6-7

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement

Federal Communications Commission Statement

Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

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This device may not cause harmful interference, and

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

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

This class B digital apparatus complies with CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.ICES-003.

ICES-003.

ICES-003.ICES-003.

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Safety information

Electrical safetyElectrical safety

Electrical safety

Electrical safetyElectrical safety

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To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.

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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.

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Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

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Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

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Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.

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If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safetyOperation safety

Operation safety

Operation safetyOperation safety

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Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.

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Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

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To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

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Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet.

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Place the product on a stable surface.

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If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.

How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized

How this guide is organized

How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new

technology it supports.

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Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information

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Chapter 2: Hardware information

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Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to

perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.

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Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up

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Chapter 3: Powering up

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Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 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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Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup

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Chapter 4: BIOS setup

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Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS

Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

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Chapter 5: Software supportChapter 5: Software support

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Chapter 5: Software support

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Chapter 5: Software supportChapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes

with the motherboard package.

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Chapter 6: ATI CrossFireChapter 6: ATI CrossFire

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Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire

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Chapter 6: ATI CrossFireChapter 6: ATI CrossFire This chapter tells how to install ATI CrossFire™ graphics cards.

Where to find more informationWhere to find more information

Where to find more information

Where to find more informationWhere to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

1.1.

ASUS websitesASUS websites

ASUS websites

1.1.

ASUS websitesASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware

and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

technology support technology support

technology support

technology support technology support

2.2.

Optional documentationOptional documentation

Optional documentation

2.2.

Optional documentationOptional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as

warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

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Conventions used in this guideConventions used in this guide

Conventions used in this guide

Conventions used in this guideConventions 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: Information to prevent injury to yourself

DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING: when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION:CAUTION:

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components

CAUTION:CAUTION: when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a

IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: task.

NOTE: NOTE:

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a

NOTE: NOTE: task.

TypographyTypography

Typography

TypographyTypography

Bold textBold text

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Bold textBold text

Italics

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means

<Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

that you must press the enclosed key.

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or Return key.

key names are linked with a plus sign (+).

Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>

Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown,

then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets.

Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:

afudos /i[filename] afudos /iA8R32-MVP.ROM

A8R32-MVP Deluxe specifications summary

CPUCPU

CPU

CPUCPU

Socket 939 for AMD Opteron™/Athlon™ 64 X2/ Athlon™ 64 FX/Athlon™ 64 processor AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32- and

64-bit computing Supports AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology Supports AMD HyperTransport™ Technology

ChipsetChipset

Chipset

ChipsetChipset

System busSystem bus

System bus

System busSystem bus

MemoryMemory

Memory

MemoryMemory

Expansion slotsExpansion slots

Expansion slots

Expansion slotsExpansion slots

CrossFire™CrossFire™

CrossFire™

CrossFire™CrossFire™

StorageStorage

Storage

StorageStorage

ATI CrossFire™ Xpress 3200/ULi M1575

2000/1600 MT/s

Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to 4 GB

unbufferred ECC/non-ECC 400/333/266 MHz DDR

memory modules

2 x PCI Express™ x16 slots with CrossFire support at full

x16, x16 mode 1 x PCI Express™ x1 slot 3 x PCI slots

Supports ATI CrossFire™ graphics cards (both at x16

mode)

ULi M1575 Southbridge supports:

- 2 x IDE connectors for up to four Ultra DMA

133/100/66/33 hard disks

- 4 x Serial ATA I/II 3.0 Gb/s hard disks with RAID 0,

RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configuration

Silicon Image

3132 SATA controller supports:

- 1 x Internal Serial ATA 3 Gb/s hard disk

- 1 x External Serial ATA hard disk (SATA On-the-Go)

- RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration

High DefinitionHigh Definition

High Definition

High DefinitionHigh Definition AudioAudio

Audio

AudioAudio

LANLAN

LAN

LANLAN

IEEE 1394aIEEE 1394a

IEEE 1394a

IEEE 1394aIEEE 1394a

USBUSB

USB

USBUSB

BIOS featuresBIOS features

BIOS features

BIOS featuresBIOS features

Realtek

ALC882 8-channel High Definition Audio (HD

Audio) CODEC Supports Multi-streaming and Universal Audio Jack Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF Out ports on the rear panel

Marvell

88E8001 Gigabit LAN controller, featuring

AI NET2 Marvell® 88E8053 PCIe Gigabit LAN Controller, featuring AI

NET2

T1 1394a controller supports:

- 2 x IEEE 1394a connectors at mid-board

Supports up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports

8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3,

WfM2.0

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ASUS AI LifestyleASUS AI Lifestyle

ASUS AI Lifestyle

ASUS AI LifestyleASUS AI Lifestyle featuresfeatures

features

featuresfeatures

Other ASUSOther ASUS

Other ASUS

Other ASUSOther ASUS special featuresspecial features

special features

special featuresspecial features

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

OverclockingOverclocking

Overclocking

OverclockingOverclocking

Rear panelRear panel

Rear panel

Rear panelRear panel

Intelligent overclocking tools:

- AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System)

- AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner)

- ASUS PEG Link (automatic performance tuning for single/dual graphics cards)

- ASUS AI Booster Utility

Precision Tweaker supports:

- DIMM voltage: 12-step DRAM voltage control

- Core voltage: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.025 V increment

- Northbridge voltage: Adjustable voltage at 0.1 V increment for core power, HT bus, and PCI Express bus

Stepless Frequency Selection(SFS) allows:

- FSB tuning from 200 MHz to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment

- PCI Express frequency tuning from 100 MHz to 150 MHz at 1 MHz increment

Overclocking protection:

- ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x Parallel port 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x External Serial ATA port 8-Channel audio ports

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ManageabiityManageabiity

Manageabiity

ManageabiityManageabiity

InternalInternal

Internal

InternalInternal connectorsconnectors

connectors

connectorsconnectors

WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, chassis

intrusion, PXE, and RPL

1 x Floppy disk drive connector 2 x IDE connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 2 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Power fan connector 2 x IEEE 1394a connectors 5 x Serial ATA connectors

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InternalInternal

Internal

InternalInternal connectorsconnectors

connectors

connectorsconnectors

Support CDSupport CD

Support CD

Support CDSupport CD contentscontents

contents

contentscontents

Form factorForm factor

Form factor

Form factorForm factor

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 Update Anti-virus software (OEM version)

ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports

Product

information

Chapter summary

1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-1

1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-1

1.3 Special features .................................................................... 1-2

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1.1 Welcome!

®®

Thank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buying an ASUS

Thank you for buying an ASUS

Thank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buying an ASUS motherboard!motherboard!

motherboard!

motherboard!motherboard!

®®

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A8R32-MVP Deluxe

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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.

1.2 Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

MotherboardMotherboard

Motherboard ASUS A8R32-MVP Deluxe motherboard

MotherboardMotherboard

CablesCables

Cables 1 x Floppy disk drive signal cable

CablesCables

1 x IDE cable 1 x Ultra DMA cable 133/100/66 cable 5 x Serial ATA cables 1 x 1-port Serial ATA power cable 2 x 2-port Serial ATA power cables 1 x 2-port IEEE 1394a cable

AccessoriesAccessories

Accessories 1 x COM port module

AccessoriesAccessories

I/O shield 1 x 2-port USB 2.0/Game module

Application CDsApplication CDs

Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD

Application CDsApplication CDs

DocumentationDocumentation

Documentation User guide

DocumentationDocumentation

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

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1.3 Special features

1.3.11.3.1

1.3.1

1.3.11.3.1

Latest processor technologyLatest processor technology

Latest processor technology

Latest processor technologyLatest processor technology

The motherboard comes with a 939-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket that supports AMD Opteron™/Athlon™ 64 X2/ Athlon™ 64 FX/Athlon™ 64 processors. With an integrated low-latency high-bandwidth memory controller and a highly-scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for your diverse computing needs, increased office productivity, and enhanced digital media experience. See page 2-6.

ATI CrossFire™ Xpress 3200ATI CrossFire™ Xpress 3200

ATI CrossFire™ Xpress 3200

ATI CrossFire™ Xpress 3200ATI CrossFire™ Xpress 3200

The motherboard features ATI CrossFire™ Xpress 3200 support, delivering improved overclocking and optimal PCI Express device performance. The combined multi-GPU power boosts image quality and rendering speed for the highest quality images. With its optimized peer-to-peer and general link performance GPU sharing, you are a step ahead in graphics and gaming effects. The chipset allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, sharing, and texture settings. The ATI CrossFire™ Xpress 3200 also comes with the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center that allows you to get real-time 3D-rendered previews of adjustments to your display configurations and advanced 3D settings.

Product highlightsProduct highlights

Product highlights

Product highlightsProduct highlights

PCI Express™ interface PCI Express™ interface

PCI Express™ interface

PCI Express™ interface PCI Express™ interface

The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. See page 2-18 for details.

Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology

Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology

Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology

The motherboard supports the Serial ATA II 3 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the ULI M1575 Southbridge. The Serial ATA II 3 Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with a host of new features, including Native Command Queueing (NCQ), and Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm. Serial ATA allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement. See page 2-24 for details.

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

8-channel high definition audio 8-channel high definition audio

8-channel high definition audio

8-channel high definition audio 8-channel high definition audio

Onboard is the Realtek® ALC882 High Definition Audio 8-channel audio CODEC. This CODEC is fully-compliant with Intel

High Definition Audio standard (192 KHz, 24-bit audio). With the CODEC, 8-channel audio ports, and S/PDIF interfaces, you can connect your computer to home theater decoders to produce crystal-clear digital audio.

The Realtek

ALC882 CODEC comes with a software application that features jack detection to monitor the plugging status of each jack, impedance sensing to determine audio device classes, and pre-defined equalization for various audio devices. See page 2-21 for details.

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 solution using Serial ATA devices.

The ULi M1575 Southbridge allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configuration for four SATA 3Gb/s. See page 2-24 for details.

The Silicon Image

3132 controller supports two additional Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors and allows RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations through the internal and external Serial ATA ports. See page 2-26 for details.

Dual Gigabit LAN solution Dual Gigabit LAN solution

Dual Gigabit LAN solution

Dual Gigabit LAN solution Dual Gigabit LAN solution

The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN controllers to provide the total solution for your networking needs. These network controllers use both PCI Express and PCI segments to provide faster data bandwidth for your wired or wireless Internet, LAN, and file sharing requirements. See page 2-22 for details.

IEEE 1394a support IEEE 1394a support

IEEE 1394a support

IEEE 1394a support IEEE 1394a support

The IEEE 1394a interface provides high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to a wide range of peripherals and devices compliant to IEEE 1394a standards. The IEEE 1394a interface allows up to 400 Mbps transfer rates through simple, low-cost, high-bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between computers, peripherals, and consumer electronic devices such as camcorders, VCRs, printers,TVs, and digital cameras. See page 2-30 for details.

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USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology

USB 2.0 technology

USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology

The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 2-22 and 2-28 for details.

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Fanless Design Fanless Design

Fanless Design

Fanless Design Fanless Design

The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat flow from major thermal sources in the motherboard to lower overall system temperature, resulting in quieter operation and longer system life.

Stack Cool 2 Stack Cool 2

Stack Cool 2

Stack Cool 2 Stack Cool 2

The motherboard comes with the ASUS Stack Cool 2, an innovative fan-less and zero-noise thermal solution that provides supplementary cooling to the motherboard. Stack Cool 2 is a special layer underneath the motherboard that improves heat dissipation.

SATA-On-the-Go SATA-On-the-Go

SATA-On-the-Go

SATA-On-the-Go SATA-On-the-Go

Leveraging the Serial ATA II feature is the SATA-On-the-Go. This external port on the rear panel I/O provides smart setup, hot-plug and support for up to 16 devices with port-multiplier functions. See pages 2-22 for details.

Innovative ASUS featuresInnovative ASUS features

Innovative ASUS features

Innovative ASUS featuresInnovative ASUS features

AI NET2 AI NET2

AI NET2

AI NET2 AI NET2

The AI NET2 is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts. With this utility, you can easily monitor the condition of the Ethernet cable(s) connected to the LAN (RJ-45) port(s). During the bootup process, AI NET2 immediately diagnoses the LAN cable(s) and reports shorts and faults up to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. See page 5-12 for details.

Precision TweakerPrecision Tweaker

Precision Tweaker

Precision TweakerPrecision Tweaker

This feature allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory/Northbridge voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to achieve maximum system performance. See pages 4-19 and 4-20 for details.

AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System)

AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System)

AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System)

ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (NOS) is a technology that auto-detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed only when needed. See page 4-19 for details.

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PEG Link Mode for two graphics cards

PEG Link Mode for two graphics cards PEG Link Mode for two graphics cards

This feature enhances your PCI Express graphics card performance, allowing the motherboard to automatically adjust the PCI Express graphics link mode to the correct frequency based on the system configuration. Four additional settings are available for overclocking the PEG Link Mode. See page 4-20 for details.

ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology

ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology

ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology

The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the CPU and chassis fans speed according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 4-39 for details.

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2

This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 4-9 for details.

ASUS Multi-language BIOS ASUS Multi-language BIOS

ASUS Multi-language BIOS

ASUS Multi-language BIOS ASUS Multi-language BIOS

The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice from the available options. The localized BIOS menus allow easier and faster configuration. See page 4-14 for details.

ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS MyLogo2™

ASUS MyLogo2™

ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS MyLogo2™

This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 5-10 for details.

C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter.

ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ASUS EZ Flash BIOS

ASUS EZ Flash BIOS

ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ASUS EZ Flash BIOS

With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. See page 4-5 for details.

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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.

information

Hardware

Chapter summary

2.1 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1

2.2 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 2-2

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-6

2.4 System memory ................................................................. 2-11

2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-16

2.6 Jumper ............................................................................... 2-20

2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-21

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2.1 Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.

• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity

• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.

Before you install or remove any component, ensureBefore you install or remove any component, ensure

•

Before you install or remove any component, ensure

Before you install or remove any component, ensureBefore you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or thethat the ATX power supply is switched off or the

that the ATX power supply is switched off or the

that the ATX power supply is switched off or thethat the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. power cord is detached from the power supply.

power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure

power cord is detached from the power supply. power cord is detached from the power supply. to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

Onboard LEDOnboard LED

Onboard LED

Onboard LEDOnboard LED

The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.

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Powered

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2.2 Motherboard overview

Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Refer to the chassis documentation before installing the motherboard.

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.

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Placement directionPlacement direction

Placement direction

Placement directionPlacement direction

When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below.

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Screw holesScrew holes

Screw holes

Screw holesScrew holes

Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

Place this side towardsPlace this side towards

Place this side towards

Place this side towardsPlace this side towards the rear of the chassisthe rear of the chassis

the rear of the chassis

the rear of the chassisthe rear of the chassis

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PS/2KBMS

T: Mouse B: Keyboard

SPDIF_O

SPDIF_O2

PARALLEL PORT

ES ATA

Motherboard layoutMotherboard layout

Motherboard layout

Motherboard layoutMotherboard layout

24.5cm (9.6in)

PWR_FAN

ATX12V

CPU_FAN

SEC_IDE

AUDIO

LAN1_USB12

LAN2_USB34

AAFP

ALC882

Marvell

88E8001

TSB43AB22A

SATA_RAID2

IE1394_1

USB78_WFG

Marvell

88E8053

PCIEX1_1

IE1394_2

ATI™

CHA_FAN1

CrossFire™

Xpress 3200

PCIEX16_1

PCI1

PCIEX16_2

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Socket 939

CR2032 3V Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

CLRTC

USB56

DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module)

DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module)

DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module)

DDR DIMM_A2 (64 bit,184-pin module)

EATXPWR

PRI_IDE

CHA_FAN2

ULI

SATA 4SATA 3

M1575

SATA 2SATA 1

FLOPPY

I/O

Super

CHASSIS

PANEL

GAME

8Mb

BIOS

SB_PWR

COM1

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Layout ContentsLayout Contents

Layout Contents

Layout ContentsLayout Contents

SlotsSlots

Slots

SlotsSlots

1. DDR DIMM slots 2-11

2. PCI slots 2-18

3. PCI Express x1 slot 2-18

4. PCI Express x16 slots 2-18

JumperJumper

Jumper

JumperJumper

1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2-20

Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors

Rear panel connectors

Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors

1. PS/2 mouse port 2-21

2. Parallel port 2-21

3. Side Speaker Out port 2-21

4. Center/Subwoofer port 2-21

5. Line In port 2-21

6. Line Out port 2-21

7. LAN 1 (RJ-45) 2-22

8. LAN 2 (RJ-45) 2-22

9. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 2-22

10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 2-22

11. Microphone port 2-22

12. Rear Speaker Out port 2-22

13. External SATA port 2-22

14. Optical S/PDIF Out port 2-22

15. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 2-22

16. PS/2 keyboard port 2-22

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Internal connectorsInternal connectors

Internal connectors

Internal connectorsInternal connectors

1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-23

2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, 40-1 pin SEC_IDE) 2-23

3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [black], SATA4 [black]) 2-24

4. Silicon Image Serial ATA RAID connector (7-pin SATA_RAID 2) 2-26

5. CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors 2-27 (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin PWR_FAN )

6. USB connectors (10-1 USB56, USB78_WFG) 2-28

7. Power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2-28

8. GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) 2-29

9. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 2-30

10. IEEE 1394a connectors (10-1 pin IE1394_1; 10-1 pin IE1394_2) 2-30

11. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 2-31

12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 2-32

13. Audio connector (4-pin CD [black]) 2-32

14. System panel connectors (20-1 pin PANEL) 2-33

- System Power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)

- Hard Disk activity (Red 2-pin IDE_LED)

- System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)

- Power/Soft-off button(Yellow 2-pin PWRSW)

- Reset switch (Blue 2-pin RESET)

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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount 939-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD AMD Opteron™/Athlon™ 64 X2/ Athlon™ 64 FX/Athlon™ 64 processor.

The 128-bit-wide data paths of these processors can run applications faster than processors with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths.

Take note of the marked corner (with gold triangle) on the CPU. This mark should match a specific corner on the socket to ensure correct installation.

GoldGold

Gold

GoldGold triangletriangle

triangle

triangletriangle

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Installing the CPUInstalling the CPU

Installing the CPU

Installing the CPUInstalling the CPU

To install a CPU.

1. Locate the 939-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard.

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2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle.

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Socket leverSocket lever

Socket lever

Socket leverSocket lever

Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely.

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