Asus A8R32-MVP DELUXE User Manual

Motherboard A8R32-MVP Delux e
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, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe. E2709 E2709 E2709 E2709 E2709 Revised Edition V4 Revised Edition V4 Revised Edition V4 Revised Edition V4 Revised Edition V4 July 2006 July 2006 July 2006 July 2006 July 2006
iii iii iii iii iii 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: Product introduction Product introduction Product introduction Product introduction Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-1 1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-1 1.3 Special features .................................................................... 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ................................................... 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ....................................... 1-4 Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Hardware information Hardware information Hardware information Hardware information Hardware information 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 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
iv iv iv iv iv Contents 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: Powering up Powering up Powering up Powering up Powering up 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: BIOS setup BIOS setup BIOS setup BIOS setup BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 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 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
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 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: Software support Software support Software support Software support Software support 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 5.2.7 Other information ................................................... 5-8
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 ................................................... 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 ® RAID configurations ...................................... 5-27 5.4.3 Silicon Image ® RAID configurations ....................... 5-35 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk ................................................. 5-42 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 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
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 conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • 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: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Canadian Department of Communications Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement Canadian 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 Canadian This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ICES-003. ICES-003. ICES-003. ICES-003. 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.
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 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. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • 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. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety Operation safety Operation safety Operation safety Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. • 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. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • 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.
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 introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • • • • • Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. • • • • • Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. • • • • • Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 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. • • • • • Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • • • • • Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire ™ ™ ™ ™ ™ technology support technology support technology support technology support technology support This chapter tells how to install ATI CrossFire™ graphics cards. Where to find more information Where to find more information Where to find more information Where to find more information Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. ASUS websites ASUS websites ASUS websites ASUS websites ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. Optional documentation Optional documentation Optional documentation Optional documentation Optional 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.
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: DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. Typography Typography Typography Typography Typography Bold text Bold text Bold text Bold text Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. <Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key. Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or Return key. <Key1 Key2 Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the 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
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™ Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage High Definition High Definition High Definition High Definition High Definition Audio Audio Audio Audio Audio LAN LAN LAN LAN LAN IEEE 1394a IEEE 1394a IEEE 1394a IEEE 1394a IEEE 1394a USB USB USB USB USB BIOS features BIOS features BIOS features BIOS features BIOS features (continued on the next page) 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 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 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
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 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 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 A8R32-MVP Deluxe specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle ASUS AI Lifestyle ASUS AI Lifestyle ASUS AI Lifestyle ASUS AI Lifestyle features features features features features Other ASUS Other ASUS Other ASUS Other ASUS Other ASUS special features special features special features special features special features Overclocking Overclocking Overclocking Overclocking Overclocking Rear panel Rear panel Rear panel Rear panel Rear panel Manageabiity Manageabiity Manageabiity Manageabiity Manageabiity Internal Internal Internal Internal Internal connectors connectors connectors connectors connectors (continued on the next page)
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 Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 1 2 in x 9.6 in (3 0 .5 cm x 24.4 cm) Internal Internal Internal Internal Internal connectors connectors connectors connectors connectors Support CD Support CD Support CD Support CD Support CD contents contents contents contents contents Form factor Form factor Form factor Form factor Form factor *Specifications are subject to change without notice. A8R32-MVP Deluxe specifications summary
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1 Product information This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports
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 .................................................................... 1-2
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 Deluxe A8R32-MVP Deluxe A8R32-MVP Deluxe motherboard! motherboard! motherboard! motherboard! motherboard! 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. Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard ASUS A8R32-MVP Deluxe motherboard Cables Cables Cables Cables Cables 1 x Floppy disk drive signal cable 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 Accessories Accessories Accessories Accessories Accessories 1 x COM port module I/O shield 1 x 2-port USB 2.0/Game module Application CDs Application CDs Application CDs Application CDs Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation Documentation Documentation Documentation Documentation User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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 technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 939-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket that supports AMD Opteron™/Athlon™ 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 3200 ATI CrossFire™ Xpress 3200 ATI CrossFire™ Xpress 3200 ATI CrossFire™ Xpress 3200 ATI 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. 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 Se rial 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.
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 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. 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 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 PC I Express and PCI segments to provide faster data bandwidth for your wired or wireless Internet, LAN, and file sharing requirements. See page 2-2 2 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.
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, 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.
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 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. 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 Tweaker Precision Tweaker Precision Tweaker Precision Tweaker Precision 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.
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 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.
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.
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) .............................................. 2-6 2.4 System memory ................................................................. 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-16 2.6 Jumper ............................................................................... 2-20 2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-21
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 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. 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, ensure Before you install or remove any component, ensure Before you install or remove any component, ensure Before you install or remove any component, ensure Before you install or remove any component, ensure that 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 the that the ATX power supply is switched off or the that 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. power cord is detached from the power supply. power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. A8R32-MVP DELUXE ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off
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. 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. 2.2.1 2.2.1 2.2.1 2.2.1 2.2.1 Placement direction Placement direction Placement direction Placement direction Placement 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. 2.2.2 2.2.2 2.2.2 2.2.2 2.2.2 Screw holes Screw holes Screw holes Screw holes Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards Place this side towards Place this side towards Place this side towards Place this side towards the rear of the chassis the rear of the chassis the rear of the chassis the rear of the chassis the rear of the chassis
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 DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_A2 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module) PWR_F AN LAN1_USB12 IE1394_1 CHA_F AN2 Super I/O 8Mb BIOS TSB43AB22A PS/2KBMS T : Mouse B: Keyboard P ARALLEL PORT SPDIF_O SPDIF_O2 LAN2_USB34 ALC882 PCIEX16_1 PCI1 PCI2 Marvell 88E8001 CLRTC USB56 S ATA 4 S ATA 3 SA T A_RAID2 E S ATA ULI M1575 SB_PWR EA TXPWR PRI_IDE CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CHA_F AN1 AUDIO Marvell 88E8053 COM1 A TX12V PCIEX1_1 IE1394_2 USB78_WFG Socket 939 PCI3 A TI™ CrossFire™ Xpress 3200 PCIEX16_2 S ATA 2 S ATA 1 CD FLOPPY
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. DDR DIMM slots 2-11 2. PCI slots 2-18 3. PCI Express x1 slot 2-18 4. PCI Express x16 slots 2-18 Jumper Jumper Jumper Jumper Jumper Page Page Page Page Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2-20 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Page Page Page Page Page 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
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) 2-23 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)
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 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. Gold Gold Gold Gold Gold triangle triangle triangle triangle triangle 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. Locate the 939-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. Socket lever Socket lever Socket lever Socket lever Socket lever A8R32-MVP DELUXE ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE CPU Socket 939
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 in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with the heatsink package. Gold triangle Gold triangle Gold triangle Gold triangle Gold triangle Small triangle Small triangle Small triangle Small triangle Small triangle
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 the heatsink and fan The AMD AMD Opteron™/Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64 FX/Athlon™ 64 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Make sure that you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Retention module base Retention module base Retention module base Retention module base Retention module base CPU heatsink CPU heatsink CPU heatsink CPU heatsink CPU heatsink CPU fan CPU fan CPU fan CPU fan CPU fan Retention bracket lock Retention bracket lock Retention bracket lock Retention bracket lock Retention bracket lock Retention bracket Retention bracket Retention bracket Retention bracket Retention bracket Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter.
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 retention bracket is in place. Make sure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. 4. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base.
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 fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. A8R32-MVP DELUXE ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE CPU fan connector CPU_F AN GND Rotation 12V
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 figure illustrates the location of the sockets: In dual-channel configurations, installing identical identical identical identical identical (the same type and size) DDR DIMM pairs for each channel provides optimum performance. A8R32-MVP DELUXE ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel Sockets Sockets Sockets Sockets Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM _B2
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, 512 MB, and 1 GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. • If you installed four 1 GB memory modules, the system may detect less than 3 GB of total memory because of address space allocation for other critical functions. This limitation applies to Windows ® XP 32-bit version operating system since it does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • When using only one DDR DIMM module, install it into slot DIMM_B1 only. • For single-channel memory configuration, start installing the DDR DIMMs from slot DIMM_B1 or DMM_B2. • For dual-channel memory configuration, install the DIMMs in slots DIMM_B1 and DIMM_A1 (blue slots); install another pair of DIMMs in slots DIMM_B2 and DIMM_A2 (black slots). • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum results, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the Qualified Vendors List on the next page for details. • When you install four double-sided 400 MHz DDR DIMMs, the frequency of each module downgrades to 333 MHz. Recommended memory configurations Recommended memory configurations Recommended memory configurations Recommended memory configurations Recommended memory configurations Sockets Sockets Sockets Sockets Sockets Mode Mode Mode Mode Mode DIMM_A1 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B2 Single-channel (1) – – Populated – Dual-channel* (1) Populated – Populated – (2) Populated Populated Populated Populated * Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs. * Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs. * Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs. * Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs. * Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs. * For dual-channel configuration (2), you may: * For dual-channel configuration (2), you may: * For dual-channel configuration (2), you may: * For dual-channel configuration (2), you may: * For dual-channel configuration (2), you may: • install identical DIMMs in all four sockets OR OR OR OR OR • install identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (blue sockets)
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 (Continued on the next page) DIMM support DIMM support DIMM support DIMM support DIMM support Size Size Size Size Size Vendor Vendor Vendor Vendor Vendor Chip No. Chip No. Chip No. Chip No. Chip No. Brand Brand Brand Brand Brand Side/s* Side/s* Side/s* Side/s* Side/s* Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No. A A A A A B B B B B C C C C C 256 MB TwinMOS TMD7608F8E50D TwinMOS SS M2G9I08AIATT9F081AADT • • 512 MB TwinMOS TMD7608F8E50D TwinMOS DS M2G9J16AJATT9F081AADT • • • 256 MB TwinMOS TMD7608F8E50D TwinMOS DS M2G9I08A8ATT9F081AADT • • • 512 MB TwinMOS TMD7608F8E50D TwinMOS SS M2G9J16AJATT9F081AADT • • • 256 MB TwinMOS TMD7608F8E50I TwinMOS SS M2G9I08A8ATT9F081CADT • • 256 MB V-DATA VDD9616A8A-5C N/A SS MDYVD6F4G2880B1E0H • • 256 MB Winbond W942508CH-5 Winbond DS W9425GCDB-5 • • • 512 MB Winbond W942508CH-5 Winbond DS W9451GCDB-5 • • • 256 MB GEIL GL3LC32G88TG-35 N/A SS GL5123200DC • • • 256 MB GEIL GL3LC32G88TG-5A N/A SS GLX2563200UP • • 256 MB PSC A2S56D30BTP PSC SS AL5D8B53T-5B1K • • • 512 MB PSC A2S56D30BTP PSC DS AL6D8B53T-5B1K • • 256 MB NANYA NT5DS32M8CT-5T N/A DS NT256D64S88C0G-5T • • 512 MB NANYA NT5DS32M8CT-5T N/A DS NT512D64S8HC0G-5T • • • 256 MB NANYA NT5DS32M16BT-5T N/A DS NT256D64SH4B0G-5T • • 512 MB NANYA NT5DS64M8BT-5T N/A SS NT512D64S88B0G-5T • • • 1024 MB NANYA NT5DS64M8BT-5T N/A DS NT1GD64S8HB0G-5T • • • 512 MB NANYA NT5DS64M8CS-5T N/A SS NT512D64S88C0GY-5T • • • 256 MB Novax C2S56D30TP-5 CEON DS 96M425653CE-40TB6 • • • 512 MB Novax C2S56D30TP-5 CEON DS 96M451253CE-40TB6 • • • 256 MB CENTURY K4H560838E-TCCC N/A DS DXV6S8SSCCE3K27E • • • 512 MB CENTURY K4H560838E-TCCC N/A DS DXV2S8SSCCE3K27E • 256 MB CENTURY DD2508AMTA N/A DS DXV6S8EL5BM3T27C • • • 512 MB CENTURY DD2508AMTA N/A DS DXV2S8EL5BM3T27C • • • 256 MB CENTURY DD2508AMTA N/A DS DXV6S8EL5B • • • 256 MB CENTURY HY5DU56822BT-D43 N/A DS DXV6S8HXD43B • • • 256 MB CENTURY HY5DU56822DT-D43 N/A DS DXV6S8HXD43D • • • 512 MB CENTURY DD2508AMTA N/A DS DXV2S8EL5B • • 512 MB CENTURY HY5DU56822BT-D43 N/A DS DXV2S8HXD43B • • 512 MB CENTURY HY5DU56822DT-D43 N/A DS DXV2S8HXD43D • • • 256 MB CENTURY DD2508AKTA-5B-E N/A DS DXV6S8EL5B/HP • • • 512 MB CENTURY DD2508AKTA-5B-E N/A DS DXV2S8EL5B/HP • • • 256 MB CENTURY MT46V32M8TG-5BG N/A DS DXV6S8MC5B • • 512 MB CENTURY HY5DU12822CTP-D43 N/A DS DXV2H8 • • • 1024 MB CENTURY HY5DU12822CTP-D43 N/A DS DXV0H8 • • 256 MB Elixir N2DS25680CT-5T N/A DS M2U25664DS88C3G-5T • • • 512 MB Elixir N2DS25680CT-5T N/A DS M2U51264DS8HC3G-5T • • • 512 MB Elixir N2DS51280BT-5T N/A DS M2U51264DS88B1G-5T • • • 256 MB Kreton VT3225804T-5 VT DS N/A • • • 512 MB Kreton VT3225804T-5 VT DS N/A • • 256 MB Veritech VT56DD32M8PC-5 VM DS VU256FLTM25C • • • 512 MB Veritech VT56DD32M8PC-5 VM DS VU512FLTM25C • • 256 MB Pmi V58C2256804SAT5B MOSEL DS MD44256VIT3208GMHA01 • • 512 MB Pmi V58C2256804SAT5B MOSEL DS MD44512VIT3208GATA03 • • •
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 Legend: Legend: Legend: Legend: Legend: A A A A A - supports one module inserted in DIMM_B1 slot in a Single-channel memory configuration. B B B B B - Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. C C C C C - Supports 3 modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration SS SS SS SS S S - Single-sided DS DS DS DS D S - Double-sided Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest Qualified Vendors List. Size Size Size Size Size Vendor Vendor Vendor Vendor Vendor Chip No. Chip No. Chip No. Chip No. Chip No. Brand Brand Brand Brand Brand Side/s* Side/s* Side/s* Side/s* Side/s* Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No. A A A A A B B B B B C C C C C 256 MB ProMOS V58C2256804SCT5B N/A SS V826632K24SCTG-D0 • • • 512 MB ProMOS V58C2256804SCT5B N/A DS V826664K24SCTG-D0 • • 512 MB Deutron A2S56D30CTP PSC DS AL6D8C53T-5B1T • • 256 MB Aeneon AED83T500 Aeneon SS AED560UD00-500C88Z • • • 512 MB Aeneon AED93T500 Aeneon SS AED560UD00-500B98X • • • 512 MB Aeneon AED83T500 Aeneon DS AED560UD00-500C88X • • • 256 MB SimpleTech 838S032T05A N/A SS SVM-DDR3200/256 • • 512 MB SimpleTech 838S032T05A N/A DS SVM-DDR3200/512 • • • 1024 MB Patriot Heat-Sink Package N/A DS PDC1G3200 XBLK • • • 512 MB MDT 25B25680-50520 N/A DS M512-400-16B • • DIMM support DIMM support DIMM support DIMM support DIMM support 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
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 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing a DDR DIMM Installing a DDR DIMM Installing a DDR DIMM Installing a DDR DIMM Installing a DDR DIMM 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 press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. Locked Retaining Clip Locked Retaining Clip Locked Retaining Clip Locked Retaining Clip Locked Retaining Clip Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. Unlocked retaining clip Unlocked retaining clip Unlocked retaining clip Unlocked retaining clip Unlocked retaining clip DDR DIMM notch DDR DIMM notch DDR DIMM notch DDR DIMM notch DDR DIMM notch 1 2 1 DDR DIMM notch DDR DIMM notch DDR DIMM notch DDR DIMM notch DDR DIMM notch 1 2 1
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 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 expansion card Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use. 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. 5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
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 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ IRQ IRQ IRQ IRQ Priority Priority Priority Priority Priority Standard Function Standard Function Standard Function Standard Function Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 — Re-direct to IRQ #9 3 11 Reserved 4 12 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 13 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7 15 Printer Port (LPT1)* 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9 4 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 10 5 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 11 6 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 12 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE/SATA Channel 15 10 Secondary IDE/SATA Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignment; otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. IRQ assignments for this motherboard IRQ assignments for this motherboard IRQ assignments for this motherboard IRQ assignments for this motherboard IRQ assignments for this motherboard A A A A A B B B B B C C C C C D D D D D E E E E E F F F F F G G G G G H H H H H PCI slot 1 — shared shared shared shared — — — PCI slot 2 — — shared shared shared shared — — PCI slot 3 — — — shared shared shared shared — IEEE 1394 — — — — shared — — — PCI Express LAN (88E8053) — — shared — ———— PCI LAN (88E8001) — — — — — shared — — PCI-E x1 shared shared shared shared ———— PCI-E x16_1 shared shared shared shared ———— PCI-E x16_2 shared shared shared shared ———— Onboard USB controller 1 — shared — — ———— Onboard USB controller 2 — — shared — ———— Onboard USB controller 3 — — — shared ———— Onboard USB 2.0 controller — — — shared ———— HD audio — — — — — — shared — Serial ATA — — — shared ———— Silicon Image SATA controller — shared — — ————
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 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 2.5.5 2.5.5 2.5.5 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.5.6 2.5.6 2.5.6 2.5.6 2.5.6 Two PCI Express x16 slots Two PCI Express x16 slots Two PCI Express x16 slots Two PCI Express x16 slots Two PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two ATI CrossFire™ PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows two graphics cards installed on the PCI Express x16 slots. See Chapter 6 for details on the CrossFire™ technology feature.
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 • We recommend that you install a VGA card on the primary (blue) PCI Express slot and install any other PCI Express device on the secondary (black) PCI Express slot. • In CrossFire™ mode, install the ATI CrossFire™ Edition In CrossFire™ mode, install the ATI CrossFire™ Edition In CrossFire™ mode, install the ATI CrossFire™ Edition In CrossFire™ mode, install the ATI CrossFire™ Edition In CrossFire™ mode, install the ATI CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics card on the primary (blue) PCI (Master) graphics card on the primary (blue) PCI (Master) graphics card on the primary (blue) PCI (Master) graphics card on the primary (blue) PCI (Master) graphics card on the primary (blue) PCI Express slot; otherwise, the system will not boot. Express slot; otherwise, the system will not boot. Express slot; otherwise, the system will not boot. Express slot; otherwise, the system will not boot. Express slot; otherwise, the system will not boot. • If you do not configure the PCI Express device (s) according to the table below, the system may have a failed or delayed power-on self test (POST). • Refer to the table below for possible PCI Express Card configurations. PCI Express x16 slot configurations PCI Express x16 slot configurations PCI Express x16 slot configurations PCI Express x16 slot configurations PCI Express x16 slot configurations PCIEX16_1 (blue) slot PCIEX16_1 (blue) slot PCIEX16_1 (blue) slot PCIEX16_1 (blue) slot PCIEX16_1 (blue) slot PCIEX16_2 (black) slot PCIEX16_2 (black) slot PCIEX16_2 (black) slot PCIEX16_2 (black) slot PCIEX16_2 (black) slot Card Type Card Type Card Type Card Type Card Type Speed Speed Speed Speed Speed Card Type Card Type Card Type Card Type Card Type Speed Speed Speed Speed Speed Single graphics card PCIe x16 graphics card x16 PCIe x16 graphics card x16 PCIe devices (non-VGA) x16 Dual graphics cards in CrossFire™ mode* ATI CrossFire Edition x16 ATI CrossFire-ready x16 graphics card graphics card * In CrossFire™ mode, install two ATI graphics cards from the same GPU family. Graphics card x16 Graphics card x16 Dual graphics cards (Dual display)
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 2.6 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 memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. 4. Reinstall the battery. 5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. A8R32-MVP DELUXE ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE Clear RTC RAM CLRTC Normal Clear CMOS (Default) 12 23
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 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. 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). PS/2 mouse port (green). PS/2 mouse port (green). PS/2 mouse port (green). PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. Parallel port. Parallel port. Parallel port. Parallel port. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. Side Speaker Out port (black). Side Speaker Out port (black). Side Speaker Out port (black). Side Speaker Out port (black). Side Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). Center/Subwoofer port (orange). Center/Subwoofer port (orange). Center/Subwoofer port (orange). Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. 5. 5. 5. 5. 5. Line In port (light blue). Line In port (light blue). Line In port (light blue). Line In port (light blue). Line In port (light blue). This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. Line Out port (lime). Line Out port (lime). Line Out port (lime). Line Out port (lime). Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6, or 8-channel configuration. 9 8 4 13 1 16 2 15 14 10 7 3 5 6 11 12 Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In Gray • Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Black • • • Side Speaker Out Orange • • Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer Port Port Port Port Port Headset Headset Headset Headset Headset 4-channel 4-channel 4-channel 4-channel 4-channel 6-channel 6-channel 6-channel 6-channel 6-channel 8-channel 8-channel 8-channel 8-channel 8-channel 2-channel 2-channel 2-channel 2-channel 2-channel
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 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 devices. 10. 10. 10. 10. 10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11. 11. 11. 11. 11. Microphone port (pink) Microphone port (pink) Microphone port (pink) Microphone port (pink) Microphone port (pink) . This port connects a microphone. 12. 12. 12. 12. 12. Rear Speaker Out port (gray). Rear Speaker Out port (gray). Rear Speaker Out port (gray). Rear Speaker Out port (gray). Rear Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the rear speakers on a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 13. 13. 13. 13. 13. External SATA port. External SATA port. External SATA port. External SATA port. External SATA port. This port connects to an external SATA box or a Serial ATA port multiplier. 14. 14. 14. 14. 14. Optical S/PDIF Out port. Optical S/PDIF Out port. Optical S/PDIF Out port. Optical S/PDIF Out port. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 15. 15. 15. 15. 15. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 16. 16. 16. 16. 16. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). PS/2 keyboard port (purple). PS/2 keyboard port (purple). PS/2 keyboard port (purple). PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 7. 7. 7. 7. 7. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port. Supported by Marvell ® Gigabit LAN controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port. Supported by the Marvell ® Gigabit LAN controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. SPEED LED ACTIVITY/ LINK LED LAN port Activity/Link Activity/Link Activity/Link Activity/Link Activity/Link Speed LED Speed LED Speed LED Speed LED Speed LED Description Description Description Description Description OFF OFF Soft-off Mode YELLOW* OFF During Power ON/OFF YELLOW* ORANGE 100 Mbps connection YELLOW* GREEN 1 Gbps connection * Blinking 32-bit OS LAN port LED indications 32-bit OS LAN port LED indications 32-bit OS LAN port LED indications 32-bit OS LAN port LED indications 32-bit OS LAN port LED indications The external SATA port supports external Serial ATA 1.5 and 3 Gb/s devices. Longer cables support higher power requirements to deliver signal up to two meters away, and enables improved hot-swap function. Do not insert a different connector to this port.
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 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 connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. A8R32-MVP DELUXE ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE Floppy disk drive connector NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. FLOPPY PIN 1 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE; 40-1 pin SEC_IDE) IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE; 40-1 pin SEC_IDE) IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE; 40-1 pin SEC_IDE) IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE; 40-1 pin SEC_IDE) IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE; 40-1 pin SEC_IDE) The onboard IDE connectors are for Ultra DMA (133/)100/66 signal cable(s). There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device(s). • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. Black or gray Drive jumper Drive jumper Drive jumper Drive jumper Drive jumper Mode Mode Mode Mode Mode Cable Cable Cable Cable Cable setting setting setting setting setting of device(s) of device(s) of device(s) of device(s) of device(s) connector connector connector connector connector Single device Cable-Select or Master - Black Two devices Cable-Select Master Black Slave Gray Master Master Slave Slave If any device jumper is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting.
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 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 [black], (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [black], (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [black], (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [black], SATA4 [black]) SATA4 [black]) SATA4 [black]) SATA4 [black]) SATA4 [black]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0 1, RAID 5, and JBOD configuration. Refer to Chapter 5 for information on creating a RAID configuration. Enable the Serial ATA Controller Serial ATA Controller Serial ATA Controller Serial ATA Controller Serial ATA Controller and Onboard SATA Boot ROM Onboard SATA Boot ROM Onboard SATA Boot ROM Onboard SATA Boot ROM Onboard SATA Boot ROM items in the BIOS if you want to use the Serial ATA RAID feature. See section “4.3.6 Storage Configuration” for details. A8R32-MVP DELUXE ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE IDE connectors NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. PIN 1 SEC_IDE PRI_IDE PIN 1 A8R32-MVP DELUXE ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE SA T A connectors S ATA 1 S ATA 2 GND RSA TA_TXP4 RSA TA_TXN4 GND RSA TA_RXP4 RSA TA_RXN4 GND GND RSA TA_TXP3 RSA TA_TXN3 GND RSA TA_RXP3 RSA TA_RXN3 GND GND RSA TA_TXP2 RSA TA_TXN2 GND RSA TA_RXP2 RSA TA_RXN2 GND GND RSA TA_TXP1 RSA TA_TXN1 GND RSA TA_RXP1 RSA TA_RXN1 GND S ATA 3 S ATA 4
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 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 hard disk drive connection Connector Connector Connector Connector Connector Color Color Color Color Color Setting Setting Setting Setting Setting Use Use Use Use Use SATA1/SATA2 Red Master Boot disk SATA3/SATA4 Black Slave Data Disk • Plug your Serial ATA boot disk on the master port (SATA1/2 to support S3 function). • Install the Windows ® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows ® XP Service Pack1 or later when using Serial ATA. • In RAID mode, the system cannot boot from a SATA CD-ROM which is connected with the ULi M1575 controller.
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 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 (7-pin SATA_RAID2) (7-pin SATA_RAID2) (7-pin SATA_RAID2) (7-pin SATA_RAID2) (7-pin SATA_RAID2) This connector is for a Serial ATA signal cable. It supports a Serial ATA hard disk drive that you can combine with an external Serial ATA 3 Gb/s device to configure a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set through the onboard Silicon Image SATA RAID controller. If you intend to create a RAID configuration using this connector, set the Silicon 3132 Controller Silicon 3132 Controller Silicon 3132 Controller Silicon 3132 Controller Silicon 3132 Controller item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. See section “4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration” for details. • Before creating a RAID set using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that you have connected the Serial ATA signal cable and installed Serial ATA hard disk drives; otherwise, you cannot enter the Silicon Image RAID utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST. • Use this connector and an external Serial ATA box connected to the external SATA port, if you want to configure a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set. • The Serial ATA port multiplier and external Serial ATA box are purchased separately. DO NOT unplug the external Serial ATA box when a RAID 0 or RAID 1 is configured. A8R32-MVP DELUXE ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE SA T A RAID connector SA T A_RAID2 GND RSA TA_TXP1 RSA TA_TXN1 GND RSA TA_RXP1 RSA TA_RXN1 GND
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 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 connectors CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 3-pin PWR_FAN) 3-pin PWR_FAN) 3-pin PWR_FAN) 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 20 00 mA (2 4 W max.) or a total of 1 A ~ 3.48 A (41.76 W max.) at 12 V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. A8R32-MVP DELUXE ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE Fan connectors CPU_F AN CHA_F AN1 PWR_F AN CHA_F AN2 GND Rotation 12V CPU_F AN PWR_F AN CHA_F AN1 GND Rotation 12V CHA_F AN2 GND Rotation 12V GND Rotation 12V Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature. For some chassis models with short 3-pin chassis fan cable, connect the cable to the PWR_FAN connector.
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 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 USB56, USB78_WFG) USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78_WFG) USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78_WFG) USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78_WFG) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB/GAME module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. 7. 7. 7. 7. 7. Power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) Power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) Power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) Power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) Power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for an ATX power supply. The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. A8R32-MVP DELUXE ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE USB 2.0 connectors USB78_WFG USB 5V USB_P6- USB_P6 GND NC USB 5V USB_P5- USB_P5 GND 1 USB56 USB 5V USB_P8- USB_P8 GND NC USB 5V USB_P7- USB_P7 GND 1 A8R32-MVP DELUXE ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE A TX power connectors EA TXPWR A TX12V 12V DC GND 12V DC GND 3 V olts 3 V olts Ground 5 V olts 5 V olts Ground Ground Power OK 5V Standby 12 V olts -5 V olts 5 V olts 3 V olts -12 V olts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground 5 V olts 12 V olts 3 V olts 5 V olts Ground
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 • 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 a minimum power of 400 W. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX 12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot up. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 compliant (400 W) PSU has been tested to support the below configuration: CPU: AMD FX-57 Memory: 512 MB DDR (x4) Graphics card: PCI Express x16 ATI X850 Hard disk: SATA HD (x2) ATAPI: CD-ROM (x1) • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you want to use the ATI CrossFire™ Graphics solution, use a PSU with 500 ~ 600 W power to ensure system stability. 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) This connector is for a GAME/MIDI port. Connect the USB/GAME module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The GAME/MIDI port connects a joystick or game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files. A8R32-MVP DELUXE ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE Game connector GAME 5V 5V J2B1 J2CX MIDI_OUT J2CY J2B2 MIDI_IN J1B1 J1CX GND GND J1CY J1B2 5V
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 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 connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. A8R32-MVP DELUXE ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE COM port connector PIN 1 COM1 NEVER connect a USB cable USB cable USB cable USB cable USB cable t o the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 10. 10. 10. 10. 10. IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1; 10-1 pin IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1; 10-1 pin IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1; 10-1 pin IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1; 10-1 pin IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1; 10-1 pin IE1394_2) IE1394_2) IE1394_2) IE1394_2) IE1394_2) These connectors are for IEEE 1394a ports. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. A8R32-MVP DELUXE ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE IEEE 1394 connectors IE1394_2 1 TP A2- GND TPB2- 12V GND TP A2 GND TPB2 12V IE1394_1 1 TP A2- GND TPB2- 12V GND TP A2 GND TPB2 12V
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 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 intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. By default, the pins labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. A8R32-MVP DELUXE ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE Chassis intrusion connector CHASSIS 5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND (Default)
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 A8R32-MVP DELUXE ® Right Audio Channel Left Audio Channel Ground Ground A8R32-MVP DELUXE Internal audio connector CD (Black) 12. 12. 12. 12. 12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC ‘97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability. • Make sure the HD Audio item in the BIOS is set to [Enabled] to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability. See sectoin “4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration” for details. A8R32-MVP DELUXE ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE Analog front panel connector AAFP Legacy AC’97 compliant definition Azalia compliant definition SENSE2_RETUR PORT1 L PORT2 R PORT2 L SENSE1_RETUR SENSE_SEND PORT1 R PRESENCE# GND NC MIC_L Line out_R Line out_L NC NC MIC_R NC AGND 13. 13. 13. 13. 13. Audio connector (4-pin CD [black]) Audio connector (4-pin CD [black]) Audio connector (4-pin CD [black]) Audio connector (4-pin CD [black]) Audio connector (4-pin CD [black]) These connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV-tuner, or MPEG card.
ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 2-33 2-33 2-33 2-33 2-33 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 (20-1 pin PANEL) System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to the connector description below for details. • System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity (Red 2-pin IDE_LED) Hard disk drive activity (Red 2-pin IDE_LED) Hard disk drive activity (Red 2-pin IDE_LED) Hard disk drive activity (Red 2-pin IDE_LED) Hard disk drive activity (Red 2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. • System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. • Power/Soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW) Power/Soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW) Power/Soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW) Power/Soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW) Power/Soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system ON or puts the system in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET) Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET) Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET) Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET) Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. A8R32-MVP DELUXE ® A8R32-MVP DELUXE System panel connector * Requires an A TX power supply . P ANEL PLED- PWR 5V Speaker Ground RESET Ground Reset Ground Ground PWRSW PLED IDE_LED- IDE_LED IDE_LED PLED SPEAKER
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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.
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
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 chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. 5. Turn on the devices in the following order: a. Monitor b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain) c. System power 6. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up. For systems with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power button. If your monitor complies with “green” standards or if it has a “power standby” feature, the monitor LED may light up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on. The system then runs the power-on self tests or POST. While the tests are running, the BIOS beeps (see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance. AMI BIOS beep codes AMI BIOS beep codes AMI BIOS beep codes AMI BIOS beep codes AMI BIOS beep codes Beep Description Beep Description Beep Description Beep Description Beep Description Error Error Error Error Error One beep Keyboard controller error Refresh Time error No master drive detected Two continuous beeps followed by Floppy controller failure two short beeps Two continuous beeps followed by Hardware component failure four short beeps 7. At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4.
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 function If you are using Windows ® 2000: 1. Click the Start Start Start Start Start button then click Shut Down... Shut Down... Shut Down... Shut Down... Shut Down... 2. Make sure that the Shut Down Shut Down Shut Down Shut Down Shut Down option button is selected, then click the OK OK OK OK O K button to shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows ® shuts down. If you are using Windows ® XP: 1. Click the Start Start Start Start Start button then select Turn Off Computer. Turn Off Computer. Turn Off Computer. Turn Off Computer. Turn Off Computer. 2. Click the Turn Off Turn Off Turn Off Turn Off Turn Off button to shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows ® shuts down. 3.2.2 3.2.2 3.2.2 3.2.2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch Using the dual function power switch Using the dual function power switch Using the dual function power switch Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to section “4.5 Power Menu” in Chapter 4 for details.
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.
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 .......................................................................... 4-14 4.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 4-18 4.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 4-35 4.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 4-40 4.7 Exit menu ........................................................................... 4-45
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 the BIOS in Windows ® environment.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash ASUS EZ Flash ASUS EZ Flash ASUS EZ Flash ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 4.1.1 4.1.1 4.1.1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update Install ASUS Update Install ASUS Update Install ASUS Update Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX VX.XX.XX VX.XX.XX VX.XX.XX VX.XX.XX . See page 5-4 for the Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.
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 the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start Start Start Start Start > Programs Programs Programs Programs Programs > ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUS > ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate . The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from Update BIOS from Update BIOS from Update BIOS from Update BIOS from the Internet the Internet the Internet the Internet the Internet option from the drop-down menu, then click Next Next Next Next Next . Quit all Windows ® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.
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 Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start Start Start Start Start > Programs Programs Programs Programs Programs > ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUS > ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate . The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a file file file file file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next Next Next Next Next . 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open Open Open Open Open window, then click Save Save Save Save Save . 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
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 following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press <Enter>. Windows ® XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. b. Click Start Start Start Start Start from the Windows ® desktop, then select My My My My My Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer . c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. d. Click File File File File File from the menu, then select Format Format Format Format Format . A Format 3 1/2 Format 3 1/2 Format 3 1/2 Format 3 1/2 Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk Floppy Disk Floppy Disk Floppy Disk Floppy Disk window appears. e. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk Create an MS-DOS startup disk Create an MS-DOS startup disk Create an MS-DOS startup disk Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options field, then click Start Start Start Start Start . Windows ® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for Windows ® 2000: a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. b. Insert the Windows ® 2000 CD to the optical drive. c. Click Start Start Start Start Start , then select Run Run Run Run Run . d. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. e. Press <Enter>, then follow screen instructions to continue. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk.
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 through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt> <F2> during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). To update the BIOS using EZ Flash: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the same to A8R32-MVP.ROM A8R32-MVP.ROM A8R32-MVP.ROM A8R32-MVP.ROM A8R32-MVP.ROM . 2. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. Press <Alt> <F2> during POST to display the following. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file “A8R32-MVP.ROM”. Completed. Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. Rebooting. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • A “Floppy not found!” error message appears if there is no floppy disk in the drive. A “A8R32-MVP.ROM not found!” error message appears if the correct BIOS file is not found in the floppy disk. Make sure that you rename the BIOS file to A8R32-MVP.ROM.
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 - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... done A:\> 4.1.4 4.1.4 4.1.4 4.1.4 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Copying the current BIOS Copying the current BIOS Copying the current BIOS Copying the current BIOS Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Main filename Main filename Main filename Main filename Main filename Extension name Extension name Extension name Extension name Extension name 1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is any user-assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension name. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM • Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at least 600 KB free space to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same as shown.
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 the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable floppy disk. Updating the BIOS file Updating the BIOS file Updating the BIOS file Updating the BIOS file Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt. A:\>afudos /iA8R32-MVP.ROM 4. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! A:\>afudos /iA8R32-MVP.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..... done Reading flash .... done Advance Check........ Erasing flash .... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%)
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(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..... done Reading flash .... done Search bootblock version Advance Check......... Erasing flash ..... done Writing flash ..... done Verifying flash ... done Please restart your computer A:\>
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! Reading file “A8R32-MVP.ROM”. Completed. Start flashing... When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4.1.5 4.1.5 4.1.5 4.1.5 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to A8R32-MVP.ROM. A8R32-MVP.ROM. A8R32-MVP.ROM. A8R32-MVP.ROM. A8R32-MVP.ROM.
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 BIOS from the support CD: 1. Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive. 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy not found! Checking for CD-ROM... CD-ROM found! Reading file “A8R32-MVP.ROM”. Completed. Start flashing... When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure!
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 program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM or the firmware hub. The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Del> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines. If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing <Ctrl Alt Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Do this last option only if the first two failed. The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections from the available options using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Load Load Load Load Default Settings Default Settings Default Settings Default Settings Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. See section “4.7 Exit Menu.” • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard.
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 4.2.2 4.2.2 4.2.2 4.2.2 Menu bar Menu bar Menu bar Menu bar Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Main Main Main Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power Power Power Power Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot Boot Boot Boot Boot For changing the system boot configuration Exit Exit Exit Exit Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 4.2.3 4.2.3 4.2.3 4.2.3 4.2.3 Navigation keys Navigation keys Navigation keys Navigation keys Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 4.2.1 4.2.1 4.2.1 4.2.1 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen System Time [10:55:25] System Date [Thu 12/15/2005] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Language [English] Primary IDE Master [ST320410A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] Secondary IDE Master [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave [Not Detected] Third IDE Master [Not Detected] Third IDE Slave [Not Detected] Fourt IDE Master [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Slave [Not Detected] Storage Configuration System Information Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [ ] or [-] to configure the System Time. Navigation keys Navigation keys Navigation keys Navigation keys Navigation keys General help General help General help General help General help Menu bar Menu bar Menu bar Menu bar Menu bar Sub-menu items Sub-menu items Sub-menu items Sub-menu items Sub-menu items Configuration fields Configuration fields Configuration fields Configuration fields Configuration fields Menu items Menu items Menu items Menu items Menu items
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 shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.5 4.2.5 4.2.5 4.2.5 4.2.5 Sub-menu items Sub-menu items Sub-menu items Sub-menu items Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a sub-menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press <Enter>. 4.2.6 4.2.6 4.2.6 4.2.6 4.2.6 Configuration fields Configuration fields Configuration fields Configuration fields Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user- configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user-configurable. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it then press <Enter> to display a list of options. Refer to “4.2.7 Pop-up window.” 4.2.7 4.2.7 4.2.7 4.2.7 4.2.7 Pop-up window Pop-up window Pop-up window Pop-up window Pop-up window Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 4.2.8 4.2.8 4.2.8 4.2.8 4.2.8 Scroll bar Scroll bar Scroll bar Scroll bar Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page Down> keys to display the other items on the screen. 4.2.9 4.2.9 4.2.9 4.2.9 4.2.9 General help General help General help General help General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. Main menu items Main menu items Main menu items Main menu items Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [ ] or [-] to configure system time. Select Screen Select Item - Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit System Time [10:55:25] System Date [Wed 10/2 5 /2005] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Language [English] Primary IDE Master [ST320410A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] Secondary IDE Master[Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave [Not Detected] Third IDE Master [Not Detected] Third IDE Slave [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Master [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Slave [Not Detected] Storage Configuration System Information BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit v02.5 (C)Copyright 1985-2005,American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Plug And Play O/S [No] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Palette Snooping [Disabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Scroll bar Scroll bar Scroll bar Scroll bar Scroll bar Pop-up window Pop-up window Pop-up window Pop-up window Pop-up window
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 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Main Main Main Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. 4.3.1 4.3.1 4.3.1 4.3.1 4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] System Time [xx:xx:xx] System Time [xx:xx:xx] System Time [xx:xx:xx] System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 4.3.2 4.3.2 4.3.2 4.3.2 4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 4.3.3 4.3.3 4.3.3 4.3.3 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] 4.3.4 4.3.4 4.3.4 4.3.4 4.3.4 Language [English] Language [English] Language [English] Language [English] Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Configuration options: [Chinese (BIG5)] [Chinese (GB)] [Japanese] [Français] [German] [English] Refer to section “4.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. System Time [10:55:25] System Date [Mon 10/25/2005] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Language [English] Primary IDE Master [ST320410A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] Secondary IDE Master [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave [Not Detected] Third IDE Master [Not Detected] Third IDE Slave [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Master [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Slave [Not Detected] Storage Configuration System Information Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [ ] or [-] to configure the System Time.
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, Third, and Fourth Primary, Secondary, Third, and Fourth Primary, Secondary, Third, and Fourth Primary, Secondary, Third, and Fourth Primary, Secondary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave IDE Master/Slave IDE Master/Slave IDE Master/Slave IDE Master/Slave The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item, then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are not user-configurable. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system. Type [Auto] Type [Auto] Type [Auto] Type [Auto] Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Select [CDROM] if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST320413A Size : 20.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16 Sectors PIO Mode : 4 Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-6 SMART Monitoring: Supported Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block(Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Select the type of device connected to the system.
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] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] [UDMA6] SMART Monitoring [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.6 4.3.6 4.3.6 4.3.6 4.3.6 Storage Configuration Storage Configuration Storage Configuration Storage Configuration Storage Configuration Storage Configuration Serial ATA Controller [Enabled] RAID Mode Selection [SATA mode] SATA Mode Selection [Emulated PATA Mode] Serial ATA Controller Serial ATA Controller Serial ATA Controller Serial ATA Controller Serial ATA Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Serial ATA controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Options Disabled Enabled
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 Serial ATA Controller Serial ATA Controller Serial ATA Controller Serial ATA Controller item is set to [Enabled]. RAID Mode Selection [SATA mode] Allows you to select the RAID mode. Configuration options: [SATA mode] [RAID mode] SATA Mode Selection [Emulated PATA Mode] Allows you to select the Serial ATA mode. Configuration options: [Emulated PATA Mode] [AHCI Mode] 4.3.7 4.3.7 4.3.7 4.3.7 4.3.7 System Information System Information System Information System Information System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMI BIOS AMI BIOS AMI BIOS AMI BIOS AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Processor Processor Processor Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory System Memory System Memory System Memory System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. AMIBIOS Version : 0111 Build Date : 12/28/05 Processor T yp e : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200 Speed : 2000 MHz Count : 1 System Memory Size : 512 MB
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 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 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Jumperfree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP LAN Cable Status USB Configuration Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking [Auto] FID/VID Change [Auto] DDR Voltage [Auto] VCORE Over-voltage [Auto] Northbridge Over-voltage [Auto] Southbridge Over-voltage [Auto] PEG Link Mode [Disabled] PEG Buffer Length [Auto] AI Clock Skew for Channel A [Auto] Current Clock Skew Normal AI Clock Skew for Channel B [Auto] Current Clock Skew Normal 4.4.1 4.4.1 4.4.1 4.4.1 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration JumperFree Configuration JumperFree Configuration JumperFree Configuration JumperFree Configuration
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 either one of the preset overclocking configiuration options. Setting Setting Setting Setting Setting Description Description Description Description Description Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto loads the optimal settings for the system. Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard loads the standard settings for the system. Overclock Profile Overclock Profile Overclock Profile Overclock Profile Overclock Profile loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking. AI N.O.S. AI N.O.S. AI N.O.S. AI N.O.S. AI N.O.S. the ASUS AI Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boost the performance for the most demanding tasks. FID/VID Change [Auto] FID/VID Change [Auto] FID/VID Change [Auto] FID/VID Change [Auto] FID/VID Change [Auto] When set to [Auto], FID/VID will be set at the rated frequency/voltage. When set to [Manual], FID/VID will be set based on the user selection. The following items appear only when the FID/VID Change item FID/VID Change item FID/VID Change item FID/VID Change item FID/VID Change item i s set to [Manual]. Processor Frequency Multiplier [x4] Processor Frequency Multiplier [x4] Processor Frequency Multiplier [x4] Processor Frequency Multiplier [x4] Processor Frequency Multiplier [x4] Allows you to set the processor frequency multiplier. Configuration options: [x4] [x4.5] [x5]... [x25.5] Processor Voltage [1.450 V] Processor Voltage [1.450 V] Processor Voltage [1.450 V] Processor Voltage [1.450 V] Processor Voltage [1.450 V] Allows you to set the processor voltage. Configuration options: [1.450 V] [1.425 V] [1.400 V]... [0.800 V] DDR Voltage [Auto] DDR Voltage [Auto] DDR Voltage [Auto] DDR Voltage [Auto] DDR Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR memory voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [2.60 V] [2.65 V]...[3.20 V] Setting a very high voltage may damage the component permanently. Setting a very low voltage may cause the system to become unstable. VCORE Over-voltage [Auto] VCORE Over-voltage [Auto] VCORE Over-voltage [Auto] VCORE Over-voltage [Auto] VCORE Over-voltage [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable VCORE over-voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enable] [ 100mV] [ 200mV]
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 AI Clock Skew for Channel A AI Clock Skew for Channel A AI Clock Skew for Channel A AI Clock Skew for Channel A AI Clock Skew for Channel A [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Advance 150ps] [Advance 300ps] ...[Advance 900] [Delay 150ps] [Delay 300ps]...[Delay 900] Current Clock Skew [Normal] Shows the status of the current clock skew. AI Clock Skew for Channel B [Auto] AI Clock Skew for Channel B [Auto] AI Clock Skew for Channel B [Auto] AI Clock Skew for Channel B [Auto] AI Clock Skew for Channel B [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Advance 150ps] [Advance 300ps] ...[Advance 900] [Delay 150ps] [Delay 300ps]...[Delay 900] Current Clock Skew [Normal] Shows the status of the current clock skew. Northbridge Over-voltage [Auto] Northbridge Over-voltage [Auto] Northbridge Over-voltage [Auto] Northbridge Over-voltage [Auto] Northbridge Over-voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Southbridge Over-voltage [Auto] Southbridge Over-voltage [Auto] Southbridge Over-voltage [Auto] Southbridge Over-voltage [Auto] Southbridge Over-voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] PEG Link Mode [Disabled] PEG Link Mode [Disabled] PEG Link Mode [Disabled] PEG Link Mode [Disabled] PEG Link Mode [Disabled] Sets the PCI Express graphics (PEG) link mode. Setting this item to [Auto] allows the motherboard to automatically adjust the PCI Express graphics link mode to the correct frequency based on the system configuration. Three additional settings are available for overclocking the PEG Link Mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Normal] [Fast] [Faster] PEG Buffer Length [Auto] PEG Buffer Length [Auto] PEG Buffer Length [Auto] PEG Buffer Length [Auto] PEG Buffer Length [Auto] Allows you to set the PEG buffer length. Configuration options: [Auto] [Short] [Long] [Longer] [Longest] The following items appear only when you set the AI Overclocking AI Overclocking AI Overclocking AI Overclocking AI Overclocking item to [Manual]. 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 < > < > < > < > < > and <-> <-> <-> <-> < - > keys to adjust the CPU FSB frequency. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. The values range from 200 to 400.
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 available preset values. Configuration options: [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] The following item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking AI Overclocking AI Overclocking AI Overclocking AI Overclocking item to [AI N.O.S.]. Turbo N.O.S. [Overclock 3%] Turbo N.O.S. [Overclock 3%] Turbo N.O.S. [Overclock 3%] Turbo N.O.S. [Overclock 3%] Turbo N.O.S. [Overclock 3%] Configuration options: [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] PCIE Frequency [XXX] PCIE Frequency [XXX] PCIE Frequency [XXX] PCIE Frequency [XXX] PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you to adjust the PCIE frequency. The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the < > < > < > < > < > and <-> <-> <-> <-> < - > keys to adjust the PCIE FSB frequency. You can also type the desired PCIE frequency using the numeric keypad. The values range from 100 to 150. The following item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking AI Overclocking AI Overclocking AI Overclocking AI Overclocking item to [Ovrerclock Profile].
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 Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. GART Error Reporting GART Error Reporting GART Error Reporting GART Error Reporting GART Error Reporting [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable GART error checking for testing purposes. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MTRR Mapping [Continuous] MTRR Mapping [Continuous] MTRR Mapping [Continuous] MTRR Mapping [Continuous] MTRR Mapping [Continuous] Determines the method used for programming processor MTRRs when using more than 4 GB of system memory. Setting to [Discrete] leaves the PCI hole below the 4 GB boundary undescribed. [Continuous] explicitly describes the PCI hole as non-cacheable. Configuration options: [Continuous] [Discrete] Cool ‘n’ Quiet [ Cool ‘n’ Quiet [ Cool ‘n’ Quiet [ Cool ‘n’ Quiet [ Cool ‘n’ Quiet [ Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled ] ] ] ] ] Enables or disables the Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ technology feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] HT Link Speed [Auto] HT Link Speed [Auto] HT Link Speed [Auto] HT Link Speed [Auto] HT Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to set the speed at which the HyperTransport link will run if the speed is lower than or equal to the system clock and if the board is capable. Configuration options: [Auto] [200 MHz] [400 MHz] [600 MHz] [800 MHz] [1 GHz] CPU Configuration Module Version: 14.08 Physical Count: 1 Logical Count: 1 AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200 Revision: D0 Cache L1: 128KB Cache L2: 512KB Speed: 2000 MHz Current FSB Multiplier: 10x Maximum FSB Multiplier: 10x Able to Change Freq: Yes uCode Patch Level: 0x4D GART Error Reporting [Disabled] MTRR Mapping [Continuous] Cool `n’ Quiet [Disabled] HT Link Speed [Auto] This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Memory Configuration
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 F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Timing Configuration ECC Configuration Memory CLK : 166 MHz CAS Latency (Tcl) : 2.5 RAS/CAS Delay (Trcd) : 3 CLK Min Active RAS (Tras) : 7 CLK Row Precharge Time (Trp) : 3 CLK RAS/RAS Delay (Trrd) : 2 CLK Row Cycle (Trc) : 10 CLK Row Refresh Cycle (Trfc) : 12 CLK Read Write Delay (Trwt) : 4 CLK Read Preamble : 6.0 ns Asynchronous Latency : 7 ns Memory Timing Configuration Memory Timing Configuration Memory Timing Configuration Memory Timing Configuration Memory Timing Configuration Memory Configuration Memclock Mode [Auto] MCT Timing Mode [Auto] MCT Extra Timing Mode [Auto] User Config Mode [Auto] Bank Interleaving [Auto] Burst Length [4 Beats] SoftWare Memory Hole [Disabled] MEMCLK can be set by the code using AUTO, or if you use LIMIT, you can set one of the standard values. Memclock Mode [Auto] [Auto] allows the BIOS to set the memclock mode automatically. [Limit] allows you to select from any of the standard values. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] The following item appears when the Memclock Mode Memclock Mode Memclock Mode Memclock Mode Memclock Mode item is set to [Limit]. Memclock Value [200 MHz] Memclock Value [200 MHz] Memclock Value [200 MHz] Memclock Value [200 MHz] Memclock Value [200 MHz] Allows you to set the memclock value. Configuration options: [100 MHz] [133 MHz] [166 MHz] [183 MHz] [200 MHz] [216 MHz] [233 MHz] [250 MHz]
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 MCT Timing Mode MCT Timing Mode MCT Timing Mode MCT Timing Mode MCT Timing Mode item is set to [Manual]. CAS Latency (CL) [Auto] CAS Latency (CL) [Auto] CAS Latency (CL) [Auto] CAS Latency (CL) [Auto] CAS Latency (CL) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2.0] [3.0] [2.5] TRAS [Auto] TRAS [Auto] TRAS [Auto] TRAS [Auto] TRAS [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] [6 CLK]... [15 CLK] TRP [Auto] TRP [Auto] TRP [Auto] TRP [Auto] TRP [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK]... [6 CLK] TRCD [Auto] TRCD [Auto] TRCD [Auto] TRCD [Auto] TRCD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK]... [6 CLK] TRRD [Auto] TRRD [Auto] TRRD [Auto] TRRD [Auto] TRRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2T] [3T] [4T] TRC [Auto] TRC [Auto] TRC [Auto] TRC [Auto] TRC [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [7T] [8T] [9T]... [22T] TRFC [Auto] TRFC [Auto] TRFC [Auto] TRFC [Auto] TRFC [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [9T] [10T] [11T]... [24T] TRWT [Auto] TRWT [Auto] TRWT [Auto] TRWT [Auto] TRWT [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 CLK] [2 CLK]... [6 CLK] MCT Extra Timing Mode [Auto] Allows you to manually configure the MCT Timing Mode parameters. . Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear when the MCT Extra Timing Mode MCT Extra Timing Mode MCT Extra Timing Mode MCT Extra Timing Mode MCT Extra Timing Mode item is set to [Manual]. TREF [7.8us] TREF [7.8us] TREF [7.8us] TREF [7.8us] TREF [7.8us] Configuration options: [15.6us] [7.8us] [3.9us] DDR Input Strobe Skew [Disabled] DDR Input Strobe Skew [Disabled] DDR Input Strobe Skew [Disabled] DDR Input Strobe Skew [Disabled] DDR Input Strobe Skew [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Slower] [Faster] DDR Data Driving Strength DDR Data Driving Strength DDR Data Driving Strength DDR Data Driving Strength DDR Data Driving Strength Configuration options: [Disabled] [15% Reduced] [30% Reduced] [45% Reduced] Burst20pt [Disabled] Burst20pt [Disabled] Burst20pt [Disabled] Burst20pt [Disabled] Burst20pt [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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 Preamble [5.5ns] Read Preamble [5.5ns] Read Preamble [5.5ns] Read Preamble [5.5ns] Read Preamble [5.5ns] Configuration options: [2.0ns] [2.5ns] [3.0ns]... [9.5ns] Asyc Latency [7.0ns] Asyc Latency [7.0ns] Asyc Latency [7.0ns] Asyc Latency [7.0ns] Asyc Latency [7.0ns] Configuration options: [4.0ns] [5.0ns] [6.0ns]... [11.0ns] CMD-ADDR Timing Mode [1T] CMD-ADDR Timing Mode [1T] CMD-ADDR Timing Mode [1T] CMD-ADDR Timing Mode [1T] CMD-ADDR Timing Mode [1T] Configuration options: [1T] [2T] Bank Interleaving [Auto] Sets whether to allow memory accesses to be spread out over BANKS on the same node or across nodes, decreasing access contention. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Software Memory Hole [Disabled] Enables or disables the software memory remapping around the memory hole. Only REV E0 processors and above support this feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Burst length [4 Beats] Sets the burst length. Configuration options: [8 Beats] [4 Beats] [2 Beats]
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 Configuration ECC Configuration ECC Configuration ECC Configuration DRAM ECC Enable [Enabled] MCA DRAM ECC Logging [Disabled] ECC Chip Kill [Disabled] DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT [Disabled] DRAM BG Scrub [Disabled] L2 Cache BG Scrub [Disabled] Data Cache BG Scrub [Disabled] DRAM ECC allows hardware to report and correct memory errors automatically, maintaining system integrity. DRAM ECC Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable DRAM ECC, which allows the hardware to report and correct memory errors automatically to maintain system integrity. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MCA DRAM ECC Logging [Disabled] MCA DRAM ECC Logging [Disabled] MCA DRAM ECC Logging [Disabled] MCA DRAM ECC Logging [Disabled] MCA DRAM ECC Logging [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable MCA DRAM ECC logging/reporting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ECC Chip Kill ECC Chip Kill ECC Chip Kill ECC Chip Kill ECC Chip Kill [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable ECC chip kill. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT [Disabled] DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT [Disabled] DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT [Disabled] DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT [Disabled] DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable DRAM scrub redirect, which allows the system to correct DRAM ECC errors immediately when they occur, even if background scrubbing is on. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM BG Scrub [Disabled] DRAM BG Scrub [Disabled] DRAM BG Scrub [Disabled] DRAM BG Scrub [Disabled] DRAM BG Scrub [Disabled] Allows DRAM scrubbing to correct memory errors so later reads are correct. Doing this while memory is not being used improves performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5 us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms] L2 Cache BG Scrub [Disabled] Allows the L2 Data Cache RAM to be corrected while idle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5 us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms]
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] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms] 4.4.3 4.4.3 4.4.3 4.4.3 4.4.3 Chipset Configuration Chipset Configuration Chipset Configuration Chipset Configuration Chipset Configuration The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Hyper Transport Configuration HT Link Speed [Auto] CPU:RD580-NB HT Link Width [Auto] RD580 HT Link Three State [Disabled] RD580 HT Drive Strength [Auto] HT Receiver Comp. Ctrl [Auto] RD580 HT PLL Control [Auto] Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Radeon Xpress Configuration ATI Northbridge : RD580 ATI Northbridge Rev. : A11 Hyper Transport Configuration PCI Express Configuration
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 HyperTransport link will run at this speed if it is slower than or equal to the system clock and the board is capable. Configuration options: [Auto] [200 MHz] [400 MHz] [600 MHz] [800 MHz] [1 GHz] CPU:RD580-NB HT Link Width [Auto] The HyperTransport link will run at this width. Configuration options: [Auto] [8 Bit] [16 Bit] RD580 HT Link Three State [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] RD580 HT Drive Strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear when the RD580 HT Drive Strength RD580 HT Drive Strength RD580 HT Drive Strength RD580 HT Drive Strength RD580 HT Drive Strength item is set to [Manual]. HT Drive Strength Value [Level 0] HT Drive Strength Value [Level 0] HT Drive Strength Value [Level 0] HT Drive Strength Value [Level 0] HT Drive Strength Value [Level 0] Configuration options: [Level 0] [Level 1] [Level 2]... [Level 31] HT Receiver Comp. Ctrl HT Receiver Comp. Ctrl HT Receiver Comp. Ctrl HT Receiver Comp. Ctrl HT Receiver Comp. Ctrl [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] HT Receiver Comp. Value [Level 0] HT Receiver Comp. Value [Level 0] HT Receiver Comp. Value [Level 0] HT Receiver Comp. Value [Level 0] HT Receiver Comp. Value [Level 0] Configuration options: [Level 0] [Level 1] [Level 2]... [Level 31] This item appears when the HT Receiver Comp. Ctrl HT Receiver Comp. Ctrl HT Receiver Comp. Ctrl HT Receiver Comp. Ctrl HT Receiver Comp. Ctrl item is set to [Manual]. RD580 HT PLL Control [Auto] RD580 HT PLL Control [Auto] RD580 HT PLL Control [Auto] RD580 HT PLL Control [Auto] RD580 HT PLL Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Low Speed] [High Speed]
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% Extra Current for SB [Enabled] 10% Extra Current for GFX1 [Enabled] 10% Extra Current for GFX2 [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Advanced Options PCI Express Configuration PCI Express Configuration PCI Express Configuration PCI Express Configuration PCI Express Configuration PCIE GFX1 Link Width [x16] The PCIE GFX1 link will run at this width. Configuration options: [x1] [x2] [x4] [x8] [x16] PCIE GFX2 Link Width [x16] The PCIE GFX2 link will run at this width. Configuration options: [x1] [x2] [x4] [x8] [x16] P2P Writes Between GFX Ports [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 10% Extra Current for GPP [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 10% Extra Current for SB [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 10% Extra Current for GFX1 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 10% Extra Current for GFX2 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] x1 x2 x4 x8 x16
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 Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio [ HD Audio [ HD Audio [ HD Audio [ HD Audio [ Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled ] ] ] ] ] Allows you to enable or disable the HD Audio feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard LAN [Enabled] Onboard LAN [Enabled] Onboard LAN [Enabled] Onboard LAN [Enabled] Onboard LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onchip MAC LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the MAC boot ROM. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN Onboard LAN Onboard LAN Onboard LAN Onboard LAN item is set to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard LAN2 [Enabled] Onboard LAN2 [Enabled] Onboard LAN2 [Enabled] Onboard LAN2 [Enabled] Onboard LAN2 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onchip MAC LAN2. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM2 [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the MAC boot ROM2. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN2 Onboard LAN2 Onboard LAN2 Onboard LAN2 Onboard LAN2 item is set to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard IEEE1394 [Enabled] Onboard IEEE1394 [Enabled] Onboard IEEE1394 [Enabled] Onboard IEEE1394 [Enabled] Onboard IEEE1394 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard IEEE 1394a controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard Devices HD Audio [Enabled] Onboard LAN [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Onboard Lan2 [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM2 [Disabled] Onboard IEEE1394 [Enabled] Silicon Image Mode [SATA mode] Configure ITE8712 Super IO Chipset Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [EPP ECP] EPP Version [1.9] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Onboard Game Port [Enabled] Onboard MIDI Port [330] MIDI IRQ Select [IRQ5]
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: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [EPP ECP] EPP Version [1.9] EPP Version [1.9] EPP Version [1.9] EPP Version [1.9] EPP Version [1.9] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [EPP] or [EPP ECP]. Allows you to select the parallel port EPP version. Configuration options: [1.9] [1.7] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [EPP ECP]or [ECP]. This item allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to select the parallel port IRQ. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] Onboard Game Port [Enabled] Onboard Game Port [Enabled] Onboard Game Port [Enabled] Onboard Game Port [Enabled] Onboard Game Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard game port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard MIDI Port [330] Onboard MIDI Port [330] Onboard MIDI Port [330] Onboard MIDI Port [330] Onboard MIDI Port [330] Allows you to select the MIDI Port address or to disable the port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [300] [330] MIDI IRQ Select [IRQ5] This item allows the BIOS to select the MIDI port IRQs. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] [IRQ10] [IRQ11] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] Silicon Image Mode [SATA mode] Silicon Image Mode [SATA mode] Silicon Image Mode [SATA mode] Silicon Image Mode [SATA mode] Silicon Image Mode [SATA mode] Allows you to select the Silicon Image SATA controller mode. Configuration options: [SATA mode] [RAID mode] [Disabled]
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 PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Plug And Play O/S [No] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] IRQ-3 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-4 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-5 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-7 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-9 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-10 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-11 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-14 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-15 assigned to [PCI Device] Plug And Play O/S [No] Plug And Play O/S [No] Plug And Play O/S [No] Plug And Play O/S [No] Plug And Play O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] PCI Latency Timer [64] PCI Latency Timer [64] PCI Latency Timer [64] PCI Latency Timer [64] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device latency timer register. Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card even if requested. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. NO: l ets the BIOS configue all the devices in the system. YES: l ets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system.
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 Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. The Module Version Module Version Module Version Module Version Module Version and USB Devices Enabled USB Devices Enabled USB Devices Enabled USB Devices Enabled USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None None None None None . USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-10.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Controller [USB1.1 2.0] Legacy USB Support [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] 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 4.4.6 4.4.6 4.4.6 4.4.6 4.4.6 LAN Cable Status LAN Cable Status LAN Cable Status LAN Cable Status LAN Cable Status This menu displays the status of the Local Area Network (LAN) cable connected to the LAN (RJ-45) port. POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable LAN cable check during POST. When enabled, the menu reports the cable faults or shorts, and displays the point (length) where the fault or short is detected. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] LAN Cable Status Pair Status Length 1-2 Open 0.0M 3-6 Open 0.0M 4-5 Open 0.0M 7-8 Open 0.0M Check LAN cable during POST.
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 enable. Configuration options: [Disabled ] [USB1.1 Only] [USB1.1 2.0] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to set the USB 2.0 controller mode to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or FullSpeed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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 menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. 4.5.1 4.5.1 4.5.1 4.5.1 4.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Suspend Mode [Auto] Suspend Mode [Auto] Suspend Mode [Auto] Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend. Setting this item to [Auto] allows the OS to select the ACPI state. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 4.5.2 4.5.2 4.5.2 4.5.2 4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. Configuration options: [No] [Ye s] 4.5.3 4.5.3 4.5.3 4.5.3 4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] ACPI 2.0 Support [No] ACPI 2.0 Support [No] ACPI 2.0 Support [No] ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 4.5.4 4.5.4 4.5.4 4.5.4 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Suspend Mode [Auto] Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] ACPI 2.0 Support [No] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor
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 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration Power Button Mode [On/Off] Power Button Mode [On/Off] Power Button Mode [On/Off] Power Button Mode [On/Off] Power Button Mode [On/Off] Allows the system to go into On/Off mode or suspend mode when the power button is pressed. Configuration options: [On/Off] [Suspend] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to Last State, the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Button Mode [On/Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By PCI/PCI-Ex Devices [Disabled]
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 Date (Days) [Every Day] RTC Alarm Date (Days) [Every Day] RTC Alarm Date (Days) [Every Day] RTC Alarm Date (Days) [Every Day] To set the alarm date, highlight this item and press the < > or <-> key to make the selection. RTC Alarm Hour (Hours) [0] RTC Alarm Hour (Hours) [0] RTC Alarm Hour (Hours) [0] RTC Alarm Hour (Hours) [0] RTC Alarm Hour (Hours) [0] To set the alarm hour, highlight this item and press the < > or <-> key to make the selection. RTC Alarm Minute (Minutes) [0] RTC Alarm Minute (Minutes) [0] RTC Alarm Minute (Minutes) [0] RTC Alarm Minute (Minutes) [0] RTC Alarm Minute (Minutes) [0] To set the alarm minute, highlight this item and press the < > or <-> key to make the selection. RTC Alarm Second (Seconds) [0] RTC Alarm Second (Seconds) [0] RTC Alarm Second (Seconds) [0] RTC Alarm Second (Seconds) [0] RTC Alarm Second (Seconds) [0] To set the alarm second, highlight this item and press the < > or <-> key to make the selection. Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the first try. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is off causes an initialization string that turns the system power on. Power On By PCI/PCI-Ex Devices [Disabled] Power On By PCI/PCI-Ex Devices [Disabled] Power On By PCI/PCI-Ex Devices [Disabled] Power On By PCI/PCI-Ex Devices [Disabled] Power On By PCI/PCI-Ex Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [32.5ºC/90.5ºF] MB Temperature [36.0ºC/96.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed [3813 RPM] Chassis Fan Speed [N/A] Power Fan Speed [N/A] VCORE Voltage [ 1.320V] 3.3V Voltage [ 3.345V] 5V Voltage [ 5.094V] 12V Voltage [11.880V] CPU QFan Control [Disabled] Chassis QFan Control [Disabled] CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select [Ignore] from the item options to disable CPU fan speed monitoring. Chassis Fan Speed N/A] or [Ignored] Chassis Fan Speed N/A] or [Ignored] Chassis Fan Speed N/A] or [Ignored] Chassis Fan Speed N/A] or [Ignored] Chassis Fan Speed N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Select [Ignore] from the item options to disable chassis fan speed monitoring. Power Fan Speed [N/A] or [Ignored] Power Fan Speed [N/A] or [Ignored] Power Fan Speed [N/A] or [Ignored] Power Fan Speed [N/A] or [Ignored] Power Fan Speed [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the power fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the power fan connector, the specific field shows N/A. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. CPU Temperature
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 the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear when the CPU QFan Control CPU QFan Control CPU QFan Control CPU QFan Control CPU QFan Control item is set to [Enabled]. CPUFan Start Temperature [5] CPUFan Start Temperature [5] CPUFan Start Temperature [5] CPUFan Start Temperature [5] CPUFan Start Temperature [5] Allows you to set the CPU temperature at which the CPU fan starts. Use the < >/<-> key or use the numeric keypad to set the value. Valid values range from [0] to [100]. CPUFan Full-speed Temperature5 [45] CPUFan Full-speed Temperature5 [45] CPUFan Full-speed Temperature5 [45] CPUFan Full-speed Temperature5 [45] CPUFan Full-speed Temperature5 [45] Allows you to set the CPU temperature at which the CPU fan runs at full speed. Use the < >/<-> key or use the numeric keypad to set the value. Valid values range from [0] to [100]. CPUFan Start CPUFan Start CPUFan Start CPUFan Start CPUFan Start PWM PWM PWM PWM PWM [55] [55] [55] [55] [55] Allows you to set the CPU temperature at which the power management feature starts. Use the < >/<-> key or use the numeric keypad to set the value. Valid values range from [0] to [100]. Chassis QFan Control [Disabled] Chassis QFan Control [Disabled] Chassis QFan Control [Disabled] Chassis QFan Control [Disabled] Chassis QFan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear when the Chassis QFan Control Chassis QFan Control Chassis QFan Control Chassis QFan Control Chassis QFan Control item is set to [Enabled]. ChassisFan Off Temperature [0] ChassisFan Off Temperature [0] ChassisFan Off Temperature [0] ChassisFan Off Temperature [0] ChassisFan Off Temperature [0] Allows you to specify the maximum chassis temperature at which the system will shut down. Use the < >/<-> key or use the numeric keypad to set the value. Valid values range from [0] to [100]. ChassisFan Start Temperature [25] ChassisFan Start Temperature [25] ChassisFan Start Temperature [25] ChassisFan Start Temperature [25] ChassisFan Start Temperature [25] Allows you to set the chassis temperature at which the CPU fan starts. Use the < >/<-> key or use the numeric keypad to set the value. Valid values range from [0] to [100].
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 temperature at which the chassis fan runs at full speed. Use the < >/<-> key or use the numeric keypad to set the value. Valid values range from [0] to [100]. ChassisFan Start ChassisFan Start ChassisFan Start ChassisFan Start ChassisFan Start PWM PWM PWM PWM PWM [40] [40] [40] [40] [40] Allows you to set the chassis temperature at which the power management feature starts. Use the < >/<-> key or use the numeric keypad to set the value. Valid values range from [0] to [100]. 4.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen 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 Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Boot Priority sequence. A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device.
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 Drive] 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive] 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive] 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] The following item appears only when you have set a Serial ATA drive in a RAID configuration as boot device. Hard Disk [XXX Drive] Hard Disk [XXX Drive] Hard Disk [XXX Drive] Hard Disk [XXX Drive] Hard Disk [XXX Drive] This item specifies the Serial ATA boot device priority sequence from the available devices in a RAID configuration. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] 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 Boot Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [PM-ST320410A] 3rd Boot Device [PS-ASUS CD-S520/A] Specifies the boot sequence from the availabe devices. A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding menu.
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 needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] When this item is set to [Disabled], the system displays normal POST messages; when this item is set to [Enabled], the system displays OEM Logo instead of POST messages. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] 4.6.2 4.6.2 4.6.2 4.6.2 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration 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 Boot Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Disabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] System Keyboard [Present] Wait for ‘F1’ if Error [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system.
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 Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.3 4.6.3 4.6.3 4.6.3 4.6.3 Security Security Security Security Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed . After you set a password, this item shows Installed Installed Installed Installed Installed . To set a Supervisor Password: 1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>. 2. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>. 3. Confirm the password when prompted. Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User password <Enter> to change password. <Enter> again to disabled password. Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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 to the Setup items. Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access] No Access No Access No Access No Access No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility. View Only View Only View Only View Only View Only allows access but does not allow change to any field. Limited Limited Limited Limited Limited allows changes only to selected fields, such as Date and Time. Full Access Full Access Full Access Full Access Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility. Change User Password Change User Password Change User Password Change User Password Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed . After you set a password, this item shows Installed Installed Installed Installed Installed . Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password : Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Setup] <Enter> to change password. <Enter> again to disabled password. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “2.6 Jumpers” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. The message “Password Installed” appears after you successfully set your password. To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password.
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>. 3. Confirm the password when prompted. The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password successfully. To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 4.7 Exit menu Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit. The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen 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 Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation.
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 the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes Discard Changes Discard Changes Discard Changes Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select [Ok] [Ok] [Ok] [Ok] [Ok] t o discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select [Ok] [Ok] [Ok] [Ok] [Ok] t o load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes o r make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while exiting. Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select [Ok] [Ok] [Ok] [Ok] [Ok] t o save changes and exit.
5 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
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 ......................................................... 5-10 5.4 RAID configurations ............................................................ 5-26 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk ................................................. 5-42
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 ASSETUP.EXE ASSETUP.EXE t o run the CD. Click an item to install Click an item to install Click an item to install Click an item to install Click an item to install 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. 5.2.1 5.2.1 5.2.1 5.2.1 5.2.1 Running the support CD Running the support CD Running the support CD Running the support CD Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers D r i v e r s menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows ® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows ® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. Click an icon to Click an icon to Click an icon to Click an icon to Click an icon to display support display support display support display support display support CD/motherboard CD/motherboard CD/motherboard CD/motherboard CD/motherboard information information information information information
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. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Driver AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Driver AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Driver AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Driver AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ driver. Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell ® Yukon ™ Gigabit Ethernet driver. Silicon Image SATA Driver Silicon Image SATA Driver Silicon Image SATA Driver Silicon Image SATA Driver Silicon Image SATA Driver Installs the Silicon Image ® Serial ATA driver. USB 2.0 Driver USB 2.0 Driver USB 2.0 Driver USB 2.0 Driver USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Drivers ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Drivers ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Drivers ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Drivers ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard.
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 RAID Driver ULi M1575 RAID Driver ULi M1575 RAID Driver ULi M1575 RAID Driver ” .
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 supports. ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstallAll utilities installation wizard. Marvell Yukon VCT Application Marvell Yukon VCT Application Marvell Yukon VCT Application Marvell Yukon VCT Application Marvell Yukon VCT Application The Virtual Cable Tester (VCT) is a cable diagnostic application that analyzes and reports LAN cable faults and shorts. ASUS PC Probe II ASUS PC Probe II ASUS PC Probe II ASUS PC Probe II ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See section “4.1.1 ASUS Update utility” for details. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website.
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 Acrobat Reader V7.0 Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0 Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe ® Acrobat ® Reader that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft ® DirectX ® 9.0c driver. The Microsoft ® DirectX ® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. DirectX ® improves the multimedia features of your computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games on your computer. Visit the Microsoft ® website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet Utility ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet Utility ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet Utility ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet Utility ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet Utility Installs the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ software. ASUS AI Booster ASUS AI Booster ASUS AI Booster ASUS AI Booster ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows ® environment. Anti-virus utility Anti-virus utility Anti-virus utility Anti-virus utility Anti-virus utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. View the online help for detailed information. The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for different operating system versions.
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 disk. Make ULi 32/64 bit SATA Driver Disk Make ULi 32/64 bit SATA Driver Disk Make ULi 32/64 bit SATA Driver Disk Make ULi 32/64 bit SATA Driver Disk Make ULi 32/64 bit SATA Driver Disk Allows you to create the ULI SATA driver disk for a 32/64-bit system. Make Silicon Image 32 bit RAID Driver Make Silicon Image 32 bit RAID Driver Make Silicon Image 32 bit RAID Driver Make Silicon Image 32 bit RAID Driver Make Silicon Image 32 bit RAID Driver Make Silicon Image 32 bit SATA Driver Make Silicon Image 32 bit SATA Driver Make Silicon Image 32 bit SATA Driver Make Silicon Image 32 bit SATA Driver Make Silicon Image 32 bit SATA Driver Allows you to create a Silicon Image ® RAID/Serial ATA driver disk for a 32-bit system. Make Silicon Image 64 bit RAID Driver Make Silicon Image 64 bit RAID Driver Make Silicon Image 64 bit RAID Driver Make Silicon Image 64 bit RAID Driver Make Silicon Image 64 bit RAID Driver Make Silicon Image 64 bit SATA Driver Make Silicon Image 64 bit SATA Driver Make Silicon Image 64 bit SATA Driver Make Silicon Image 64 bit SATA Driver Make Silicon Image 64 bit SATA Driver Allows you to create a Silicon Image ® RAID/Serial ATA driver disk for a 64-bit system.
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 user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe ® Acrobat ® Reader from the Utilities menu Utilities menu Utilities menu Utilities menu Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. Sil 3132 User Guide Sil 3132 User Guide Sil 3132 User Guide Sil 3132 User Guide Sil 3132 User Guide Allows you to open the Silicon image Sil3132 SATA RAID user guide. ULi SATA/RAID User’s Manual ULi SATA/RAID User’s Manual ULi SATA/RAID User’s Manual ULi SATA/RAID User’s Manual ULi SATA/RAID User’s Manual Allows you to open the ULi Serial ATA/RAID user’s manual. RTL8187 Wireless LAN User’s Manual RTL8187 Wireless LAN User’s Manual RTL8187 Wireless LAN User’s Manual RTL8187 Wireless LAN User’s Manual RTL8187 Wireless LAN User’s Manual Allows you to open the Realtek ® RTL8187 Wireless LAN user’s manual.
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 information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Motherboard Info Motherboard Info Motherboard Info Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. 5.2.6 5.2.6 5.2.6 5.2.6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information ASUS Contact information ASUS Contact information ASUS Contact information ASUS Contact information Click the Contact Contact Contact Contact Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
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 support. Filelist Filelist Filelist Filelist Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format. Browse this CD Browse this CD Browse this CD Browse this CD Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format.
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 with the software application for more information. 5.3.1 5.3.1 5.3.1 5.3.1 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On-Self-Tests (POST). The ASUS MyLogo™ is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update utility from the support CD. See section “5.2.3 Utilities menu” for details. To launch the ASUS MyLogo2™: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility. Refer to section “4.1.1 ASUS Update utility” for details. 2. Select Options Options Options Options Options from the drop down menu, then click Next Next Next Next Next . 3. Check the option Launch MyLogo to replace system boot Launch MyLogo to replace system boot Launch MyLogo to replace system boot Launch MyLogo to replace system boot Launch MyLogo to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS logo before flashing BIOS logo before flashing BIOS logo before flashing BIOS logo before flashing BIOS , then click Next Next Next Next Next . 4. Select Update BIOS from a file Update BIOS from a file Update BIOS from a file Update BIOS from a file Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next Next Next Next Next . 5. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next Next Next Next Next . The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. From the left window pane, select the folder that contains the image you intend to use as your boot logo. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo2™, use the AFUDOS utility to make a copy of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website. See section “4.1.4 AFUDOS Utility.” • Make sure that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo Full Screen Logo Full Screen Logo Full Screen Logo Full Screen Logo i s set to [Enabled] if you wish to use ASUS MyLogo. See section “4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration.” • You can create your own boot logo image in GIF, JPG, or BMP file formats.
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 boot image to your desired size by selecting a value on the Ratio Ratio Ratio Ratio Ratio box. 7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to enlarge by clicking on it.
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) is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology. The VCT detects and reports open and shorted cables, impedance mismatches, pair swaps, pair polarity problems, and pair skew problems of up to 64 ns at one meter accuracy. The VCT feature reduces networking and support costs through a highly manageable and controlled network system. This utility can be incorporated in the network systems software for ideal field support as well as development diagnostics. Using the Virtual Cable Tester™ Using the Virtual Cable Tester™ Using the Virtual Cable Tester™ Using the Virtual Cable Tester™ Using the Virtual Cable Tester™ To use the the Marvell ® Virtual Cable Tester™ utility: 1. Launch the VCT utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester . 2. Click Virtual Cable Tester Virtual Cable Tester Virtual Cable Tester Virtual Cable Tester Virtual Cable Tester from the menu to display the screen below. • The VCT only runs on systems with Windows ® XP or Windows ® 2000 operating systems. • The VCT utility only tests Ethernet cables connected to Gigabit LAN port(s). • The Run Run Run Run R u n button on the Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is disabled if no problem is detected on the LAN cable(s) connected to the LAN port(s). • If you want the system to check the LAN cable before entering the OS, enable the POST Check LAN cable POST Check LAN cable POST Check LAN cable POST Check LAN cable POST Check LAN cable item in the BIOS.
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 of any problem with these components. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Because PC Probe II is software-based, you can start monitoring your computer the moment you turn it on. With this utility, you are assured that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. Installing PC Probe II Installing PC Probe II Installing PC Probe II Installing PC Probe II Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on your computer: 1. Place the support CD to the optical drive. The Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. If Autorun is not enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Double-click the setup.exe file to start installation. 2. Click the Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II ASUS PC Probe II ASUS PC Probe II ASUS PC Probe II ASUS PC Probe II . 3. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. Launching PC Probe II Launching PC Probe II Launching PC Probe II Launching PC Probe II Launching PC Probe II You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows ® desktop. To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows ® desktop, click Start Start Start Start Start > All All All All All Programs > ASUS Programs > ASUS Programs > ASUS Programs > ASUS Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.00.43 PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.00.43 PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.00.43 PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.00.43 PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.00.43 . The PC Probe II main window appears. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in the Windows ® taskbar. Click this icon to close or restore the application. Using PC Probe II Using PC Probe II Using PC Probe II Using PC Probe II Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you to view the current status of your system and change the utility configuration. By default, the main window displays the Preference Preference Preference Preference Preference section. You can close or restore the Preference Preference Preference Preference Preference section by clicking on the triangle on the main window right handle. Click to close the Click to close the Click to close the Click to close the Click to close the Preference panel Preference panel Preference panel Preference panel Preference panel
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 Report Report Report Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface Desktop Management Interface Desktop Management Interface Desktop Management Interface Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect Peripheral Component Interconnect Peripheral Component Interconnect Peripheral Component Interconnect Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation Windows Management Instrumentation Windows Management Instrumentation Windows Management Instrumentation Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference Preference Preference Preference Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. When displayed, the monitor panel for that sensor also turns red. Refer to the Monitor panels Monitor panels Monitor panels Monitor panels Monitor panels section for details. Preferences Preferences Preferences Preferences Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Click the box before each preference to activate or deactivate.
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, CPU temperature, and voltages. The hardware monitor panels come in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). When you check the Enable Monitoring Panel Enable Monitoring Panel Enable Monitoring Panel Enable Monitoring Panel Enable Monitoring Panel option from the Preference Preference Preference Preference Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer’s desktop. Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of the monitor panels in the desktop, click the arrow down button of the Scheme Scheme Scheme Scheme Scheme options, then select another position from the list box. Click OK OK OK OK O K when finished. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move together using a magnetic effect. If you want to detach a monitor panel from the group, click the horseshoe magnet icon. You can now move or reposition the panel independently. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can adjust the sensor threshold value in the monitor panel by clicking the or buttons. You can also adjust the threshold values using the Config Config Config Config Config window. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in a small monitoring panel. Large display Large display Large display Large display Large display Small display Small display Small display Small display Small display Click to Click to Click to Click to Click to increase increase increase increase increase value value value value value Click to Click to Click to Click to Click to decrease decrease decrease decrease decrease value value value value value
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 Large display Large display Large display Small display Small display Small display Small display Small display WMI browser WMI browser WMI browser WMI browser WMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. This browser displays various Windows ® management information. Click an item from the left panel to display on the right panel. Click the plus sign ( ) before WMI Information WMI Information WMI Information WMI Information WMI Information to display the available information. You can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner of the browser. DMI browser DMI browser DMI browser DMI browser DMI browser Click to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. This browser displays various desktop and system information. Click the plus sign ( ) before DMI Information DMI Information DMI Information DMI Information DMI Information t o display the available information.
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 the plus sign ( ) before the PCI Information PCI Information PCI Information PCI Information PCI Information item to display available information. Usage Usage Usage Usage Usage The Usage Usage Usage Usage Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. Click to display the Usage browser. CPU usage The CPU CPU CPU CPU C P U tab displays real-time CPU usage in line graph representation. If the CPU has an enabled Hyper-Threading, two separate line graphs display the operation of the two logical processors. Hard disk drive space usage The Hard Disk Hard Disk Hard Disk Hard Disk Hard Disk tab displays the used and available hard disk drive space. The left panel of the tab lists all logical drives. Click a hard disk drive to display the information on the right panel. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available HDD space.
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. Configuring PC Probe II Configuring PC Probe II Configuring PC Probe II Configuring PC Probe II Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config Config Config Config Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold Sensor/Threshold Sensor/Threshold Sensor/Threshold Sensor/Threshold and Preference Preference Preference Preference Preference . The Sensor/Threshold Sensor/Threshold Sensor/Threshold Sensor/Threshold Sensor/Threshold tab enables you to activate the sensors or to adjust the sensor threshold values. The Preference Preference Preference Preference Preference tab allows you to customize sensor alerts, or change the temperature scale. Loads the default Loads the default Loads the default Loads the default Loads the default threshold values threshold values threshold values threshold values threshold values for each sensor for each sensor for each sensor for each sensor for each sensor Applies your Applies your Applies your Applies your Applies your changes changes changes changes changes Cancels or Cancels or Cancels or Cancels or Cancels or ignores your ignores your ignores your ignores your ignores your changes changes changes changes changes Loads your saved Loads your saved Loads your saved Loads your saved Loads your saved configuration configuration configuration configuration configuration Saves your Saves your Saves your Saves your Saves your configuration configuration configuration configuration configuration
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 supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of power depending on the task the CPU performs. Enabling Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology Enabling Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology Enabling Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology Enabling Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology Enabling Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology To enable Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology: 1. Turn on the system and enter BIOS by pressing the <Del> key during the Power On Self-Tests (POST). 2. Go to the Advanced Menu -> CPU Configuration Advanced Menu -> CPU Configuration Advanced Menu -> CPU Configuration Advanced Menu -> CPU Configuration Advanced Menu -> CPU Configuration , select the item Cool ‘n’Quiet Cool ‘n’Quiet Cool ‘n’Quiet Cool ‘n’Quiet Cool ‘n’Quiet and set it to Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled . See section “4.4.2 CPU Configuration.” 3. In the Power Power Power Power Power menu, select the item ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI 2.0 Support and set it to Yes Yes Yes Yes Y e s. See section “4.5 Power Menu.” 4. Save your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 5. Reboot your computer and set your Power Options Properties depending on your operating system. The Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology item is set to [Disabled] by default in the BIOS. Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows ® ® ® ® ® 2000/XP 2000/XP 2000/XP 2000/XP 2000/XP 1. From the Windows ® 2000/XP operating system, click the Start Start Start Start Start button. Select Settings Settings Settings Settings Settings , then Control Panel Control Panel Control Panel Control Panel Control Panel . 2. Make sure the Control Panel is set to Classic View. 3. Double-click the Display Display Display Display Display icon in the Control Panel then select the Screen Saver Screen Saver Screen Saver Screen Saver Screen Saver tab. 4. Click the Power... Power... Power... Power... Power... button. The following dialog box appears. 5. From the Power schemes Power schemes Power schemes Power schemes Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Minimal Minimal Minimal Minimal Power Management Power Management Power Management Power Management Power Management . 6. Click OK OK OK OK O K to effect settings. Make sure to install the Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ driver and application before using this feature.
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 Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ software The motherboard support CD includes the Cool ‘n’ Quie!™ software that enables you to view your system’s real-time CPU Frequency and voltage. To launch the Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ program: 1. If you are using Windows ® 2000, click the Start Start Start Start Start button. Select Programs-> ASUS -> Cool & Quiet -> Cool & Quiet. Programs-> ASUS -> Cool & Quiet -> Cool & Quiet. Programs-> ASUS -> Cool & Quiet -> Cool & Quiet. Programs-> ASUS -> Cool & Quiet -> Cool & Quiet. Programs-> ASUS -> Cool & Quiet -> Cool & Quiet. 2. If you are using Windows ® XP, click the Start Start Start Start Start button. Select All All All All All Programs-> ASUS -> Cool & Quiet -> Cool & Quiet. Programs-> ASUS -> Cool & Quiet -> Cool & Quiet. Programs-> ASUS -> Cool & Quiet -> Cool & Quiet. Programs-> ASUS -> Cool & Quiet -> Cool & Quiet. Programs-> ASUS -> Cool & Quiet -> Cool & Quiet. 3. The Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. Make sure to install the Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ software from the motherboard support CD. Refer to section “5.2.3 Utilities menu” for details.
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 the ultimate audio experience on your computer. The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. The ALC882 also includes the Realtek ® proprietary UAJ ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience. Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek Realtek Realtek Realtek Realtek ® ® ® ® ® Audio Driver Audio Driver Audio Driver Audio Driver Audio Driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard package. If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar. From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundEffect SoundEffect SoundEffect SoundEffect SoundEffect icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager . Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager Control Control Control Control Control settings settings settings settings settings window window window window window Configuration Configuration Configuration Configuration Configuration options options options options options Information Information Information Information Information button button button button button Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager Tool button Tool button Tool button Tool button Tool button Exit Exit Exit Exit Exit button button button button button Minimize Minimize Minimize Minimize Minimize button button button button button
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, audio codec, and language setting. Minimize Minimize Minimize Minimize Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to minimize the window. Exit Exit Exit Exit Exit Click the exit button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Configuration options Configuration options Configuration options Configuration options Configuration options Click any of the tabs in this area to configure your audio settings. Click the arrow button ( ) to display more options.
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 sound effect options: 1. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Sound Sound Sound Sound Sound Effect Effect Effect Effect Effect tab. 2. Click the shortcut buttons or the drop-down menus for options on changing the acoustic environment, adjust the equalizer, or set the karaoke to your desired settings. 3. Click to effect the Sound Effect settings and exit. Mixer The Mixer option allows you to configure audio output (playback) volume and audio input (record) volume. To set the mixer options: 1. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Mixer Mixer Mixer Mixer Mixer tab. 2. Turn the volume buttons to adjust the Playback and/or Record volume. The Mixer option activates voice input from all channels by default. Make sure to set all channels to mute ( ) if you do not want voice input. 3. Make adjustments to Wave, SW Synth, Front, Rear, Subwoofer, CD volume, Mic volume, Line Volume, and Stereo mix by clicking the control tabs and dragging them up and down until you get the desired levels. 4. Click to effect the Mixer settings and exit.
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/O Audio I/O Audio I/O tab. 2. Click the drop-down menu to select the channel configuration. 3. The control settings window displays the status of connected devices. Click for analog and digital options. 4. Click <OK> to effect the Audio I/O settings and exit Microphone The Microphone option allows you configure your input/output settings and to check if your audio devices are connected properly. To set the Microphone options: 1. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Microphone Microphone Microphone Microphone Microphone tab. 2. Click the Noise Suppression Noise Suppression Noise Suppression Noise Suppression Noise Suppression option button to reduce the static background noise when recording. 3. Click the Acoustic Echo Cancellation Acoustic Echo Cancellation Acoustic Echo Cancellation Acoustic Echo Cancellation Acoustic Echo Cancellation option button to reduce the echo from the front speakers when recording. 4. Click to effect the Microphone settings and exit.
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 Demo Demo Demo Demo tab. 2. Click the option buttons to change the sound, moving path, or environment settings. 3. Click to test your settings. 4. Click to effect the 3D Audio Demo settings and exit.
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 motherboard supports the following RAID configurations. RAID 0 RAID 0 RAID 0 RAID 0 RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup. RAID 1 RAID 1 RAID 1 RAID 1 RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to a second drive. If one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. The new drive must be of the same size or larger than the existing drive. RAID 0 1 RAID 0 1 RAID 0 1 RAID 0 1 RAID 0 1 i s data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to be calculated and written. With the RAID 0 1 configuration you get all the benefits of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. RAID 5 RAID 5 RAID 5 RAID 5 RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. Among the advantages of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. The RAID 5 configuration is best suited for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other business systems. Use a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. JBOD JBOD JBOD JBOD JBOD (Spanning) stands for Just a Bunch of Disks Just a Bunch of Disks Just a Bunch of Disks Just a Bunch of Disks Just a Bunch of Disks and refers to hard disk drives that are not yet configured as a RAID set. This configuration stores the same data redundantly on multiple disks that appear as a single disk on the operating system. Spanning does not deliver any advantage over using separate disks independently and does not provide fault tolerance or other RAID performance benefits.
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 drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration: 1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive. 5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 ULI ULI ULI ULI ULI ® ® ® ® ® RAID configurations RAID configurations RAID configurations RAID configurations RAID configurations The ULI ® RAID controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0 1, RAID 5, and JBOD configurations. Use the ULI ® RAID BIOS Setup utility to configure a disk array. Entering the ULI Entering the ULI Entering the ULI Entering the ULI Entering the ULI ® ® ® ® ® RAID BIOS Setup Utility RAID BIOS Setup Utility RAID BIOS Setup Utility RAID BIOS Setup Utility RAID BIOS Setup Utility To enter the ULI ® RAID BIOS setup utility: 1. Boot up your computer, and press <Del> during POST to enter the BIOS setup. 2. In the Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu , g o t o Storage Configuration Storage Configuration Storage Configuration Storage Configuration Storage Configuration , and set the Onboard SATA Boot ROM Onboard SATA Boot ROM Onboard SATA Boot ROM Onboard SATA Boot ROM Onboard SATA Boot ROM item to [Enabled]. 3. Press <F10> to save the changes and exit. 4. During POST, press <Ctrl A>. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only, and may not exactly match the items on your screen. You may also set the RAID configurations in Windows ® OS after you have installed the Serial ATA RAID driver. See section “5.2.4 Make Disk menu” for details.
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 Performance Create RAID 0 Striping x2 for Performance Create RAID 0 Striping x2 for Performance Create RAID 0 Striping x2 for Performance - creates a new legacy RAID set or allocates spare drives. Create RAID 1 Mirroring for Reliability Create RAID 1 Mirroring for Reliability Create RAID 1 Mirroring for Reliability Create RAID 1 Mirroring for Reliability Create RAID 1 Mirroring for Reliability - create a RAID 1 configuration. Create RAID 0 1 for Striping, Mirroring Create RAID 0 1 for Striping, Mirroring Create RAID 0 1 for Striping, Mirroring Create RAID 0 1 for Striping, Mirroring Create RAID 0 1 for Striping, Mirroring - creates a RAID setup with all the benefits of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration. Creat Creat Creat Creat Creat e JBOD for integrated capacity e JBOD for integrated capacity e JBOD for integrated capacity e JBOD for integrated capacity e JBOD for integrated capacity - creates a JBOD con figuration. Stripe Size Stripe Size Stripe Size Stripe Size Stripe Size - sets the stripe size. Delete RAID Settings & Partition Delete RAID Settings & Partition Delete RAID Settings & Partition Delete RAID Settings & Partition Delete RAID Settings & Partition - deletes a selected RAID set and partition. Delete All RAID Settings & Partition Delete All RAID Settings & Partition Delete All RAID Settings & Partition Delete All RAID Settings & Partition Delete All RAID Settings & Partition - deletes all current RAID set(s) and partition(s). Rebuild RAID array Rebuild RAID array Rebuild RAID array Rebuild RAID array Rebuild RAID array - rebuilds mirror drive(s). Create RAID 5 for Reliability Create RAID 5 for Reliability Create RAID 5 for Reliability Create RAID 5 for Reliability Create RAID 5 for Reliability - creates a RAID 5 configuration On the upper right side of the screen is the legend box. The keys on the legend box allow you to navigate through the setup menu options. The following lists the keys in the legend box and their corresponding functions. SPACE SPACE SPACE SPACE SPACE : Select an item ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ , , , , , ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ : Move cursor to the next item Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter : Confirms a selected item ESC ESC ESC ESC E S C : Exit RAID BIOS Setup Utility (c) 2005 ULi Electronics Inc. www.uli.com.tw Create RAID 0 Striping x2 for Performance Create RAID 1 Mirroring for Reliability Create RAID 0 1 Striping, Mirroring Create JBOD for integrated Capacity SPACE: Select Stripe Size 16K ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ : Moving Cursor Delete RAID Settings & Partition 16K Enter: Select & Finish Delete All RAID Settings & Partition ESC: Exit Rebuild RAID Array Create RAID 5 for Reliability Drive Model Mode Capacity RAID Array/Type Channel 0 Master: XXXXXXXXXXX SATA 2 XXXXX MB Channel 1 Master: XXXXXXXXXXX SATA 2 XXXXX MB Channel 2 Master: XXXXXXXXXXX SATA 2 XXXXX MB Channel 3 Master: XXXXXXXXXXX SATA 2 XXXXX MB Capacity RAID Type Stripe Size RAID Name RAID Array A : RAID Array B : RAID Array C :
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 utility menu, move the cursor to Create RAID 0 Striping for Performance Create RAID 0 Striping for Performance Create RAID 0 Striping for Performance Create RAID 0 Striping for Performance Create RAID 0 Striping for Performance then press <Enter>. 2. Use the up or down arrow keys to select a drive then press <Space> or <Enter>. The striped mark “S” appears before a selected drive. 3. Repeat step 2 to select the second drive. 4. The utility prompts the following warning message: Data on RAID drives will be deleted (Y/N)? Press <Y> to continue or press <N> to return to the menu. 5. Key in a RAID name with a maximum of eight (8) alphanumeric characters then press <Enter>. Do not use special characters or symbols. 6. The utility displays the RAID Array settings at the bottom of the screen. Drive Model Mode Capacity RAID Array/Type Channel 0 Master: XXXXXXXXXXX SATA 2 XXXXX MB RAID A/0x2 Channel 1 Master: XXXXXXXXXXX SATA 2 XXXXX MB Channel 2 Master: XXXXXXXXXXX SATA 2 XXXXX MB RAID A/0x2 Channel 3 Master: XXXXXXXXXXX SATA 2 XXXXX MB Capacity RAID Type Stripe Size RAID Name RAID Array A : XXXXX GB 0X2 16K RAID0 RAID Array B : RAID Array C :
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. From the ULI RAID BIOS Setup utility menu, move the cursor to Create RAID 1 Mirroring for Reliability Create RAID 1 Mirroring for Reliability Create RAID 1 Mirroring for Reliability Create RAID 1 Mirroring for Reliability Create RAID 1 Mirroring for Reliability then press <Enter>. 2. Use the up or down arrow keys to select a drive then press <Space> or <Enter>. The striped mark “M” appears before a selected drive. 3. Repeat step 2 to select the second drive. 4. The utility prompts the following warning message: Create RAID 1 (Y/N)? Press <Y> to continue or press <N> to return to the menu. 5. Key in a RAID name with a maximum of eight (8) alphanumeric characters then press <Enter>. Do not use special characters or symbols. 6. The utility prompts the following confirmation message: Duplicate Data from M to m (Y/N)? Press <Y> to duplicate data from the source disk “M” to the target disk “m” or press <N> to create a RAID 1 set without duplicating the data. 7. If you selected <Y>, the utility will duplicate your data. The following progress bar appears. 8. The utility displays the RAID Array settings at the bottom of the screen. 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567 1 23456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456 7 1 23456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456 7 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567 50% completed. 123456789012345678 1 2345678901234567 8 1 2345678901234567 8 123456789012345678 Drive Model Mode Capacity RAID Array/Type Channel 0 Master: XXXXXXXXXXX SATA 2 XXXXX MB RAID A/1 Channel 1 Master: XXXXXXXXXXX SATA 2 XXXXX MB Channel 2 Master: XXXXXXXXXXX SATA 2 XXXXX MB RAID A/1 Channel 3 Master: XXXXXXXXXXX SATA 2 XXXXX MB Capacity RAID Type Stripe Size RAID Name RAID Array A : XXXXX MB 1 RAID1 RAID Array B : RAID Array C :
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 menu, move the cursor to Create JBOD for integrated capacity Create JBOD for integrated capacity Create JBOD for integrated capacity Create JBOD for integrated capacity Create JBOD for integrated capacity then press <Enter>. 2. Use the up or down arrow keys to select a drive then press <Space> or <Enter>. The striped mark “J” appears before a selected drive. 3. Repeat step 2 to select the second drive. 4. The utility prompts the following warning message: Data on RAID drives will be deleted (Y/N)? Press <Y> to continue or press <N> to return to the menu. Creating a RAID 0 1 configuration Creating a RAID 0 1 configuration Creating a RAID 0 1 configuration Creating a RAID 0 1 configuration Creating a RAID 0 1 configuration To create a RAID 0 1 set: 1. From the ULI RAID BIOS Setup utility menu, move the cursor to Create RAID 0 1 Striping, Mirroring Create RAID 0 1 Striping, Mirroring Create RAID 0 1 Striping, Mirroring Create RAID 0 1 Striping, Mirroring Create RAID 0 1 Striping, Mirroring then press <Enter>. 2. The utility prompts the following warning message: Data on first 4 drives will be deleted (Y/N)? Press <Y> to continue or press <N> to return to the menu. 3. Key in a RAID name with a maximum of eight (8) alphanumeric characters then press <Enter>. Do not use special characters or symbols. 4. The utility displays the RAID Array settings at the bottom of the screen. Drive Model Mode Capacity RAID Array/Type Channel 0 Master: XXXXXXXXXXX SATA 2 XXXXX MB RAID A/RAID0 1 Channel 1 Master: XXXXXXXXXXX SATA 2 XXXXX MB RAID A/RAID0 1 Channel 2 Master: XXXXXXXXXXX SATA 2 XXXXX MB RAID A/RAID0 1 Channel 3 Master: XXXXXXXXXXX SATA 2 XXXXX MB RAID A/RAID0 1 Capacity RAID Type Stripe Size RAID Name RAID Array A : XXXXX MB 0 1 X4 RAID01 RAID Array B : RAID Array C :
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 menu, move the cursor to Stripe Size Stripe Size Stripe Size Stripe Size Stripe Size then press <Enter>. 2. Use the up or down arrow keys to select a stripe size then press <Enter>. 3. The stripe size is displayed beside the Stripe Size menu item. 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 array block size for optimum performance. Drive Model Mode Capacity RAID Array/Type Channel 0 Master: XXXXXXXXXXX SATA 2 XXXXX MB RAID A/JBOD Channel 1 Master: XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX MB Channel 2 Master: XXXXXXXXXXX SATA 2 XXXXX MB RAID A/JBOD Channel 3 Master: XXXXXXXXXXX SATA 2 XXXXX MB Capacity RAID Type Stripe Size RAID Name RAID Array A : XXXXX MB JBOD RAIDJ RAID Array B : RAID Array C : 5. Key in a RAID name with a maximum of eight (8) alphanumeric characters then press <Enter>. Do not use special characters or symbols. 6. The utility displays the RAID Array settings at the bottom of the screen.
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 menu, move the cursor to Delete RAID Settings & Partition Delete RAID Settings & Partition Delete RAID Settings & Partition Delete RAID Settings & Partition Delete RAID Settings & Partition then press <Enter>. 2. Use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID set then press <Space> or <Enter>. The striped mark “E” appears before a selected drive. 3. The utility prompts the following warning message: Data on RAID drives will be deleted (Y/N)? Press <Y> to continue or press <N> to return to the menu. Pressing <Y> removes the deleted RAID Array item from the list at the bottom of the screen. Deleting All RAID configurations Deleting All RAID configurations Deleting All RAID configurations Deleting All RAID configurations Deleting All RAID configurations To delete all RAID sets: 1. From the ULI RAID BIOS Setup utility menu, move the cursor to Delete All RAID Settings & Partition Delete All RAID Settings & Partition Delete All RAID Settings & Partition Delete All RAID Settings & Partition Delete All RAID Settings & Partition then press <Enter>. 2. The utility prompts the following warning message: Data on RAID drives will be deleted (Y/N)? Press <Y> to continue or press <N> to return to menu. Pressing <Y> removes all the RAID Array items from the list at the bottom of the screen.
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 rebuild a RAID array: 1. From the ULI RAID BIOS Setup utility menu, move the cursor to Rebuild RAID Array Rebuild RAID Array Rebuild RAID Array Rebuild RAID Array Rebuild RAID Array then press <Enter>. 2. Use the up or down arrow keys to select the source drive from which to rebuild then press <Enter>. The striped mark “R” appears before a selected drive. 3. The utility prompts if you want to proceed with rebuilding the array. Press <Y> to continue or press <N> to return to the menu. Creating a RAID 5 configuration Creating a RAID 5 configuration Creating a RAID 5 configuration Creating a RAID 5 configuration Creating a RAID 5 configuration To create a RAID 5 set: 1. From the ULI RAID BIOS Setup utility menu, move the cursor to Create RAID 5 for Reliability Create RAID 5 for Reliability Create RAID 5 for Reliability Create RAID 5 for Reliability Create RAID 5 for Reliability then press <Enter>. 2. Use the up or down arrow keys to select a drive then press <Space> or <Enter>. The striped mark “5” appears before a selected drive. 3. Repeat step 2 to select the second and third drives. 4. The utility prompts the following warning message: Data on RAID drives will be deleted (Y/N)? Press <Y> to continue or press <N> to return to the menu. 5. Key in a RAID name with a maximum of eight (8) alphanumeric characters then press <Enter>. Do not use special characters or symbols. 6. The utility displays the RAID Array settings at the bottom of the screen. Drive Model Mode Capacity RAID Array/Type Channel 0 Master: XXXXXXXXXXX SATA 2 XXXXX MB RAID A/5 Channel 1 Master: XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX MB Channel 2 Master: XXXXXXXXXXX SATA 2 XXXXX MB RAID A/5 Channel 3 Master: XXXXXXXXXXX SATA 2 XXXXX MB RAID A/5 Capacity RAID Type Stripe Size RAID Name RAID Array A : 160 GB 5 16K RAID5 RAID Array B : RAID Array C :
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 The Silicon Image RAID controller supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use the Silicon Image RAID utility to configure a disk array. Setting the BIOS RAID items Setting the BIOS RAID items Setting the BIOS RAID items Setting the BIOS RAID items Setting the BIOS RAID items After installing the hard disk drives, make sure to set the necessary RAID items in the BIOS before setting your RAID configuration. To set the BIOS RAID items: 1. Boot the system and press <Del> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. From the Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration menu item in the BIOS set the Silicon Image Controller Silicon Image Controller Silicon Image Controller Silicon Image Controller Silicon Image Controller item to RAID Mode. See section “4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration” for details. 3. Save your changes and Exit Setup. Launching the Silicon Image Array Management Software Launching the Silicon Image Array Management Software Launching the Silicon Image Array Management Software Launching the Silicon Image Array Management Software Launching the Silicon Image Array Management Software Launch the Silicon Image Array Management software from Windows ® XP by clicking the Start Start Start Start Start button and selecting All Programs > Silicon Image All Programs > Silicon Image All Programs > Silicon Image All Programs > Silicon Image All Programs > Silicon Image > Sam > Sam > Sam > Sam > Sam For details on the Silicon Image SATARaid™ RAID configuration, refer to the “Sil3132 SATA RAID User’s Manual” in your motherboard support CD.
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 the Silicon Image BIOS RAID Configuration Utility Entering the Silicon Image BIOS RAID Configuration Utility To enter the Silicon Image BIOS RAID configuration utility: 1. Boot up your computer. 2. During POST, press <Ctrl S> or <F4>. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only, and may not exactly match the items on your screen. The Main Menu on the upper left corner allows you to select an operation to be performed. The Main Menu options include the following: Create RAID set Create RAID set Create RAID set Create RAID set Create RAID set - creates a new legacy RAID set or allocates spare drives. Delete RAID set Delete RAID set Delete RAID set Delete RAID set Delete RAID set - deletes a RAID set or deallocates a spare drive. Rebuild RAID1 set Rebuild RAID1 set Rebuild RAID1 set Rebuild RAID1 set Rebuild RAID1 set - rebuilds a RAID 1 set (e.g., swapped drives). Resolve Conflicts Resolve Conflicts Resolve Conflicts Resolve Conflicts Resolve Conflicts - automatically restores disrupted drives on a RAID set. Low Level Format Low Level Format Low Level Format Low Level Format Low Level Format - creates a pattern of reference marks on a drive. Formatting the disks erases all data previously stored in the drive. Logical Drive Info Logical Drive Info Logical Drive Info Logical Drive Info Logical Drive Info - shows the current configuration of each RAID set. On the upper right corner of the screen is the Help message box. The message describes the function of each menu item. At the bottom of the screen is the legend box. The keys on the legend box allow you to navigate through the setup menu options. The following lists the keys found in the legend box and their corresponding functions. ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ , , , , , ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ : Select/Move to the next item ESC ESC ESC ESC E S C : Previous Menu Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter : Select Ctrl-E Ctrl-E Ctrl-E Ctrl-E Ctrl-E : Exit Create RAID set Delete RAID set Rebuild Raid1 set Resolve Conflicts Low Level Format Logical Drive Info RAID Configuration Utility - Silicon Image Inc. Copyright (C) 2004 ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ :Select Menu ESC:Previous Menu Enter:Select Ctrl-E:Exit MAIN MENU PHYSICAL DRIVE 0 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXMB 1 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXMB 2 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXMB 3 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXMB STXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXMB STXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXMB STXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXMB STXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXMB LOGICAL DRIVE HELP Press “Enter” to create RAID set
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 configuration utility main menu, select Create RAID Create RAID Create RAID Create RAID Create RAID set set set set set then press <Enter> to display an option menu. 2. Select RAID 0 RAID 0 RAID 0 RAID 0 RAID 0 then press <Enter> to display the following. By default, Auto configuration sets the stripe size to 64K and sets the logical drives based on the physical drives installed. MAIN MENU Create RAID set Delete RAID set Rebuild Raid1 set Resolve Conflicts Low Level Format Logical Drive Info RAID0 RAID1 RAID5 RAID10 SPARE DRIVE CONCATENATION MAIN MENU Auto configuration Manual configuration MAIN MENU Auto configuration Manual configuration chunk size 4K 8K 16K 32K 64K 128K 3. Select your desired method of configuration. Auto configuration Auto configuration Auto configuration Auto configuration Auto configuration a. Select Auto Configuration the press <Enter>. b. The utility prompts a message to input the RAID size, use the up or down arrow keys to set the RAID size then press <Enter>. c. Press <Y> to confirm or <N> to return to the Main Menu. Manual configuration Manual configuration Manual configuration Manual configuration Manual configuration a. Select Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual configuration configuration configuration configuration configuration and press <Enter>. The following pop-up menu appears. b. Use the up or down arrow keys to select a chunk size appropriate to your drive usage } then press <Enter>.
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 array block size for optimum performance. 2. Select RAID 1 RAID 1 RAID 1 RAID 1 RAID 1 then press <Enter> to display the following. Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirrored) To create a RAID 1 set: 1. From the Silicon Image configuration utility main menu, select Create RAID Create RAID Create RAID Create RAID Create RAID set set set set set then press <Enter>. The following sub-menu appears. c. The selection bar moves to the Physical Drive menu. Using the up or down arrow keys, select a drive then press <Enter> to set the first drive of the RAID set. d. Repeat step c to set the second, third, and fourth drive. The number of available drives depend on the installed and enabled physical drives in the system. e. The utility prompts a message to input the RAID size, use the up or down arrow keys to set the RAID size then press <Enter>. f. Press <Y> to confirm or <N> to return to the Main Menu. PHYSICAL DRIVE 0 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXMB 1 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXMB 2 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXMB 3 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXMB MAIN MENU Create RAID set Delete RAID set Rebuild Raid1 set Resolve Conflicts Low Level Format Logical Drive Info RAID0 RAID1 RAID10 SPARE DRIVE RAID0 RAID1 RAID5 RAID10 SPARE DRIVE CONCATENATION MAIN MENU Auto configuration Manual configuration
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 Manual configuration a. Select Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual configuration configuration configuration configuration configuration a n d press <Enter>. The selection bar moves to the Physical Drives menu. b. Using the up or down arrow keys, select the source drIive and press <Enter>. 3. Select your desired method of configuration. Auto configuration Auto configuration Auto configuration Auto configuration Auto configuration a. Select Auto Configuration then press <Enter>. b. The utility prompts a message to input the RAID size, use the up or down arrow keys to set the RAID size then press <Enter>. c. Press <Y> to confirm or <N> to return to the Main Menu. • Auto-configuration creates a RAID 1 set without a backup copy of the current source disk data. • When migrating a single hard disk drive to a RAID 1 set, use of the Manual configuration is recommended. • The Create with data copy Create with data copy Create with data copy Create with data copy Create with data copy option allows you to copy the current data from the source drive to the mirror drive. • Select Create with data copy Create with data copy Create with data copy Create with data copy Create with data copy i f you have important data in your source drive. • The Create without data copy Create without data copy Create without data copy Create without data copy Create without data copy option disables the disk copy function of the Mirrored set. • If you selected Create without data copy Create without data copy Create without data copy Create without data copy Create without data copy , the RAID 1 set must be repartitioned and reformatted to guarantee the consistency of its contents. PHYSICAL DRIVE 0 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXMB 1 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXMB 2 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXMB 3 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXMB MAIN MENU Auto configuration Manual configuration Create with data copy Create without data copy
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 online copy online copy online copy online copy option automatically copies the data to the target drives on the background while writing to the source drives. The offline copy offline copy offline copy offline copy offline copy option allows you to copy the contents of the source drive to the target drives now. f. Use the up or down arrow keys to select desired copy method, then press <Enter>. g. The utility prompts a message to input the RAID size, use the up or down arrow keys to set the RAID size then press <Enter>. h. Press <Y> to confirm or <N> to return to the Main Menu. A copy progress appears if you previously selected offline copy. MAIN MENU Auto configuration Manual configuration online copy offline copy
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 utility main menu, select Create RAID Create RAID Create RAID Create RAID Create RAID set set set set set then press <Enter>. 2. From the sub-menu Select CONCATENATION CONCATENATION CONCATENATION CONCATENATION CONCATENATION then press <Enter>. MAIN MENU Create RAID set Delete RAID set Rebuild Raid1 set Resolve Conflicts Low Level Format Logical Drive Info RAID0 RAID1 RAID10 SPARE DRIVE RAID0 RAID1 RAID5 RAID10 SPARE DRIVE CONCATENATION • Configure a CONCATENATION set when using a single Serial ATA drive; otherwise, the system will not recognize the drive. • You can also create a RAID set using the SATARAID5 GUI utility under a Windows ® environment. PHYSICAL DRIVE 0 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXMB 1 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXMB 2 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXMB 3 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXMB 3. The selection bar moves to the Physical Drive menu. Using the up or down arrow keys, select a drive then press <Enter> to set a drive for the RAID set. 4. The utility prompts a message to input the RAID size, use the up or down arrow keys to set the RAID size then press <Enter>. 5. Press <Y> to confirm or <N> to return to the Main Menu.
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. To create a RAID driver disk: 1. Boot your computer. 2. Press <Del> during POST to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Set the optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. Save changes and exit BIOS. 5. Insert the support CD into the optical drive. 6. Press the any key when the system prompts “Press any key to boot from the optical drive.” The following menu appears: 1) Make ULi RAID Driver Disk 2) Format Floppy Disk 3) FreeDOS command prompt Please choose 1 ~ 3:_ 7. Press <1> to create a RAID driver disk. 8. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the floppy drive then press <Enter>. 9. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. - OR - - OR - - OR - - OR - - OR - 1. Start Windows ® . 2. Place the motherboard support CD into the optical drive. 3. When the Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers menu appears, click Make ULi Chipset Driver Make ULi Chipset Driver Make ULi Chipset Driver Make ULi Chipset Driver Make ULi Chipset Driver Disk Disk Disk Disk Disk t o create a ULI RAID driver disk. 4. Insert a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. 5. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection. To install the RAID driver: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Press <F6> then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.
6 This chapter tells how to install CrossFire™ graphics cards to avail of ATI’s Multi-Video Processing technology. ATI CrossFire™ technology support
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 ........................................................... 6-5
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 Requirements Requirements Requirements Requirements • CrossFire™ Edition graphics card (Master) • CrossFire™-ready graphics card (Slave) • CrossFire™-ready motherboard, such as the ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE motherboard. • Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. See “7. Power connectors” on page 2-28 for details. • Visit the ATI website or download the CrossFire™ Xpress 3200 Edition User’s Guide from the support CD for detailed hardware requirements and installation procedures. • The ATI CrossFire™ technology supports only the following operating systems: - Windows ® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Windows ® XP Professional 64-bit Edition. • Make sure that your graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFire™ Technology. Download the latest driver from the ATI website (www.ati.com) • The maximum resolution of CrossFire™ Xpress 3200 Edition is 1600 x 1200 at 65 MHz when you use DVI output. Before you begin Before you begin Before you begin Before you begin Before you begin Uninstall other graphics card driver Uninstall other graphics card driver Uninstall other graphics card driver Uninstall other graphics card driver Uninstall other graphics card driver s in your system s in your system s in your system s in your system s in your system To uninstall other graphics card drivers: 1. Close all current applications. 2. Go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs . 3. Select your current graphics card driver/s. 4. Select Add/Remove Add/Remove Add/Remove Add/Remove Add/Remove . 5. Restart your system.
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™ Edition (Master) graphics card into the blue slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. 6.2 Hardware installation Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards Before installing a CrossFire™ system, refer to the user guide that came with the ATI CrossFire™ Edition graphics card. To install the graphics cards: 1. Prepare one CrossFire™ Edition graphics card, which will serve as the Master graphics card, and one CrossFire™-ready graphics card, which will serve as the Slave graphics card. Master graphics card Master graphics card Master graphics card Master graphics card Master graphics card Slave graphics card Slave graphics card Slave graphics card Slave graphics card Slave graphics card
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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 end to the corresponding port on your monitor. 7. Connect an auxiliary power source from the power supply to the graphics cards. 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 7
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 documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. The ATI CrossFire™ technology supports only the following operating systems: • Windows ® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with Service Pack 2 (SP2) • Windows ® XP Professional 64-bit Edition. 1. Turn on your system and log in with administrator rights. 2. Place the CrossFire™ installation CD in your optical drive. The opening menu appears. Click Install CrossFire Install CrossFire Install CrossFire Install CrossFire Install CrossFire drivers drivers drivers drivers drivers . 3. The installation window appears. Click Next Next Next Next Next t o continue. 4. Read the License Agreement, then click Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes .
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. Installation begins. 7. A status window appears, indicating the progress of the installation. 8. The Setup Complete Setup Complete Setup Complete Setup Complete Setup Complete window appears, indicating that the driver files have been copied to your computer. Click Yes Yes Yes Yes Y e s to restart your computer now or No No No No N o to restart later. Click Finish Finish Finish Finish Finish . • Select Express Express Express Express Express t o install the HydraVision™ multi-monitor and desktop management software, as well as the ATI driver. • Select Custom Custom Custom Custom Custom t o individually choose desired software components.
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 Catalyst™ Control Center allows you to access display features of the ATI hardware and software you installed. Use this application to adjust your graphic settings, enable/disable connected devices, and change your desktop orientation. Launching the Catalyst™ Control Center Launching the Catalyst™ Control Center Launching the Catalyst™ Control Center Launching the Catalyst™ Control Center Launching the Catalyst™ Control Center There are several ways to launch the Catalyst™ Control Center: • On the Windows ® task bar, click Start Start Start Start Start > ATI Catalyst™ Control ATI Catalyst™ Control ATI Catalyst™ Control ATI Catalyst™ Control ATI Catalyst™ Control Center Center Center Center Center > Catalyst™ Control Center Catalyst™ Control Center Catalyst™ Control Center Catalyst™ Control Center Catalyst™ Control Center • Double-click the Catalyst™ Control Center desktop shortcut. • On the Windows ® task bar, double-click the Catalyst™ Control Center icon.
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 Catalyst™ Control Center Dialog Box The Catalyst™ Control Center Dialog Box The Catalyst™ Control Center Dialog Box View The Catalyst™ Control Center provides two views: • Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard - simple view with wizards for beginners • Advance Advance Advance Advance Advance - allows advanced users to access and configure the complete features of the software • Set to Advance Advance Advance Advance Advance view to enable the CrossFire™ function. • Make sure that the Dual-slot configuration item in the BIOS is set to [Auto] or [Dual Video Cards] if you want to enable the CrossFire™ function.
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 Settings Graphics Settings Graphics Settings . 3. In the CrossFire™ Settings dialog, tick the box opposite Enable Enable Enable Enable Enable CrossFire™ CrossFire™ CrossFire™ CrossFire™ CrossFire™ . 4. Click OK to effect the setting. 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 Hotkeys Click the Hotkeys Hotkeys Hotkeys Hotkeys Hotkeys tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the Hotkeys Manager, which allows you to create key combinations as shortcuts for performing certain functions quickly.
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™ Control Center to access the Profiles Manager, which allows you to create customized environments for your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Preferences Click the Preferences Preferences Preferences Preferences Preferences tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to select a language, restore defaults, change skins, or enable/disable the System Tray icon.
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™ CrossFire™ CrossFire™ CrossFire™ CrossFire™ item in Graphics Settings Graphics Settings Graphics Settings Graphics Settings Graphics Settings will not show up if the motherboard or the VGA card you use doesn’t support the CrossFire™ system.
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