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ii ii ii ii ii Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.
iii iii iii iii iii Contents Notices ............................................................................................... vii Safety information ............................................................................ viii About this guide .
iv iv iv iv iv Contents 2.6 Jumper ............................................................................... 2-18 2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-19 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .........
v v v v v Contents 4.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 4-18 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration .................................... 4-18 4.4.2 CPU Configuration .............................................
vi vi vi vi vi Contents 5.3 Software information ........................................................... 5-8 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo™ ....................................................... 5-8 5.3.2 AI Net 2 ..........................................
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.
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.
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 guid.
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.
xi xi xi xi xi A8R-MVP 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 Expa.
xii xii xii xii xii ASUS PEG Link AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) Precision Tweaker: - vDIMM: 8-step DRAM voltage control - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.025 increment - Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) allows FSB tuning from 200 MHz up to 400 M Hz at 1 MHz increment ASUS C.
1 Product information This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-1 1.2 Package contents ...................................................
ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 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 b.
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ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 Serial ATA I/II technology Serial ATA I/II technology Serial ATA I/II technology Serial ATA I/II technology Serial ATA I/II technology The motherboard supports the Se rial ATA II 3 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the ULI M1575 Southbridge .
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ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos.
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2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview .....................................................
ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 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.
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 A8R-MVP ® 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 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 PRI_IDE P ANEL A8R-MVP ® CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CD AUX 4Mbit BIOS AAFP A TX12V CLRTC EA TXPWR USB56 SB_PWR CHA_F AN 24.
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ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount 939-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64FX/AMD Athlon™ 64 / Athlon™ 64 X2 processor.
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 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle.
ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 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 heatsi.
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. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base.
ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 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.
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ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2.4.2 2.4.2 2.4.2 2.4.2 2.4.2 Memory Configurations Memory Configurations Memory Configurations Memory Configu.
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ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 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.
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ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assi.
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ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 • 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.
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ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 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.
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ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 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.
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ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors CPU, Chassis, and.
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 Never connect a 1394 cable 1394 cable 1394 cable 1394 cable 1394 cable t o the USB connectors.
ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 • 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.
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 NEVER connect a USB cable USB cable USB cable USB cable USB cable t o the IEEE 1394a connector.
ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 10. 10. 10. 10. 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Fr.
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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 A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time ................................................ 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer ..................................................
ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 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.
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4 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 4-11 4.
ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 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.
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 .
ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 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.
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.
ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 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 utili.
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.
ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 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.
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.
ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 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.
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 .
ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 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.
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 Enter Go to Sub Screen Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc.
ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 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.
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 Enter Go to Sub Screen Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc.
ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 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 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main 4.
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ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 4-17 4-17 4-17 4-17 4-17 Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.
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 Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc.
ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 4-19 4-19 4-19 4-19 4-19 PCIE Frequency [100] PCIE Frequency [100] PCIE Frequency [100] PCIE Frequency [100] PCIE Frequency [100] Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency. Use the <+>/<-> key or the number keys to set the value.
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 DDR Voltage [Auto] DDR Voltage [Auto] DDR Voltage [Auto] DDR Voltage [Auto] DDR Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR memory voltage.
ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 4-21 4-21 4-21 4-21 4-21 The following item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking AI Overclocking AI Overclocking AI Overclocking AI Overclocking item to [Manual].
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 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc.
ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 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.
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.
ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 4-25 4-25 4-25 4-25 4-25 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.
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 v02.53 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc.
ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 4-27 4-27 4-27 4-27 4-27 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 Advanced 4.
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 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].
ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 4-29 4-29 4-29 4-29 4-29 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 Advanced 4.
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 v02.53 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc.
ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 4-31 4-31 4-31 4-31 4-31 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.
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 Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc.
ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 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 v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power 4.
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 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.
ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 4-35 4-35 4-35 4-35 4-35 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.
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 CPU QFan Control [Disabled] CPU QFan Control [Disabled] CPU QFan .
ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 4-37 4-37 4-37 4-37 4-37 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.
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ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 4-39 4-39 4-39 4-39 4-39 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.
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 Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Dis.
ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 4-41 4-41 4-41 4-41 4-41 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.
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 To set a User Password: 1.
ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 4-43 4-43 4-43 4-43 4-43 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.
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5 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package..
ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system ............................................. 5-1 5.2 Support CD information ........................................................
ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 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.
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.
ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 5-3 5-3 5-3 5-3 5-3 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.
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ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 5-7 5-7 5-7 5-7 5-7 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.
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 5.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation.
ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 5-9 5-9 5-9 5-9 5-9 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.
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 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.
ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 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.
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ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 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.
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 Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value.
ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 5-15 5-15 5-15 5-15 5-15 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.
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 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.
ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 5-17 5-17 5-17 5-17 5-17 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’ Q.
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ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 Jack configuration This screen helps you configure your computer ’s audio ports, depending on the audio devices you have installed. Adjust speaker volume This screen helps you adjust speaker volume.
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 Audio preferences Audio preferences Audio preferences Audio preferences Audio preferences Click the icon to go to the Preferences Preferences Preferences Preferences Preferences page.
ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 Microphone options Microphone options Microphone options Microphone options Microphone options Click the Liste.
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 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.
ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 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.
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 The Main Menu on the upper left side allows you to select an operation to perform.
ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 5-27 5-27 5-27 5-27 5-27 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.
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ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 5-29 5-29 5-29 5-29 5-29 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.
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 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.
ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 5-31 5-31 5-31 5-31 5-31 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.
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 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.
ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 5-33 5-33 5-33 5-33 5-33 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.
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6 This chapter tells how to install CrossFire™ graphics cards to avail of ATI’s Multi-Video Processing technology. ATI ® MVP technology support.
ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP Chapter summary 6 6.1 Overview ............................................................................... 6-1 6.2 Hardware installation .............................................
ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 6-1 6-1 6-1 6-1 6-1 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the ATI ® MVP (Multi-Video Processing) technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards.
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ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 6-3 6-3 6-3 6-3 6-3 Slave graphics card Slave graphics card Slave graphics card Slave graphics card Slave graphics card Master graphics card Master graphics card Master graphics card Master graphics card Master graphics card 3.
6-4 6-4 6-4 6-4 6-4 Chapter 6: Chapter 6: Chapter 6: Chapter 6: Chapter 6: ATI ATI ATI ATI ATI ® ® ® ® ® MVP technology support MVP technology support MVP technology support MVP technology support MVP technology support 5. Connect one end of the external cable to the Slave graphics card.
ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 6-5 6-5 6-5 6-5 6-5 6. Connect the other end of the external cable to the Master graphics card. 7. Connect the loose end to the corresponding port on your monitor. 8. Connect an auxiliary power source from the power supply to the graphics cards.
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ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 6. Select the components that you want to install, then click Next Next Next Next Next . 7. Installation begins. 8. A status window appears, indicating the progress of the installation.
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ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 6-9 6-9 6-9 6-9 6-9 The Catalyst™ Control Center Dialog Box The Catalyst™ Control Center Dialog Box The Catalyst™ Control Center .
6-10 6-10 6-10 6-10 6-10 Chapter 6: Chapter 6: Chapter 6: Chapter 6: Chapter 6: ATI ATI ATI ATI ATI ® ® ® ® ® MVP technology support MVP technology support MVP technology support MVP technology support MVP technology support To enable CrossFire™: 1.
ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP ASUS A8R-MVP 6-11 6-11 6-11 6-11 6-11 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.
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Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Asus A8R-MVP c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Asus A8R-MVP - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Asus A8R-MVP, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Asus A8R-MVP va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Asus A8R-MVP, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Asus A8R-MVP.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Asus A8R-MVP. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Asus A8R-MVP ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.