User manual ASUS M2R32-MVP

Motherboard M2R32-MVP E2770 Second Edition V2 August 2006 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. 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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. ii Contents Notices ............................................................................................... vii Safety information ............................................................................ viii About this guide ................................................................................. ix M2R32-MVP specifications summary .................................................. xi Chapter 1: 1.1 1.2 1.3 Product introduction Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-1 Package contents ................................................................. 1-1 Special features .................................................................... 1-2 1.3.1 1.3.2 Product highlights ................................................... 1-2 Innovative ASUS features ....................................... 1-4 Chapter 2: 2.1 2.2 Hardware information Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 2-2 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 Placement direction ................................................ 2-2 Screw holes ............................................................ 2-2 Motherboard layout ................................................ 2-3 Layout Contents ..................................................... 2-4 Installing the CPU .................................................... 2-6 Installing the heatsink and fan ................................ 2-8 Overview ............................................................... 2-11 Memory Configurations ......................................... 2-12 Installing a DDR2 DIMM ......................................... 2-16 Removing a DDR2 DIMM ........................................ 2-16 Installing an expansion card .................................. 2-17 Configuring an expansion card .............................. 2-17 Interrupt assignments .......................................... 2-18 Two PCI slots ........................................................ 2-19 Two PCI Express x1 slots ...................................... 2-19 Two PCI Express x16 slots ................................... 2-19 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-6 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.4 System memory ................................................................. 2-11 2.4.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 2.4.4 2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-17 2.5.1 2.5.2 2.5.3 2.5.4 2.5.5 2.5.6 iii Contents 2.6 2.7 Jumper ............................................................................... 2-21 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-24 2.7.1 2.7.2 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 2-24 Internal connectors ............................................... 2-26 Chapter 3: 3.1 3.2 Powering up Starting up for the first time ................................................ 3-1 Powering off the computer .................................................. 3-2 3.2.1 3.2.2 Using the OS shut down function ........................... 3-2 Using the dual function power switch .................... 3-2 Chapter 4: 4.1 4.1.1 4.1.2 4.1.3 4.1.4 4.1.5 4.2 4.2.1 4.2.2 4.2.3 4.2.4 4.2.5 4.2.6 4.2.7 4.2.8 4.2.9 4.3 4.3.1 4.3.2 4.3.3 4.3.4 4.3.5 4.3.6 4.3.7 iv BIOS Setup ASUS Update utility ................................................ 4-1 Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 4-4 ASUS EZ Flash utility .............................................. 4-5 AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 4-6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 4-9 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 4-12 Menu bar ............................................................... 4-12 Navigation keys .................................................... 4-12 Menu items ........................................................... 4-13 Sub-menu items ................................................... 4-13 Configuration fields .............................................. 4-13 Pop-up window ..................................................... 4-13 Scroll bar .............................................................. 4-13 General help .......................................................... 4-13 System Time ......................................................... 4-14 System Date ......................................................... 4-14 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 4-14 Language .............................................................. 4-14 Primary IDE Master/Slave SATA1-4 ............................................................... 4-15 Storage Configuration .......................................... 4-16 System Information .............................................. 4-17 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 4-11 Main menu .......................................................................... 4-14 4.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 4-18 4.4.1 4.4.2 4.4.3 4.4.4 4.4.5 4.4.6 JumperFree Configuration .................................... 4-18 CPU Configuration ................................................. 4-22 Chipset ................................................................. 4-25 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................ 4-27 PCI PnP ................................................................. 4-29 USB Configuration ................................................. 4-30 Suspend Mode ...................................................... 4-32 Repost Video on S3 Resume ................................ 4-32 ACPI Version Features .......................................... 4-32 ACPI APIC Support ................................................ 4-32 APM Configuration ................................................ 4-33 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 4-35 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 4-37 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 4-38 Security ................................................................ 4-38 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ................................................... 4-42 ASUS O.C. Profile .................................................. 4-43 4.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 4-32 4.5.1 4.5.2 4.5.3 4.5.4 4.5.5 4.5.6 4.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 4-37 4.6.1 4.6.2 4.6.3 4.7 Tools menu ......................................................................... 4-42 4.7.1 4.7.2 4.8 Exit menu ........................................................................... 4-45 Chapter 5: 5.1 5.2 Software support Installing an operating system ............................................. 5-1 Support CD information ........................................................ 5-1 5.2.1 5.2.2 5.2.3 5.2.4 5.2.5 5.2.6 5.2.7 Running the support CD ......................................... 5-1 Drivers menu .......................................................... 5-2 Utilities menu .......................................................... 5-3 Make Disk menu ...................................................... 5-5 Manuals menu ......................................................... 5-6 ASUS Contact information ...................................... 5-7 Other information ................................................... 5-7 v 5.4 Software information ........................................................... 5-9 5.3.1 5.3.2 5.3.3 5.3.4 5.3.5 ASUS MyLogo2TM .................................................... 5-9 AI Net 2 ................................................................ 5-11 ASUS PC Probe II ................................................... 5-12 Cool `n' QuietTM Technology .................................. 5-18 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility .............. 5-20 Installing hard disks .............................................. 5-26 ATI® RAID configurations ...................................... 5-26 5.4 RAID configurations ............................................................ 5-25 5.4.1 5.4.2 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk ................................................. 5-32 Chapter 6: 6.1 ATI CrossFireTM technology support Overview ............................................................................... 6-1 Requirements ....................................................................... 6-1 Before you begin .................................................................. 6-1 6.2 6.3 Hardware installation ............................................................ 6-2 Installing CrossFireTM graphics cards ..................................... 6-2 Software information ........................................................... 6-5 6.3.1 6.3.2 Installing the device drivers .................................... 6-5 Using the CatalystTM Control Center ....................... 6-7 vi Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: · This device may not cause harmful interference, and · This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Canadian Department of Communications 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 ICES-003. vii Safety information Electrical safety · To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. · When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. · 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 · 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. viii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: · Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. 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 This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. 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 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. C h a p t e r 6 : A T I C r o s s F i r eTM t e c h n o l o g y s u p p o r t This chapter tells how to install ATI CrossFireTM graphics cards. · · · · · Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package. 2. ix Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. C A U T I O N : Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. I M P O R T A N T : Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. N O T E : Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key. Example: means that you must press the Enter or Return key. If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: Italics 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 /iM2R32-MVP.ROM x M2R32-MVP specifications summary CPU Socket AM2 for AMD AthlonTM 64 X2/AthlonTM 64 FX/ AthlonTM 64/SempronTM processor AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32- and 64-bit computing Supports AMD Cool `n' QuietTM Technology Supports AMD HyperTransportTM Technology Supports AMD Live!TM Ready ATITM CrossFireTM Xpress 3200/ATITM SB600 2000/1600 MT/s Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 8 GB unbufferred ECC/non-ECC 800/667/533 MHz DDR2 memory modules 2 x PCI ExpressTM x16 slots with CrossFire support at full x16, x16 mode 2 x PCI ExpressTM x1 slots 2 x PCI slots Supports ATI CrossFireTM graphics cards (both at x16 mode) ATI SB600 Southbridge supports: - 1 x IDE connector for two 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, and RAID 0+1 JMicron® 360 SATA controller supports: - 1 x External Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s hard disk (SATA Onthe-Go) SoundMAX® ADI 1988A 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC Supports Multi-streaming and Universal Audio Jack Coaxial S/PDIF Out port on the rear panel Marvell® 88E8001 Gigabit LAN controller, featuring AI NET2 VIA VT6308P controller supports: - 1 x IEEE 1394a connector at mid-board - 1 x IEEE 1394a connector at rear-board Supports up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0 (continued on the next page) Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots CrossFireTM Storage High Definition Audio LAN IEEE 1394a USB BIOS features xi M2R32-MVP specifications summary ASUS special features Stack Cool 2 ASUS SATA On-the-Go (External Serial ATA port on the rear panel) Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Q-Fan2 Technology Intelligent overclocking tools: - AI NOSTM (Non-delay Overclocking System) - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - AI Clock Skew ASUS O.C. Profile: overclocking configuration-sharing tool Precision Tweaker supports: - DIMM voltage: 12-step DRAM voltage control - Core voltage: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.025 V increment 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 LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IEEE1394a port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x External Serial ATA port 1 x Serial (COM) port 8-Channel audio ports WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion, PXE, and RPL (continued on the next page) Overclocking Rear panel Manageabiity xii M2R32-MVP specifications summary Internal connectors 3 x USB 2.0 connectors for six additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x SATA connectors 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1x CPU/2 x Chassis/1 x Power fan connectors 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector Chassis intrusion connector Front panel High Definition Audio connector System panel connector Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Support CD contents Form factor *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii xiv This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports Product information 1 Chapter summary 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-1 Package contents ................................................................. 1-1 Special features .................................................................... 1-2 ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 1.1 Welcome! T h a n k y o u f o r b u y i n g a n A S U S® M 2 R 3 2 - M V P m o t h e r b o a r d ! 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 ASUS M2R32-MVP motherboard 1 x Floppy disk drive signal cable 1 x Ultra DMA cable 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x 2-port Serial ATA power cable 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 module I/O shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector set (USB, IEEE1394a, system panel; retail version only) ASUS motherboard support CD User guide Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CDs Documentation If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ASUS M2R32-MVP 1-1 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard supports AMD socket AM2 single-core Athlon 64/ Sempron and dual-core Athlon 64 X2/Athlon 64 FX processors with 2MB/ 1MB/512KB L2 cache, which is based on 64-bit architecture. It features 2000/1600 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support and AMD Cool `n' Quiet Technology. See page 2-6 for details. ATI CrossFireTM Xpress 3200 The motherboard features ATI CrossFireTM 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 CrossFireTM Xpress 3200 also comes with the ATI CatalystTM Control Center that allows you to get real-time 3D-rendered previews of adjustments to your display configurations and advanced 3D settings. PCI ExpressTM 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 2-19 for details. Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with the Marvell® 88E8001 Gigabit LAN controller to provide the total solution for your networking needs, LAN, and file sharing requirements. See page 2-24 for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go The motherboard fully supports the Serial ATA II 3.0 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the ATI® SB 600 chipset. The Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with a host of new features, including Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm. Serial ATA allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count and reduced voltage required. Leveraging these Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s features is the SATA-On-The-Go. Supported by the JMicron® Serial ATA controller, the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connector (on the rear panel) provides smart setup and hot-plug function. See pages 2-25 and 2-27 for details. 8-channel high definition audio Onboard is the ADI® AD1988A 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. 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 2-31 for details. 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 2-25 and 2-30 for details. ASUS M2R32-MVP 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat that critical components generate. 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 NOSTM (Non-Delay Overclocking System) ASUS Non-delay Overclocking SystemTM (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. Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording. 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 5-11 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction