Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product M2R32-MVP Asus
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Motherboard M2R32-MVP.
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.
iii iii iii iii iii Contents Notices ............................................................................................... vii Safety information ............................................................................ viii About this guide .
iv iv iv iv iv Contents 2.6 Jumper ............................................................................... 2-19 2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-22 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .........
v v v v v 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.
vi vi vi vi vi 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.
vii vii vii vii vii 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.
viii viii viii viii viii 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.
ix ix ix ix ix M2R32-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 Ex.
x x x x x 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 .
xi xi xi xi xi 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/PDI.
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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 ......
ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-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.
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ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go Serial ATA 3.
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ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 PEG Link Mode for two graphics cards PEG Link Mode for two graphics cards PEG Link Mode for two graphics .
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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 M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview ...........................................
ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-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 M2R32-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 M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-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 P ANEL M2R32-MVP ® AAFP CHASSIS 24.
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ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 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) 2-24 2.
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ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 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.
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ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 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.
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.
ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 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 Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 DDR2 (800 MHz) Qualified Vendors List DDR2 (800 MHz) Qualified Vendors List DDR2 (800 MHz) Qualified.
2-14 2-14 2-14 2-14 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing a DDR2 DIMM Installing a DDR2 DIMM Installing a DDR2 DIMM Installing a DDR2 DIMM Installing a DDR2 DIMM 3.
ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.
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ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 Two PCI slots Two PCI slots Two PCI slots Two PCI slots Two PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
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ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2.6 Jumper 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 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.
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ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature.
2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.7 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.
ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 9. 9. 9. 9. 9. Microphone port (pink) Microphone port (pink) Microphone port (pink) Microphone port (pink) Microphone port (pink) . This port connects a microphone.
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 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.
ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 Black or gray Drive jumper Drive jumper Drive jumper Drive jumper Drive jumper Mode Mode Mode Mode M.
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 Connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device.
ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors CPU, Ch.
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.
ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 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.
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ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 10. 10. 10. 10. 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Front panel audio connector (10-1 pi.
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ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-33 2-33 2-33 2-33 2-33 13. 13. 13. 13. 13. Q-Connector (System panel) Q-Connector (System panel) Q-Connector (System panel).
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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 M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time ................................................ 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer ........................................
ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-MVP ASUS M2R32-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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