Motherboard M2A-MVP
E2910 First Edition V1 November 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”).
Contents Notices.......................................................................................................... vi Safety information...................................................................................... vii M2A-MVP specifications summary............................................................. x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!....................................................................................... 1-2 1.3 Special features......................
Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS............................................. 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk........................................ 2-2 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility................................................................. 2-4 2.1.2 2.1.4 2.2 2.1.5 BIOS menu screen......................................................... 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys.............................................................. 2-12 2.2.5 2.2.6 2.2.7 2.2.
Contents 2.5.3 ACPI Version Features [ACPI v1.0]............................... 2-29 2.5.5 APM Configuraiton......................................................... 2-30 2.5.4 2.6 2.5.6 2.8 2.9 2.10 Hardware Monitor.......................................................... 2-31 Boot menu................................................................................... 2-33 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority....................................................... 2-33 2.6.3 Security....................
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.
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.
About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • • • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It also 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.
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: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
M2A-MVP specifications summary CPU Socket AM2 for AMD® Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™ 64 FX ������ Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ processor AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32- and 64-bit ��������� computing AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology AMD Live!™ Ready Chipset AMD 480X CrossFire™ Chipset/ SB600 System bus 2000/1600 MT/s Memory 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 ������� m
M2A-MVP specifications summary Back panel I/O ports 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 Parallel port 1 x Serial (COM) port 6-Channel High Definition audio I/O Internal ����������������������� I/O connectors 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x Serial ATA 3.
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS® M2A-MVP 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.
Dual-Core CPU Enjoy the extraordinary CPU power from the latest dual-core CPU. The advanced processing technology contains two physical CPU cores with individually dedicated L2 cache to satisfy the rising demand for more powerful processing capability. Dual Channel DDR2 800 DDR2 is the next generation memory technology to replace the current DDR. With the highest speed up to 800 MHz, DDR2 memory provides great performance for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. See page 1-14 for details.
IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC portable devices. See pages 1-25 and 1-31 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jacks.
1.3.2 ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. This utility saves users the cost and hassle of buying a replacement BIOS chip. See page 2-6 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS.
1.4 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.
1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. 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. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation.
1.5.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR CPU_FAN ATX12V SPDIF_O1 30.
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ 64FX/Sempron™ processor. The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Opteron processor. Make sure you use a CPU designed for the AM2 socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.
3. 4. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. 6. 1-10 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. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with the heatsink package.
1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Athlon™ 64FX/Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ 64 X2/Sempron™ 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.
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.
5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CPU_FAN M2A-MVP M2A-MVP CPU fan connector • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is backward compatible with the legacy 3-pin CPU fan.
1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket.
1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • For dual-channel configuration, the total size of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same (DIMM_A1+ DIMM_B1 = DIMM_A2+ DIMM_B2) • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List below for details.
M2A-MVP Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability 1-16 Size Vendor Chip No.
M2A-MVP Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No.
M2A-MVP Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-553 MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Qimonda Qimonda Qimonda Qimonda Qimonda Qimonda Qimonda Qimonda SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Hynix Hynix Hynix Hynix Hynix Hynix CORSAIR ELPIDA KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGMAX E5116AF-5C-E HYB18T512800AF37 5YDIID9GCT HYB18T512160AF-3.
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 2 To install a DIMM: 1. 2. 3. 3 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket.
1.8 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. 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. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
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1.8.4 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. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 Two PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports two 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. 1.8.
• In single card mode, we recommend that you install a VGA card on the blue PCI Express slot and install any other PCI Express device on the black PCI Express slot. • In CrossFire™ mode, each PCI Express x16 slot works at x8 bandwidth. • In CrossFire™ mode, install the ATI CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics card on the blue PCI Express slot; otherwise, the system will not boot.
1.9 1. Jumper 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.
2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. 1 2 KBPWR +5V (Default) 2 3 +5VSB M2A-MVP M2A-MVP Keyboard power setting 3.
1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 12 1. 3 11 10 4 9 8 76 5 PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. 3. IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 4. LAN (RJ-45) port.
Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink 9. Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In 4-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In 6-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 10. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4.
1.10.2 1. Internal connectors 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 a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. M2A-MVP FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
Drive jumper setting Single device Two devices Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of device(s) Cable connector Black Black — Master Slave Gray Master Black or gray Slave If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select,” make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1[red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [black], SATA4 [black] These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.
• 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. Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector SATA1/SATA2 SATA3/SATA4 4. Color Red Black Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data disk Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch.
5. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A ~ 7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. 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.
7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB 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. USB78 NC GND USB_P8+ USB_P8USB+5V NC GND USB_P6+ USB_P6USB+5V M2A-MVP GND USB_P9+ USB_P9USB+5V M2A-MVP USB 2.
9. 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.
11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
12. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. +5V Ground Ground Speaker SPEAKER PLED- PLED+ PLED Reset Ground M2A-MVP PWR Ground IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PANEL RESET IDE_LED PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply.
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This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy, USB Flash disk, or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 2. 4. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.
2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 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 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. 2. 3. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.
• • 2.1.3 This function can support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format only. Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 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.
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. 2. 3. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.
2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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, the USB flash disk, or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD, the USB flash disk, or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.
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. 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. 2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy...
2.1.5 • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment.
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 > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. ASUS M2A-MVP 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next.
4. 5. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next. 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 To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. 2. 3. 4. 2-10 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “2.1 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.
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Main Menu bar Advanced Power Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time [17:20:30] System Date [Mon 11/06/2006] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 General help :[Not :[Not :[Not :[Not :[Not :[Not Storage Configuration System Information Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field.
2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Sub-menu items Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. [06:22:54] [Mon 11/06/2006] [1.44M, 3.
2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section “2.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time [17:20:30] System Date [Thu 05/22/2006] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.
2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave; SATA1-4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press to display the IDE device information. SATA 1 Device Select the type of device connected to the system.
PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.
2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
2.4 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 USB Configuration 2.4.
The following items appear only when the AI Overclocking item is set to [Manual]. FSB Frequency [200] Allows you to adjust the FSB frequency. The value of this item is autodetected by the BIOS. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the FSB frequency. You can also type the desired FSB frequency using the numeric keypad. The values range from 200 to 400. Processor Frequency (FID) [Auto] This item is not configurable. Processor Voltage (VID) [Auto] This item is not configurable.
2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.06 AGESA Version: 02.06.11 Physical Count: 1 Logical Count: 1 AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3000+ Revision: F2 Cache L1: 64 KB Cache L2: 256 KB Speed : 1689MHz Current FSB Multiplier: 8x Maximum FSB Multiplier: 8x Able to Change Freq.
Memory Configuraiton Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Memory configuration Memory Frequency CAS Latency (CL) TRCD TRP TRAS 2T Mode MCT Timing Mode Bank Interleaving Enable Clock to All DIMMs MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID Memory Hole Remapping [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the DRAM Frequency programming method. If Auto, the DRAM speed will be based on SPDs. If Limit, the DRAM speed will not exceed the specified value.
TRRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2T] [3T] [4T] [5T] TRC [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [11T] [12T] [13T]~[26T] Bank Interleaving [Auto] Sets to [Auto] or disables the Bank Memory Interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] ������ [Auto] Enable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled] Enables or disables the unused clocks to DIMMs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] Enables or disables the MemClk Tri-Stating during C3 and Alt VID.
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.
Hyper Transport Configuration Allows you to configure the HT links. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Hyper Transport Configuration RD480 HT Link Three State RD480 RD480 HT Drive Strength RD480 HT Receiver Comp. Ctrl Options [Disabled] [Auto] [Auto] Disabled Enabled RD480 HT Link Three State [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] RD480 RD480 HT Drive Strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Optimal] RD480 HT Receiver Comp.
2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Onboard Devices HD Audio Azalia Device Front Panel Support Type Onboard LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode EPP Version ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ Options [Enabled] [HD Audio] [Enabled] [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [378] [EPP+ECP] [1.9] [DMA3] [IRQ7] Disabled Enabled HD Audio Azalia Device [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the HD Audio Azalia Device.
EPP Version [1.9] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [EPP] or [EPP+ECP]. This item allows you to select the Parallel Port EPP version. Configuration options: [1.9] [1.7] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP] or [EPP+ECP]. This item allows you to select the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] 2.4.
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] 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.
USB Controller [USB 1.1 and 2.0] Allows you to select or disable the USB controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [USB 1.1 Only] [USB 1.1 and 2.0] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). 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.
2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Suspend Mode [Auto] Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] ACPI Version Features [ACPI v1.0] ACPI APIC support [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. APM Configuration Hardware Monitor 2.5.
2.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration Options Restore on AC Power Loss [Disabled] Disabled Power On Power Off Last State Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By PCI/PCIe Devices [Disabled] RTC Resume [Disabled] Restore on AC Power Loss [Disabled] 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.
RTC Resume [Disabled] Enables or disables the RTC function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The succeeding items appear when the RTC Resume item is set to [Enabled]. RTC Alarm Date (Days) [15] To set the alarm date, highlight this item and press the <+> or <-> key to make the selection. RTC Alarm Time (HH:MM:SS) [12:30:30] To set the alarm time, use the , , or to select a field, and press the <+> or <-> key to make the selection. 2.5.
Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chasis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. VCORE Voltage; 3.3V Voltage; 5V Voltage; 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display these items.
2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Specifies the Boot Device Boot Priority sequence. Boot Settings Boot Device Priority A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Boot Settings Configuration Security 2.6.
Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo™ feature. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.
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. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a Supervisor Password: 1. 2. 3. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press . From the password box, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . Confirm the password when prompted.
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. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a User Password: 1. 2. 3. Select the Change User Password item and press . On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . Confirm the password when prompted.
2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to confirm your choice. Please see page 2-3, section 2.1.2 for details. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A/BP Current ROM BOARD: M2A-MVP VER: 0204 DATE: 10/25/06 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch 2.7.
Start O.C. Profile Allows you to run the utility to save and load CMOS. Press to run the utility. ASUSTek O.C.Profile Utility V1.00 Current CMOS BOARD: M2A-MVP VER: 0111 DATE: 10/25/06 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch 2-38 [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move • This function can support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.
2.8 Exit menu 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. Main Advanced Power Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation. Pressing does not immediately exit this menu.
2.9 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 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.
2.9.1 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 To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration: 1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive. 2. Connect the SATA signal cables. 2.9.
RAID BIOS Setup Utility (c) 2005 ULi Electronics Inc. www.uli.com.
Creating a RAID 0 configuration To create a RAID 0 set: 1. 2. 3. 4. From the ULI RAID BIOS Setup utility menu, move the cursor to Create RAID 0 Striping for Performance then press . Use the up or down arrow keys to select a drive then press or . The striped mark “S” appears before a selected drive. Repeat step 2 to select the second drive. The utility prompts the following warning message: Data on RAID drives will be deleted (Y/N)? 5. 6.
Creating a RAID 1 configuration To create a RAID 1 set: 1. 2. 3. 4. From the ULI RAID BIOS Setup utility menu, move the cursor to Create RAID 1 Mirroring for Reliability then press . Use the up or down arrow keys to select a drive then press or . The striped mark “M” appears before a selected drive. Repeat step 2 to select the second drive. The utility prompts the following warning message: Create RAID 1 (Y/N)? 5. 6. Press to continue or press to return to the menu.
Creating a RAID 0+1 configuration To create a RAID 0+1 set: 1. 2. From the ULI RAID BIOS Setup utility menu, move the cursor to Create RAID 0+1 Striping, Mirroring then press . The utility prompts the following warning message: Data on first 4 drives will be deleted (Y/N)? 3. 4. Press to continue or press to return to the menu. Key in a RAID name with a maximum of eight (8) alphanumeric characters then press . Do not use special characters or symbols.
5. 6. Key in a RAID name with a maximum of eight (8) alphanumeric characters then press . Do not use special characters or symbols. The utility displays the RAID Array settings at the bottom of the screen.
Deleting a RAID configuration To delete a RAID set: 1. 2. 3. From the ULI RAID BIOS Setup utility menu, move the cursor to Delete RAID Settings & Partition then press . Use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID set then press or . The striped mark “E” appears before a selected drive. The utility prompts the following warning message: Data on RAID drives will be deleted (Y/N)? Press to continue or press to return to the menu.
Rebuilding a RAID array This option allows you to rebuild an existing RAID array. To rebuild a RAID array: 1. 2. 3. From the ULI RAID BIOS Setup utility menu, move the cursor to Rebuild RAID Array then press . Use the up or down arrow keys to select the source drive from which to rebuild then press . The striped mark “R” appears before a selected drive. The utility prompts if you want to proceed with rebuilding the array. Press to continue or press to return to the menu.
2.10 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. 3. Set the optical drive as the primary boot device. 2. 4. 5. 6. Press during POST to enter the BIOS setup utility. Save changes and exit BIOS. Insert the support CD into the optical drive.
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This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/64-bit XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. 3.2 • 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.
3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers installation wizard. ATI Chipset Driver Installs the ATI® chipset driver. AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ driver. Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell® Yukon Gigabit Ethernet driver.
3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Install the ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard. ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet Utility Installs the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ software. 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.
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 you computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses.
3.2.5 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). Download the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from www.adobe.com if you do not have one. 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
3.2.7 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 Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format.
Technical support form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format.
