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    P5VD2-VM SE Motherboard
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    express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL
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    P5VD2-VM SE Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installling the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-13 1.7 System memory 1-15 1.7.1 Overview 1-15 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-15 1.7.3 Installing
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    connectors 1-26 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-5 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-6 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-10 2.2 BIOS
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    Exit menu 2-35 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-6 3.2.5 Manuals menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.2.7 Other
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    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 of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes
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    qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. This symbol of
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    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
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    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
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    P5VD2-VM SE specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Expansion slots VGA Storage Audio LAN USB Special features LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/ Pentium® 4/Celeron® D processors Supports Intel EIST/EM64T/Hyper-Threading Technology Northbridge: VIA P4M900
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    P5VD2-VM SE specifications summary Rear panel BIOS features Manageability Internal connectors Form Factor Support CD contents 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x VGA port 1 x COM port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 6-Channel Audio I/O ports 4 Mb Flash ROM,
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    xii
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    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-
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    Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5VD2-VM SE motherboard 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cables 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD ASUS Superb Software Library CD User guide If any of the above
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    digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the S/PDIF interface at midboard. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high‑end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-30 for details. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE
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    connect your computer to home theater decoders to produce crystal-clear digital audio. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to
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    off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. ® P5VD2-VM SE P5VD2-VM SE Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS
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    image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® P5VD2-VM SE 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    24.5cm (9.6in) 1.5.3 P5VD2-VM SE Motherboard layout 17.8cm (7.0in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 ATX12V LGA775 EATXPWR DDR2 DIMM1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM2 (64 bit,240-pin module) PARALLEL PORT VGA CHA_FAN PRI_IDE USB34 CPU_FAN LAN1_USB12 Top:Line In Center:Line Out LAN
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    to the socket pins resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5VD2-VM SE P5VD2-VM SE CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that
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    the PnP cap from the load B plate window to remove (B). Load plate 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of the socket. The socket alignment key should fit into Alignment key the CPU notch. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5VD2-VM SE A 1-
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    Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended. • Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. • For more information on
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    . To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-11
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    and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. ® P5VD2-VM SE CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5VD2-VM SE CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you
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    the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink B and fan assembly from the A A motherboard. B A B B A ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-13
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    4. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded
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    DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® P5VD2-VM SE P5VD2-VM SE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC
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    -6E-E AD29608A8A-3EG20648 AD29608A8A-3EG20645 DIMM support A* B* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    -3C HY5PS12821AFP-Y5 NT5TU64M8AE-3C EPD264082200-4 EPD264082200-4 DIMM support A* B* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-17
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    0606 AET93R370B 0640 AET92R370B 0644 DIMM support A* B* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    VTD264M8PC6G01A164129621 DIMM support A* B* * * * * * * * * Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: A - Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration B - Supports one pair of modules inserted into both slots ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-19
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    Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 1.7.4
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    by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-21
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    USB 2.0 controller - - shared - Onboard LAN shared - - - Onboard audio - shared - - Onboard VGA shared - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two
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    . The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-23
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    ! ® CLRTC P5VD2-VM SE 12 23 Normal P5VD2-VM SE Clear RTC RAM (Default) Clear RTC You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can
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    pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you can wake up the computer by pressing a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar) or using a USB device. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. PS2_USBPW ® 12 23 P5VD2-VM SE
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    .1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects blue). This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. In 4-channel and 6-channel configuration, the function of this
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    Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. VGA port. This 15-pin VGA port connects to a VGA monitor. 10. Serial port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. 11. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-27
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    the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. ® FLOPPY P5VD2-VM SE PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5VD2-VM SE Floppy disk
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    gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device(s). PRI_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. ® P5VD2-VM SE PIN1 P5VD2-VM SE IDE connector Single device Two devices
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    . Refer to the RAID controllers user manual in the motherboard support CD for detailed information on RAID configurations. See section "3.2.5 Manuals menu". SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND ® SATA1 P5VD2-VM SE P5VD2-VM SE SATA connectors GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND
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    CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5VD2-VM SE Fan connectors 6. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD) The connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, MPEG card or modem. CD (Black) ® P5VD2-VM SE P5VD2-VM SE Internal audio connector Left Audio
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    default, the pins labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND ® P5VD2-VM SE CHASSIS (Default) P5VD2-VM SE Chassis intrusion connector 1-32 Chapter
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    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. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC ® USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P5VD2-VM SE
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    that supports either High Definition Audio or legacy AC '97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR Azalia-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'97-compliant pin definition AGND NC NC NC ® P5VD2-VM SE AAFP
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    mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE
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    1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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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 BIOS setup ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 2-
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    the BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. ASUS EZ Flash utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD
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    > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. Click Next. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 2-
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    > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Save. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. P5VD2VMS.ROM P5VD2VMS
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    Click Start, then select Run. d. In the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D is your optical drive letter. e. Press , then follow screen instructions to continue. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 2-
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    : 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the same to P5VD2VMS.ROM. 2. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. Press + during POST to display the following. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for
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    oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.21ES(05.09.06BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... done Write to file...... ok A:\> The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 2-
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    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
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    off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check .......... Erasing flash ........ done Writing flash ........ done Verifying flash ...... done Erasing BootBlock.... done Verifying BootBlock.. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 2-
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    2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare
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    updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE
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    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
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    BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit System Time [10:55:25] System Date [Mon 07/05/2006] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 [ST320410A] [ASUS configuration For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 2-13
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    select an item that is not user-configurable. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it then press to display a list of options. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press
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    "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 2-15
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    ) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA
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    06/06 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.93GHz Speed Count : 2933MHz : 1 System Memory Usable Size: 128MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE
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    to display the configuration options. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-12.4 USB Devices Enabled: 1 Mouse USB 1.1 Ports Configuration USB 2.0 Ports Enable Legacy USB Support Port 64/60 Emulation USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-off Options Enabled Disabled
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    the USB 2.0 controller mode to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or FullSpeed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 2-19
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    to auto the CPU Internal Thermal Control function. When set to [Auto], the BIOS automatically checks the CPU's capability to enable TM or TM2 support. In TM mode, the CPU power consumption is reduced. In TM2 mode, the CPU core ratio and VID are reduced. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 2-20
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    ] Options for DRAM Manual DRAM Frequency Setting or AUTO by SPD DRAM Frequency [Auto] Sets the DRAM frequency manually or automatically according to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). Configuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [266MHz] [333MHz] [400MHz] [533MHz] [667MHz] ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 2-21
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    : [5T] ~ [20T] Active to CMD (Trcd) [4T] Configuration options: [2T] ~ [5T] AGP & P2P Bridge Configuration AGP & P2P Bridge Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter [PCIE] AGP Aperture Size [128MB] AGP 3.0 Mode [8X] OnChip VGA Configuration Manual DRAM Frequency Setting or AUTO by SPD Primary
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    enable or disable the Serial ATA boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LAN Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the LAN controller. When this item is set to [Disabled], the following item disappears. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 2-23
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    audio module supports. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure W83627EHG Super IO Chipset Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ [3F8/IRQ4] [378] [ECP] [DMA3] [IRQ7] Allows BIOS
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    . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 2-25
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    Management (APM) features. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Exit Select the ACPI state
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    Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By KBC [Disabled] Allows you to use the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5VD2-VM SE
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    specific keys to turn on the system. This item becomes user-configuration when you set the Power On By KBC item to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Any Key] [Specific the selection. Configuration options: [00] [01]... ~ [23] [00] [01]... ~ [59] [00] [01]... ~ [59] 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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    the CPU fan speed. Configuration options: [35ºC] [38ºC] [41ºC] [44ºC] [47ºC] [50ºC] [53ºC] [56ºC] [59ºC] [62ºC] [65ºC] VCORE1 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE
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    you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM]
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    , the system displays the message "Press DEL to run Setup" during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 2-31
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    the system security settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password to change password. again to disabled password
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    the Setup items. Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access] No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility Installed" appears after you set your password successfully. To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE
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    item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2-34 Chapter
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    Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE
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    2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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    This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. 3 Software support ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 3-
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    that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications
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    Driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC662 audio controller and application. VIA Chrome9 HC IGP Display Driver Installs the VIA Chrome9 HC IGP Display Driver. VIA Rhine Family Fast Ethernet Adapter Driver Installs the VIA Rhine Family Fast Ethernet Adapter Driver. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE
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    the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 2-7 for
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    the website. Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs the Corel Snapfire Plus SE software. You can also download the utility by clicking the Photo-Editing tab. DVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD Copy5 Trial version. You can also download the utility by clicking the DVD Burner tab. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 3-
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    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. ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide The ASUS Motherboard
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    (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 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. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 3-
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    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. 3- Chapter 3: Software
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    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. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 3-
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    3.3 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the VIA® VT8237S RAID controller that allows you to a hard disk drive included in a RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to a selected hard disk drive. Refer to section "3.4
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    disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration: 1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive. Refer to the RAID controllers user manual in the motherboard support CD for
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    main menu items on the upper-left corner of the screen are replaced with create array menu options. VIA Tech. VT8251 Series SATA RAID BIOS Ver 1.xx Auto Setup For Data Security Array Mode RAID 1 (Mirroring) Select Disk Drives Start Create Process Create a RAID array with the hard disks attached
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    block sizes are displayed on a pop-up mainly for audio and video Mode, then press . The supported RAID configurations appear on a pop-up menu. RAID 0 for performance RAID 1 for data protection RAID SPAN for capacity 2. Select RAID 1 for data protection then press . ASUS P5VD2-VM SE
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    by selecting Auto Setup for Data Security or manually configure the RAID array for mirrored sets. If to confirm or to return to the configuration options. If you selected , proceed to step 11. 6. Select to the configuration options. 11. Press to go back to main menu.
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    driver. 2. Press then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install, make sure you select VIA RAID controller series ***(OS). 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE
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