Asus P5SD2-VM User Manual

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    P5SD2-VM Motherboard
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    without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: 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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    guide viii P5SD2-VM specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Special features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard card 1-19 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card
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    menu 2-19 2.4.1 USB Configuration 2-19 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-20 2.4.3 Chipset 2-22 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-24 2.4.5 PCI PnP 2-25 2.5 Power menu 2-26 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-26 2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 2-26 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-26 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support 2-26 iv
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    menu 2-33 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support DVD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support DVD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-6 Appendix CPU
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    , if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications
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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. The symbol of
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    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
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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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    P5SD2-VM specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots VGA Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS Features Rear panel LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D Processors Support Intel® next generation 45nm CPU Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors
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    P5SD2-VM specifications summary Internal connectors Support CD contents Other Accessories Form factor 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 x CPU / 1 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CD audio
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    xii
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    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-
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    contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5SD2-VM 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of
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    digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digtal Interface) function through the S/PDIF interface at mid-board. It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. See page 1-29 for details. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-
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    High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your PC! The onboard 6-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature. SIS Advanced HyperStreaming™ Architecture The motherboard supports the SIS
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    . 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. SB_PWR P5SD2-VM P5SD2-VM Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-
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    the 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 P5SD2-VM 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    USB78 PCIEX16 RTM876-660 PCIEX1_1 P5SD2-VM PCI1 SIS 968 SPEAKER ALC662 CD AAFP CHASSIS SPDIF_OUT PCI2 FLOPPY SB_PWR USB56 SATA2 CLRTC SATA1 PRI_IDE F_PANEL Refer to section 1.10 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-
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    are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the
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    plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the 4B load plate window to remove (4B). 3 PnP cap Load plate 4A 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the damaging the CPU! CPU notch Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-
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    your finger directly. 7. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading
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    match the holes on the motherboard. B 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. A B A B A B A 1 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-11
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    3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5SD2-VM P5SD2-VM CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 1.6.3
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    DIMM1 DIMM2 128 Pins 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual or more, Windows 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB is recommended. 112 Pins ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-13
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    • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 4 GB on the operating systems listed below. You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot, but only DDR2-533 and DDR2-667 2 GB density modules are available for this configuration. 32-bit Windows® XP Windows® 2003 Server
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    -30646E (continued on the next page) DIMM support • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-15
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    3C HY5PS12821AFP-Y5 HY5PS12821AFP-Y5 NT5TU64M8AE-3C EPD264082200-4 EPD264082200-4 DIMM support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • DDR2 533 Size Vendor Model CL Brand SS/DS
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    • • • • • • • • • • • SS - Single-sided / DS - Double - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into the slots as Single-channel memory configuation. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-17
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    components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket by pressing the retaining retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips.
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    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 PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Refer to the table on the next page for details. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-19
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    IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D audio - - shared - -- -- Onboard LAN - - - shared - - -- Onboard IDE port shared - - - -- -- Onboard SATA port - shared - - -- -- When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards
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    with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 Slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-21
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    when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! CLRTC 12 23 P5SD2-VM Normal (Default) P5SD2-VM Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). PS2_USB_PWR 12 23 P5SD2-VM +5V (Default) P5SD2-VM USB Device Wake Up +5VSB • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-23
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    ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN 100 Mbps connection LAN port 4. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 5. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel and
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    Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel Video Graphics Adapter port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 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 P5SD2-VM
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    pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF module. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P5SD2-VM SPDIF_OUT P5SD2-VM Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF out module is purchased
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    133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device. Drive jumper all other device jumpers have the same setting. PRI_IDE P5SD2-VM P5SD2-VM IDE Connector ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-27
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    of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P5SD2-VM USB78 1 P5SD2-VM USB 2.0 Connectors USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB56 1 Never
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    stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. CD (black) Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel P5SD2-VM P5SD2-VM Internal Audio Connector 7. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans
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    Line out_R NC Line out_L MIC2_L MIC2_R HP_R Jack_Sense HP_L P5SD2-VM Front Panel Audio Connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector is set to HD
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    down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC GND P5SD2-VM P5SD2-VM ATX Power Connector +12V DC +3 Volts GND +12 Volts +12 Volts . • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-31
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    11. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. F_PANEL PWR LED PWR BTN HDLED RESET P5SD2-VM GND PWR PLEDPLED+ Reset Ground IDELEDIDELED+ P5SD2-VM System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the
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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
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    in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details
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    that D: is your optical drive. e. Press , then follow screen instructions to continue. Windows® XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. Click Start. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. ASUS P5SD2-VM 2-
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    > during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). To update the BIOS using EZ Flash: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the same to P5SD2VM.ROM. 2. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. Press + during
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    /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 2.29(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 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 P5SD2-VM 2-
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    (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. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to
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    flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file "P5SD2VM.ROM". Completed. Start flashing... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! ASUS P5SD2-VM 2-
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    . Recovering the BIOS from the support DVD To recover the BIOS from the support DVD: 1. Remove any floppy for CD-ROM... CD-ROM found! Reading file "P5SD2VM.ROM". Completed. Start flashing... DO NOT shut motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 2- Chapter
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    the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. See page 2-2 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS P5SD2-VM 2-
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    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 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you
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    > ASUS > 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 Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. ASUS P5SD2-VM
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    BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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    . Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS P5SD2-VM 2-13
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    bar displays the specific items for that to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window with the configuration to display the other items on the screen. Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below
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    Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of floppy 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 P5SD2-VM 2-15
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    selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Select CDROM if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) 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 mode
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    options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Mode Selection [IDE] Allows you to disable or set the onchip Serial ATA controller mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [IDE] [Raid] [AHCI] ASUS P5SD2-VM 2-17
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    Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. -detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-18 Chapter 2:
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    : None Legacy USB Support [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Enable/Disable OnBoard SiS USB1.1 device The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. ASUS P5SD2-VM 2-19
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    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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps
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    CPU ratio adjustment. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Enables or disables the Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5SD2-VM 2-21
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    Bridge SIS672 Configuration South Bridge SIS968 Configuration Options for NB North Bridge Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter Internal VGA DRAM CAS# Latency Share Memory Size [PCI-E] [Enable] [By SPD] [128MB] This will switch the PCI Bus scanning order while searching for video card. This
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    audio device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you to select the front panel support type. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] OnBoard SiS191 Lan the A11 PCI Express INTPIN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5SD2-VM 2-23
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    2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627DHG Super IO Chipset Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows BIOS to
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    ] [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 system so that the latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5SD2-VM 2-25
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    the specific IRQ is free for Video on S3 Resume [No] Allows you to determine whether to invoke VGA BIOS post on S3/STR resume. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications
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    On By LAN [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable LAN GPI to specific keys on 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] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] [Any Key] ASUS P5SD2-VM
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    The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or
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    fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed. VCORE Voltage, 3. F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] ASUS P5SD2-VM 2-29
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    AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] Hit 'DEL' Message 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
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    , you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section "1.9 Jumpers" for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. ASUS P5SD2-VM 2-31
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    After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Clear User
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    the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this 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 P5SD2-VM 2-33
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    2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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    This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. 3 Software support
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    that you install Windows® 2003 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications
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    - Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS Install - Drivers installation wizard. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek Audio Driver. SiS Graphic Driver Installs the SiS Graphic Driver. SiS191/SiS190 Ethernet Driver Installs the SiS191/SiS190 Ethernet driver and application. ASUS P5SD2-VM
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    detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider
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    .com) for updates. You can also install the following utilities from the ASUS Superb Software Library DVD. 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk. Make SiS RAID Controller Driver disk Allows you to create an SiS RAID Controller driver disk ASUS P5SD2-VM 3-
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    are in Portable Document Format (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
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    The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. A CPU features
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    The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) ® 4 processor with EIST support • BIOS file with EIST support • Operating system with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Windows® Server 2003 SP1/Linux
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    or Always On. 9. Click Apply, then click OK. 10. Close the Display Properties window. After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low. The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the operating system. ASUS P5SD2-VM A-
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    The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP/2003 the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended. • Make sure to
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Motherboard
P5SD2-VM