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... the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. viii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS...
... the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. viii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS P5RD2-VM 1-1
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS P5RD2-VM 1-1
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...; 4 or Intel® Celeron® processor in the 775-land package. The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and is fully compatible with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5RD2-VM motherboard Cables 1 x 2-in the long line of the above items is damaged or...
...; 4 or Intel® Celeron® processor in the 775-land package. The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and is fully compatible with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5RD2-VM motherboard Cables 1 x 2-in the long line of the above items is damaged or...
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...; interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O controller hub that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by automatically adjusting the CPU voltage and core frequency depending on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. ASUS P5RD2-VM 1-3 ATI...
...; interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O controller hub that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by automatically adjusting the CPU voltage and core frequency depending on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. ASUS P5RD2-VM 1-3 ATI...
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...64258;oppy disk. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 2-3 for details. CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in the motherboard allows you can... easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted...
...64258;oppy disk. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 2-3 for details. CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in the motherboard allows you can... easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted...
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The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® D or Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (...
The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® D or Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (...
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...ASUS P5RD2-VM 1-15 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on the next page for details. • This motherboard does not support... memory modules made up of the sockets: P5RD2-VM ® P5RD2-VM 240-pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, and...
...ASUS P5RD2-VM 1-15 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on the next page for details. • This motherboard does not support... memory modules made up of the sockets: P5RD2-VM ® P5RD2-VM 240-pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, and...
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...tested and qualified for this motherboard. DDR2 667 Qualified Vendors List Size ...crucial Heat-Sink Package crucial Heat-Sink Package crucial Heat-Sink Package Kingmax E5108AE-6E-E A-DATA E5108AE-6E-E CL Brand Side(s) Component DIMM support A B N/A N/A SS KVR667D2N5/512 V V N/A N/A DS KVR667D2N5/1G V V N/A N/A SS KVR667D2E5/512 V V N/A ... V V N/A N/A SS M20EL5G3H3160B1C0Z V V 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Visit the ASUS website (www.asus. Recommended memory configurations Mode One DIMM Two DIMMs DIMM1 (black) - com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for use ...
...tested and qualified for this motherboard. DDR2 667 Qualified Vendors List Size ...crucial Heat-Sink Package crucial Heat-Sink Package crucial Heat-Sink Package Kingmax E5108AE-6E-E A-DATA E5108AE-6E-E CL Brand Side(s) Component DIMM support A B N/A N/A SS KVR667D2N5/512 V V N/A N/A DS KVR667D2N5/1G V V N/A N/A SS KVR667D2E5/512 V V N/A ... V V N/A N/A SS M20EL5G3H3160B1C0Z V V 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Visit the ASUS website (www.asus. Recommended memory configurations Mode One DIMM Two DIMMs DIMM1 (black) - com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for use ...
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...into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1 2 DDR DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining ...clip A DDR DIMM is properly seated. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Align a DIMM on the socket such that it fl...
...into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1 2 DDR DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining ...clip A DDR DIMM is properly seated. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Align a DIMM on the socket such that it fl...
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...need to install expansion cards. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, con... or removing expansion cards. ASUS P5RD2-VM 1-19 Make sure to the card. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Turn on the next page. 3. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an...
...need to install expansion cards. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, con... or removing expansion cards. ASUS P5RD2-VM 1-19 Make sure to the card. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Turn on the next page. 3. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an...
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shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - -...Processor 14 Primary IDE Channel 15 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x1 slot Onboard USB controller...
shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - -...Processor 14 Primary IDE Channel 15 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x1 slot Onboard USB controller...
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... cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card. ASUS P5RD2-VM 1-21 The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot.
... cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card. ASUS P5RD2-VM 1-21 The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot.
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....) at +12V. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to the fan connectors. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. By default, the pins labeled "...connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is removed or replaced. CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P5RD2-VM ® (Default) P5RD2-VM Chassis Intrusion Connector ASUS P5RD2-VM 1-...
....) at +12V. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to the fan connectors. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. By default, the pins labeled "...connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is removed or replaced. CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P5RD2-VM ® (Default) P5RD2-VM Chassis Intrusion Connector ASUS P5RD2-VM 1-...
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... to restore the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. b. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Select the 3 1/2 ...Floppy Drive icon. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in the future. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in Windows® environment.) Refer to create a bootable...
... to restore the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. b. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Select the 3 1/2 ...Floppy Drive icon. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in the future. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in Windows® environment.) Refer to create a bootable...
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... be exactly the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 600 KB free space to...
... be exactly the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 600 KB free space to...
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...64257;le for the motherboard. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. done A:\> ASUS P5RD2-VM 2-5 Write the BIOS... filename on the bootable floppy disk. done Erasing flash .... Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos ...
...64257;le for the motherboard. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. done A:\> ASUS P5RD2-VM 2-5 Write the BIOS... filename on the bootable floppy disk. done Erasing flash .... Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos ...
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... update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure... that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to P5RD2VM.ROM. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree...
... update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure... that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to P5RD2VM.ROM. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree...
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... motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your computer in the future. Even if you are not prompted to use as easy to use the Setup program, you can update using this motherboard ... updating your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to "Run Setup". ASUS P5RD2-VM 2-11 The Setup program is designed to make your system, or prompted to download the latest BIOS file for this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your selections from the...
... motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your computer in the future. Even if you are not prompted to use as easy to use the Setup program, you can update using this motherboard ... updating your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to "Run Setup". ASUS P5RD2-VM 2-11 The Setup program is designed to make your system, or prompted to download the latest BIOS file for this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your selections from the...
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Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install...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, and utilities that you can install to the optical drive. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server operating systems...
Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install...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, and utilities that you can install to the optical drive. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server operating systems...
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... Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). ...9.0c Driver Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver. See page 2-8 for Utilities Installs the ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard Utilities. Adobe Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0 that the motherboard supports. View the online help for detailed information. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software...
... Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). ...9.0c Driver Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver. See page 2-8 for Utilities Installs the ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard Utilities. Adobe Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0 that the motherboard supports. View the online help for detailed information. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software...