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... memory access required for high-speed data retrieval and saves. See page 1-31 for details. Dual-core processors contain two physical CPU cores with copper interconnect. Intel®'s 65nm process delivers breakthrough performance, enhanced media experience, and low power consumption. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1- ASUS' own smart quick switch further detects how users installed their PCI Express devices, and intelligently reroutes the PCI Express lanes for more powerful processing. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives...
... memory access required for high-speed data retrieval and saves. See page 1-31 for details. Dual-core processors contain two physical CPU cores with copper interconnect. Intel®'s 65nm process delivers breakthrough performance, enhanced media experience, and low power consumption. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1- ASUS' own smart quick switch further detects how users installed their PCI Express devices, and intelligently reroutes the PCI Express lanes for more powerful processing. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives...
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... enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that smartly manages data streaming between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to buy a replacement ROM chip. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your system with existing PCI specifications. 1.3.2 ASUS Special features ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts...
... enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that smartly manages data streaming between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to buy a replacement ROM chip. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your system with existing PCI specifications. 1.3.2 ASUS Special features ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts...
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... slot. 5. Failure to install expansion cards. Secure the card to use . 4. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-19 Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you removed earlier. 6. Refer to the table on the system and change...
... slot. 5. Failure to install expansion cards. Secure the card to use . 4. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-19 Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you removed earlier. 6. Refer to the table on the system and change...
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...you remove the onboard graphics card driver. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 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. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-21 1.8.4 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card...
...you remove the onboard graphics card driver. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 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. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-21 1.8.4 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card...
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... floppy disk.) 3. b. Press , then follow screen instructions to the optical drive. DOS environment a. Click Start, then select Run. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your BIOS The following to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or the motherboard support DVD.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS during the post using a bootable floppy disk, or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. Windows®...
... floppy disk.) 3. b. Press , then follow screen instructions to the optical drive. DOS environment a. Click Start, then select Run. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your BIOS The following to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or the motherboard support DVD.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS during the post using a bootable floppy disk, or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. Windows®...
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... environment To create a set of boot disks for Windows® 2003: a. e. Click Start from the menu, then select Format. d. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. c. e. Click Start, then select Run. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Windows® Vista environment a. d. ASUS P5SD2-VM 2-
... environment To create a set of boot disks for Windows® 2003: a. e. Click Start from the menu, then select Format. d. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. c. e. Click Start, then select Run. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Windows® Vista environment a. d. ASUS P5SD2-VM 2-
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... support DVD, 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 or the USB flash disk to P5SD2VM.ROM. ASUS P5SD2-VM 2- You can cause system boot failure! Completed. Bad BIOS checksum. When found ! Start flashing... Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Reading file "P5SD2VM.ROM". Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. 3. Bad BIOS checksum. Turn...
... support DVD, 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 or the USB flash disk to P5SD2VM.ROM. ASUS P5SD2-VM 2- You can cause system boot failure! Completed. Bad BIOS checksum. When found ! Start flashing... Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Reading file "P5SD2VM.ROM". Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. 3. Bad BIOS checksum. Turn...
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...file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The Drivers menu appears. 2. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P5SD2-VM 2- Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using...
...file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The Drivers menu appears. 2. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P5SD2-VM 2- Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using...
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... the item. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Pop-up window with the configuration options for that the item has a sub-menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA 1 SATA 2 IDE Configuration System Information...
... the item. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Pop-up window with the configuration options for that the item has a sub-menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA 1 SATA 2 IDE Configuration System Information...
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..., Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Setting to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. When set to Auto, the data transfer from and to the system. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Setting to display the IDE device...
..., Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Setting to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. When set to Auto, the data transfer from and to the system. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Setting to display the IDE device...
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...[Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Select an item then press if you to disable or set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in this menu allow you to disable or enable the onboard PCI IDE controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Mode Selection [IDE] Allows you wish to set the onchip Serial ATA controller mode. PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [IDE] [Raid] [AHCI] ASUS P5SD2-VM...
...[Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Select an item then press if you to disable or set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in this menu allow you to disable or enable the onboard PCI IDE controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Mode Selection [IDE] Allows you wish to set the onchip Serial ATA controller mode. PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [IDE] [Raid] [AHCI] ASUS P5SD2-VM...
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...: [Disabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Excute Disable Bit [Enabled] Single Logical Processor Mode [Disabled] This should be enabled in order to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. OnBoard SiS USB 1.1/USB 2.0 Device [Enabled] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode...
...: [Disabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Excute Disable Bit [Enabled] Single Logical Processor Mode [Disabled] This should be enabled in order to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. OnBoard SiS USB 1.1/USB 2.0 Device [Enabled] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode...
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...to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5SD2-VM 2-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Enables or disables the Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch feature. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Enables or disables the Hardware Prefetcher feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Allows you to Enable/disable Single Logical Processor Mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
...to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5SD2-VM 2-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Enables or disables the Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch feature. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Enables or disables the Hardware Prefetcher feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Allows you to Enable/disable Single Logical Processor Mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
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... boot device. Configuration options: [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [Disabled] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup North 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. Configuration options: [By SPD] [3T] [4T] [5T] Share Memory Size [32MB] Sets the share memory size. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] DRAM CAS# Latency [By SPD] Controls...
... boot device. Configuration options: [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [Disabled] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup North 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. Configuration options: [By SPD] [3T] [4T] [5T] Share Memory Size [32MB] Sets the share memory size. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] DRAM CAS# Latency [By SPD] Controls...
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... when the Onboard LAN item is set to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5SD2-VM 2-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you to select the front panel support type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] A11 PCI EXPRESS Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the A11 PCI Express Controller. South...
... when the Onboard LAN item is set to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5SD2-VM 2-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you to select the front panel support type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] A11 PCI EXPRESS Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the A11 PCI Express Controller. South...
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... disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to determine whether to invoke VGA BIOS post on S3 Resume [No] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select the ACPI state used for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific...
... disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to determine whether to invoke VGA BIOS post on S3 Resume [No] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select the ACPI state used for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific...
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... Voltage [ 5.145V] 12V Voltage [11.880V] CPU Temperature CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. If the fan is not connected to turn on the +5VSB lead. Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to display the detected speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup...
... Voltage [ 5.145V] 12V Voltage [11.880V] CPU Temperature CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. If the fan is not connected to turn on the +5VSB lead. Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to display the detected speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup...
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... run Setup" during POST. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press . 2. The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. If you forget your password. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message "Press DEL to erase the RTC RAM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. After you successfully set or change password. ASUS P5SD2-VM 2-31...
... run Setup" during POST. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press . 2. The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. If you forget your password. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message "Press DEL to erase the RTC RAM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. After you successfully set or change password. ASUS P5SD2-VM 2-31...
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....asus.com) 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, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® Vista /XP/2003server/2000 operating systems (OS). The contents of your computer. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options...
....asus.com) 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, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® Vista /XP/2003server/2000 operating systems (OS). The contents of your computer. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options...
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Drivers Installation Wizard 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 to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer from viruses that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. DVD Copy5 Trial Installs the DVD copy5 trial. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Anti...
Drivers Installation Wizard 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 to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer from viruses that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. DVD Copy5 Trial Installs the DVD copy5 trial. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Anti...
