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... Configuration 2-30 2.6.3 Security 2-31 2.7 Exit 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 features A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-2 A.1.1 System requirements A-2 A.1.2 Using the EIST A-2 A.2 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology...
... Configuration 2-30 2.6.3 Security 2-31 2.7 Exit 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 features A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-2 A.1.1 System requirements A-2 A.1.2 Using the EIST A-2 A.2 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology...
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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-in connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX...connector for two devices Drivers ASUS PC Probe 2 ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x FDD cable 1 x I/O Shield User manual Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6'...
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-in connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX...connector for two devices Drivers ASUS PC Probe 2 ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x FDD cable 1 x I/O Shield User manual Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6'...
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...drivers for later use . Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-19 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard... card inoperable. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card...
...drivers for later use . Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-19 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard... card inoperable. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card...
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...- - -- IRQ assignments for PCI devices. shared - -- PCIEX16_1 shared - - - -- -- When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared - 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer... 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channe * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F GH PCI1 shared shared shared shared - - - - Onboard USB controller 2 - - - - - shared - -- --
...- - -- IRQ assignments for PCI devices. shared - -- PCIEX16_1 shared - - - -- -- When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared - 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer... 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channe * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F GH PCI1 shared shared shared shared - - - - Onboard USB controller 2 - - - - - shared - -- --
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... card. If you install a PCI graphics card, we recommend that 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. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-21 The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot.
... card. If you install a PCI graphics card, we recommend that 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. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-21 The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot.
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... utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS P5SD2-VM 2- Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. See page 2-2 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. Quit all Windows® applications before you to...or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility is available in Windows® ...
... utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS P5SD2-VM 2- Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. See page 2-2 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. Quit all Windows® applications before you to...or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility is available in Windows® ...
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... 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. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. Refer to change at... Chapter 3: Software support The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Click an icon to display support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP....
... 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. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. Refer to change at... Chapter 3: Software support The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Click an icon to display support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP....
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Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Drivers installation wizard. Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS Install - ASUS P5SD2-VM 3- 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. SiS Graphic Driver Installs the SiS Graphic Driver. ASUS InstAll - Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek Audio Driver. SiS191/SiS190 Ethernet Driver Installs the SiS191/SiS190 Ethernet driver and application.
Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Drivers installation wizard. Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS Install - ASUS P5SD2-VM 3- 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. SiS Graphic Driver Installs the SiS Graphic Driver. ASUS InstAll - Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek Audio Driver. SiS191/SiS190 Ethernet Driver Installs the SiS191/SiS190 Ethernet driver and application.
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...the DVD copy5 trial. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Drivers Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs ASUS InstAll - Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer in Windows® environment. 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 update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating ...
...the DVD copy5 trial. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Drivers Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs ASUS InstAll - Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer in Windows® environment. 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 update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating ...
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....microsoft.com) for updates. Make SiS RAID Controller Driver disk Allows you to create an SiS RAID Controller driver disk ASUS P5SD2-VM 3- You can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you...
....microsoft.com) for updates. Make SiS RAID Controller Driver disk Allows you to create an SiS RAID Controller driver disk ASUS P5SD2-VM 3- You can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you...