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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this 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 overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this 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 overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink...
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...not be placed in your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged before using an adpater or extension cord. Contact a qualified... service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using the product, make sure all power cables are unplugged. •...
...not be placed in your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged before using an adpater or extension cord. Contact a qualified... service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using the product, make sure all power cables are unplugged. •...
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... the features of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features The appendix describes the CPU features this motherboard supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter...
... the features of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features The appendix describes the CPU features this motherboard supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-
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Before you 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 the above items is one of the most powerful and...™ microarchitecture technology and 1066 o.c / 800/ 533MHz FSB, Intel ® Core™2 processor is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5SD2-VM motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards!
Before you 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 the above items is one of the most powerful and...™ microarchitecture technology and 1066 o.c / 800/ 533MHz FSB, Intel ® Core™2 processor is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5SD2-VM motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards!
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... memory and data intensive applications. It allows to transfer digital audio without compromising performance. 64-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that provides high performance computing and faster memory access required for details. Intel® 65nm Dual-...storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1- S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digtal Interface) function through the S/PDIF interface at mid-board.
... memory and data intensive applications. It allows to transfer digital audio without compromising performance. 64-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that provides high performance computing and faster memory access required for details. Intel® 65nm Dual-...storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1- S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digtal Interface) function through the S/PDIF interface at mid-board.
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... 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 your PC! ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading ...page 2‑28 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS EZ Flash With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. SIS Advanced HyperStreaming™ Architecture The motherboard supports the SIS HyperStreaming™ technology that speeds up the PCI...
... 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 your PC! ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading ...page 2‑28 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS EZ Flash With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. SIS Advanced HyperStreaming™ Architecture The motherboard supports the SIS HyperStreaming™ technology that speeds up the PCI...
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...LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. SB_PWR P5SD2-VM P5SD2-VM Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5SD2-VM 1- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode.... The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before removing or plugging in soft-off or the power cord is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard settings. • Unplug ...
...LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. SB_PWR P5SD2-VM P5SD2-VM Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5SD2-VM 1- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode.... The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before removing or plugging in soft-off or the power cord is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard settings. • Unplug ...
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...the rear of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the ...do so can damage the motherboard. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis P5SD2-VM 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it ...
...the rear of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the ...do so can damage the motherboard. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis P5SD2-VM 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it ...
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CPU_FAN 1.5.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 ATX12V 18.38cm(7.24in) LGA775 DDR2 DIMM1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM2 (64 bit,240-pin module) ...) VGA1 USB34 EATXPWR LAN1_USB12 AUDIO Atheros F2 4Mb BIOS Super I/O CHA_FAN PS2_USB_PWR SIS 672 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power 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...
CPU_FAN 1.5.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 ATX12V 18.38cm(7.24in) LGA775 DDR2 DIMM1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM2 (64 bit,240-pin module) ...) VGA1 USB34 EATXPWR LAN1_USB12 AUDIO Atheros F2 4Mb BIOS Super I/O CHA_FAN PS2_USB_PWR SIS 672 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power 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...
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ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 and Celeron® processors. • Make sure ... your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. R P5KPL-CM P5KPL-CM...
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 and Celeron® processors. • Make sure ... your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. R P5KPL-CM P5KPL-CM...
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... come with your skin, ensure to the exposed area of thermal paste to wash it is toxic and inedible. If so, skip this step. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with , ensuring that the heatsink will be in contact with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel...
... come with your skin, ensure to the exposed area of thermal paste to wash it is toxic and inedible. If so, skip this step. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with , ensuring that the heatsink will be in contact with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel...
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...heatsink and fan 1. A B A B A B A 1 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance... Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-11 Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a push-pin design...
...heatsink and fan 1. A B A B A B A 1 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance... Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-11 Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a push-pin design...
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Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Connect the CPU ...this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan 1. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. A B A A B B A 4. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5SD2-VM P5SD2-VM CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the...
Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Connect the CPU ...this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan 1. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. A B A A B B A 4. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5SD2-VM P5SD2-VM CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the...
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DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended. 112 Pins ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-13 Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operation system may install 512 MB, 1 GB and 2... sockets: P5SD2-VM P5SD2-VM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • When installing total memory of less than 3GB. DIMM1 DIMM2 128 Pins 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with...
DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended. 112 Pins ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-13 Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operation system may install 512 MB, 1 GB and 2... sockets: P5SD2-VM P5SD2-VM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • When installing total memory of less than 3GB. DIMM1 DIMM2 128 Pins 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with...
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... manually. 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 motherboard can only support up to 4 GB on memory limitations • Due to operate with CL=3 will automatically downgrade to run at DDR2-533 by default... DDR2-667 DIMMs may not match Intel®'s On‑Die‑Termination (ODT) requirement and will be 4MB reduction in total memory when enabling ASUS Thermostat function under Single Channel mode. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Notes on the operating systems listed below.
... manually. 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 motherboard can only support up to 4 GB on memory limitations • Due to operate with CL=3 will automatically downgrade to run at DDR2-533 by default... DDR2-667 DIMMs may not match Intel®'s On‑Die‑Termination (ODT) requirement and will be 4MB reduction in total memory when enabling ASUS Thermostat function under Single Channel mode. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Notes on the operating systems listed below.
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... retaining clips outward. 2. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the 3 socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Simultaneously press the retaining clips...
... retaining clips outward. 2. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the 3 socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Simultaneously press the retaining clips...
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...Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Keep the screw for later use . See Chapter 2 for details. 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. Assign an IRQ to unplug the... settings. 1. Install the software drivers for the card. 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. Remove the system unit cover (if your...
...Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Keep the screw for later use . See Chapter 2 for details. 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. Assign an IRQ to unplug the... settings. 1. Install the software drivers for the card. 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. Remove the system unit cover (if your...