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..., stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS...Revised Edition V3 September 2008 Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK Computer INC. or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND...
..., stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS...Revised Edition V3 September 2008 Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK Computer INC. or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND...
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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 and...
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 and...
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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®... 0, 1 function PHY 10/100 LAN Realtek® ALC 662 6-channel High Definition Audio CODEC Support Jack-detect and SPIDF-OUT interface 8 x USB2.0 ports ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS Q-Fan ASUS MyLogo 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x VGA port 1 x COM port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports...
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®... 0, 1 function PHY 10/100 LAN Realtek® ALC 662 6-channel High Definition Audio CODEC Support Jack-detect and SPIDF-OUT interface 8 x USB2.0 ports ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS Q-Fan ASUS MyLogo 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x VGA port 1 x COM port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports...
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... disk connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x IDE 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' in x 7.4' in (24.4 cm x 18.8 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
... disk connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x IDE 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' in x 7.4' in (24.4 cm x 18.8 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
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...breakthrough performance, enhanced media experience, and low power consumption. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1- It enables users to plug in an additional PCI Express graphics card to external devices. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digtal Interface) function ...ASUS' own smart quick switch further detects how users installed their PCI Express devices, and intelligently reroutes the PCI Express lanes for details. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification...
...breakthrough performance, enhanced media experience, and low power consumption. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1- It enables users to plug in an additional PCI Express graphics card to external devices. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digtal Interface) function ...ASUS' own smart quick switch further detects how users installed their PCI Express devices, and intelligently reroutes the PCI Express lanes for details. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification...
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...motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. This high speed interface is software compatible with customizable boot logos. No need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. 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 the fan speeds according to the system loading to...
...motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. This high speed interface is software compatible with customizable boot logos. No need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. 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 the fan speeds according to the system loading to...
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... 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 x1 slot. 1.8.6... PCI Express x16 Slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card. The following figure shows a...
... 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 x1 slot. 1.8.6... PCI Express x16 Slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card. The following figure shows a...
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These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. The USB module is ... disk drives. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P5SD2-VM SATA2 P5SD2-VM SATA Connectors SATA1 5. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND...
These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. The USB module is ... disk drives. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P5SD2-VM SATA2 P5SD2-VM SATA Connectors SATA1 5. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND...
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... fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-31 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with a higher power output is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to... connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 400 W. • Do not forget to support the motherboard power requirements. The power supply plugs ...
... fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-31 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with a higher power output is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to... connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 400 W. • Do not forget to support the motherboard power requirements. The power supply plugs ...
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... the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Sub-menu items Main menu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These...
... the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Sub-menu items Main menu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These...
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... either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. Setting to display the IDE device information. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. 2.3.4 Primary and SATA IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate IDE device type...
... either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. Setting to display the IDE device information. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. 2.3.4 Primary and SATA IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate IDE device type...
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System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMIBIOS Version : 0101 Build Date : 06/25/07 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.80GHz Speed : 2800MHz Count : 2 System Memory Usable Size: 384MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification.
System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMIBIOS Version : 0101 Build Date : 06/25/07 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.80GHz Speed : 2800MHz Count : 2 System Memory Usable Size: 384MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification.
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...[Reserved] 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to determine whether to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Select an item then press to change the settings for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI...) 2.0 specifications. When set to invoke VGA BIOS post on S3 Resume [No] Allows you to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3...
...[Reserved] 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to determine whether to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Select an item then press to change the settings for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI...) 2.0 specifications. When set to invoke VGA BIOS post on S3 Resume [No] Allows you to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3...
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...] [Enabled] Power On By RTC [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. When set values....disable RI to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] [Any Key] ASUS P5SD2-VM 2-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PME# [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable PME to generate... goes on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By PS/2...
...] [Enabled] Power On By RTC [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. When set values....disable RI to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] [Any Key] ASUS P5SD2-VM 2-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PME# [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable PME to generate... goes on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By PS/2...
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... to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. The number of device items that appears on the screen deEFpn1etnedrsGGooenntetorhaeSlunbHu-eslmcprbeeernof devices installed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to display the sub-menu. F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] ASUS P5SD2-VM 2-29 A virtual floppy...
... to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. The number of device items that appears on the screen deEFpn1etnedrsGGooenntetorhaeSlunbHu-eslmcprbeeernof devices installed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to display the sub-menu. F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] ASUS P5SD2-VM 2-29 A virtual floppy...