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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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... cards on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-19 Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . See Chapter 2 for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that...Refer to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page for the expansion card. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to install ...
... cards on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-19 Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . See Chapter 2 for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that...Refer to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page for the expansion card. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to install ...
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...IRQ holder for PCI steering* 12 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 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 - - - - PCIEX1_1 shared - - - -- -- Onboard USB controller 2 - - - -... - Onboard USB controller 1 - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared - - shared - Onboard SATA port - Otherwise, conflicts will arise...
...IRQ holder for PCI steering* 12 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 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 - - - - PCIEX1_1 shared - - - -- -- Onboard USB controller 2 - - - -... - Onboard USB controller 1 - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared - - shared - Onboard SATA port - Otherwise, conflicts will arise...
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... 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. The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-21 1.8.4 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as... 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.
... 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. The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-21 1.8.4 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as... 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.
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...utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS P5SD2-VM 2- This utility is copied to : • ...support DVD in the support DVD that allows you to your system. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service ...
...utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS P5SD2-VM 2- This utility is copied to : • ...support DVD in the support DVD that allows you to your system. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service ...
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...motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard... features. Refer to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD are subject to run the DVD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Click an icon to display support DVD/ motherboard... information Click an item to your hardware. • Motherboard... This motherboard supports ...automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun...
...motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard... features. Refer to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD are subject to run the DVD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Click an icon to display support DVD/ motherboard... information Click an item to your hardware. • Motherboard... This motherboard supports ...automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun...
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3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Drivers installation wizard. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS P5SD2-VM 3- ASUS InstAll - Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek Audio Driver. Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS Install - SiS Graphic Driver Installs the SiS Graphic Driver. SiS191/SiS190 Ethernet Driver Installs the SiS191/SiS190 Ethernet driver and application.
3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Drivers installation wizard. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS P5SD2-VM 3- ASUS InstAll - Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek Audio Driver. Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS Install - SiS Graphic Driver Installs the SiS Graphic Driver. SiS191/SiS190 Ethernet Driver Installs the SiS191/SiS190 Ethernet driver and application.
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Drivers Installation Wizard ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors ...support 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet...the motherboard supports. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer from viruses that destroys data. ASUS InstAll - Drivers ...
Drivers Installation Wizard ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors ...support 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet...the motherboard supports. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer from viruses that destroys data. ASUS InstAll - Drivers ...
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... features of you computer so you can also install the following utilities from the ASUS Superb Software Library DVD. 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. The Microsoft DirectX...® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. 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 ...
... features of you computer so you can also install the following utilities from the ASUS Superb Software Library DVD. 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. The Microsoft DirectX...® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. 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 ...