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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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...detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all power cables...grounding circuit. • Make sure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots,...
...detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all power cables...grounding circuit. • Make sure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots,...
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... standard package. viii Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: ... optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. It also lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for...
... standard package. viii Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: ... optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. It also lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for...
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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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...to 3.8GHz and beyond. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The motherboard delivers a host of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the LGA775 package. 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...
...to 3.8GHz and beyond. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The motherboard delivers a host of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the LGA775 package. 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...
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...the best signal quality. 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 memory and data intensive applications. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation... the bus bandwidth for details. 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 optimized bandwidth allocation. Intel®...
...the best signal quality. 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 memory and data intensive applications. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation... the bus bandwidth for details. 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 optimized bandwidth allocation. Intel®...
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... 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 your PC! ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the ...operating system. See page 2‑28 for details. 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...
... 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 your PC! ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the ...operating system. See page 2‑28 for details. 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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... mode. SB_PWR P5SD2-VM P5SD2-VM Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5SD2-VM 1- 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and...
... mode. SB_PWR P5SD2-VM P5SD2-VM Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5SD2-VM 1- 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and...
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... of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Doing so can cause you place it into...below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into it. Make sure to do so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P5SD2-VM 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the...
... of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Doing so can cause you place it into...below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into it. Make sure to do so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P5SD2-VM 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the...
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ASUS P5SD2-VM 1- 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...
ASUS P5SD2-VM 1- 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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... the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Contact your left. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the motherboard. R P5KPL-CM P5KPL-CM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the...CPU, connect the chassis fan cable to the chassis fan connector to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 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®...
... the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Contact your left. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the motherboard. R P5KPL-CM P5KPL-CM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the...CPU, connect the chassis fan cable to the chassis fan connector to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 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®...
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... it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. Apply several drops of the CPU that the heatsink will be in an even thin layer. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with , ensuring that it gets into A the retention tab.
... it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. Apply several drops of the CPU that the heatsink will be in an even thin layer. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with , ensuring that it gets into A the retention tab.
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... processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. B 2. A B A B A B A 1 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and ...processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to the CPU fan connector. To install the CPU heatsink and fan 1. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-11 Make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the installed CPU, making sure that you have ...
... processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. B 2. A B A B A B A 1 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and ...processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to the CPU fan connector. To install the CPU heatsink and fan 1. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-11 Make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the installed CPU, making sure that you have ...
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...a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. B 2. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5SD2-VM P5SD2-VM CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug 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. Rotate ...
...a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. B 2. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5SD2-VM P5SD2-VM CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug 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. Rotate ...
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The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: P5SD2-VM P5SD2-VM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. 112 Pins ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-13 DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. A DDR2 module has ...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 the same CAS latency. Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operation system may install...
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: P5SD2-VM P5SD2-VM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. 112 Pins ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-13 DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. A DDR2 module has ...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 the same CAS latency. Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operation system may install...
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Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to operate with CL=3 will be 4MB reduction in total memory when enabling ASUS Thermostat function under Single Channel mode. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on the operating systems listed below. If...
Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to operate with CL=3 will be 4MB reduction in total memory when enabling ASUS Thermostat function under Single Channel mode. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on the operating systems listed below. If...
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... keyed with a notch so that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to...
... keyed with a notch so that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to...
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... any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. 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 information on the slot. 5. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-19 Align the card connector with it by adjusting... the expansion cards that you intend to install expansion cards. 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.
... any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. 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 information on the slot. 5. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-19 Align the card connector with it by adjusting... the expansion cards that you intend to install expansion cards. 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.