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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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... it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using an adpater or extension cord. If you are not damaged. If possible...
... it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using an adpater or extension cord. If you are not damaged. If possible...
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.... Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components....provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources...
.... Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components....provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources...
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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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... core-speeds up to 3.8GHz and beyond. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 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...
... core-speeds up to 3.8GHz and beyond. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 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...
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...-Core CPU support This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® D/Pentium® 4/Celeron® dualcore processors built on the 65-nanometer (nm) process technology with dedicated L2 caches to meet demands for more powerful processing. See page 1-31 for details. Dual-core processors contain two physical CPU cores with copper interconnect. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-
...-Core CPU support This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® D/Pentium® 4/Celeron® dualcore processors built on the 65-nanometer (nm) process technology with dedicated L2 caches to meet demands for more powerful processing. See page 1-31 for details. Dual-core processors contain two physical CPU cores with copper interconnect. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-
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...eliminates the need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your PC! 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 bus. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the ...
...eliminates the need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your PC! 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 bus. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the ...
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...ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. This is a reminder that you install or remove any component, ensure that came with a ... location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. SB_PWR P5SD2-VM P5SD2-VM Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5SD2-VM 1- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you...
...ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. This is a reminder that you install or remove any component, ensure that came with a ... location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. SB_PWR P5SD2-VM P5SD2-VM Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5SD2-VM 1- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you...
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Failure to the rear part of the chassis P5SD2-VM 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to do so can damage the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the .... 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 your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to...
Failure to the rear part of the chassis P5SD2-VM 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to do so can damage the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the .... 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 your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to...
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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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...chassis fan cable to the chassis fan connector to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Contact your left. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core... damage to ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of repair only if the damage is on the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the...
...chassis fan cable to the chassis fan connector to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Contact your left. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core... damage to ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of repair only if the damage is on the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the...
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The Thermal Interface Material is spread in contact with preapplied thermal paste. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your skin, ensure to the exposed area of the CPU that it gets into A the retention tab. To prevent ...
The Thermal Interface Material is spread in contact with preapplied thermal paste. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your skin, ensure to the exposed area of the CPU that it gets into A the retention tab. To prevent ...
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Place the heatsink on the motherboard. A B A B A B A 1 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the CPU ... optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you install the heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan 1. B 2. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-11 Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a boxed Intel®...
Place the heatsink on the motherboard. A B A B A B A 1 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the CPU ... optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you install the heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan 1. B 2. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-11 Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a boxed Intel®...
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Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall ... remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A B A A B B A 4. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! 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 the connector on the...
Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall ... remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A B A A B B A 4. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! 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 the connector on the...
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... 3GB. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended. 112 Pins ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-13 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. DIMM1 DIMM2 128 Pins 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. Hence, a total installed...
... 3GB. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended. 112 Pins ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-13 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. DIMM1 DIMM2 128 Pins 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. Hence, a total installed...
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...There will automatically downgrade to run at DDR2-533. If you want 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 not match Intel®'s On‑Die‑Termination (ODT)... requirement and will be downgraded to run at DDR2-533 by default setting. Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 4 GB on each slot, but only DDR2-533 and DDR2-667 2 GB density modules are available for this ...
...There will automatically downgrade to run at DDR2-533. If you want 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 not match Intel®'s On‑Die‑Termination (ODT)... requirement and will be downgraded to run at DDR2-533 by default setting. Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 4 GB on each slot, but only DDR2-533 and DDR2-667 2 GB density modules are available for this ...
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... may cause severe damage to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1.
... may cause severe damage to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1.
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.... 5. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Make sure to the card. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-19 Install the software drivers for information on the next page for later use . See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Before installing the expansion card... IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing 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.
.... 5. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Make sure to the card. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-19 Install the software drivers for information on the next page for later use . See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Before installing the expansion card... IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing 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.