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... updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-4 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-13 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-14 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-14 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-14 2.2.9 General help 2-14...
... updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-4 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-13 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-14 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-14 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-14 2.2.9 General help 2-14...
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... a CPU. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the 4B load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. CPU notch Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS P5SD2-VM 1- Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it is on the socket and damaging the CPU! Retention...
... a CPU. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the 4B load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. CPU notch Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS P5SD2-VM 1- Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it is on the socket and damaging the CPU! Retention...
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..., it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • When installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operation system may install 512 MB, 1 GB and 2 GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. ...DIMM. 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 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
..., it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • When installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operation system may install 512 MB, 1 GB and 2 GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. ...DIMM. 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 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
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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 If this happens, contact your memory vendor to check the ODT value. • Due to...-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 chipset limitation, this configuration. 32-bit Windows® XP Windows® 2003 Server 64-bit Windows® XP x 64 Edition Windows® 2003 Server x 64 Edition • Some old-version DDR2...
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 If this happens, contact your memory vendor to check the ODT value. • Due to...-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 chipset limitation, this configuration. 32-bit Windows® XP Windows® 2003 Server 64-bit Windows® XP x 64 Edition Windows® 2003 Server x 64 Edition • Some old-version DDR2...
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... one of the following utilities allow you need to continue. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to create a bootable floppy disk. d. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Save a copy of boot disks for details on...
... one of the following utilities allow you need to continue. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to create a bootable floppy disk. d. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Save a copy of boot disks for details on...
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... that D: is your optical drive. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the bootable floppy disk. d. Windows® Vista environment a. Click Start. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. c. d. Press , then follow screen instructions to the floppy disk ... formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. Insert the Windows® 2003 CD to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box . Click from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. ASUS P5SD2-VM 2- Windows® XP environment a. d. Click Start from the...
... that D: is your optical drive. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the bootable floppy disk. d. Windows® Vista environment a. Click Start. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. c. d. Press , then follow screen instructions to the floppy disk ... formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. Insert the Windows® 2003 CD to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box . Click from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. ASUS P5SD2-VM 2- Windows® XP environment a. d. Click Start from the...
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...screen menu. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before ..., and • View the BIOS version information. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. ASUS P5SD2-VM 2-
...screen menu. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before ..., and • View the BIOS version information. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. ASUS P5SD2-VM 2-
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Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from 3.
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from 3.
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... utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS P5SD2-VM 2-11 Always update the utility to complete the update process. 4. Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to...
... utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS P5SD2-VM 2-11 Always update the utility to complete the update process. 4. Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to...
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...] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a field, select it then press to display a pop...-up window Select Screen Select Item +- configurable, you can change the value of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on any ...
...] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a field, select it then press to display a pop...-up window Select Screen Select Item +- configurable, you can change the value of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on any ...
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... with a message asking if you made changes to fields other changes before exiting. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation window appears. ASUS P5SD2-VM 2-33 F10 key can be used for this option or if you made to the Setup program. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you...is turned off. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you want to save the changes that you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before ...
... with a message asking if you made changes to fields other changes before exiting. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation window appears. ASUS P5SD2-VM 2-33 F10 key can be used for this option or if you made to the Setup program. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you...is turned off. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you want to save the changes that you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before ...
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...in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® Vista /XP/2003server/2000 operating systems (OS). Click an icon to... display support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in...
...in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® Vista /XP/2003server/2000 operating systems (OS). Click an icon to... display support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in...
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3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that destroys data. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs the corel snapfire plus SE. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-... the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you to open, view, and print documents in healthy operating condition. ASUS InstAll - Drivers Installation Wizard ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any ...
3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that destroys data. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs the corel snapfire plus SE. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-... the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you to open, view, and print documents in healthy operating condition. ASUS InstAll - Drivers Installation Wizard ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any ...
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You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to [Automatic], then press . 4. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to update the BIOS. A.1.1 System requirements Before using EIST... EIST support • Operating system with a BIOS file that supports EIST. Turn on the EIST feature. A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Windows® Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) A.1.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: 1.
You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to [Automatic], then press . 4. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to update the BIOS. A.1.1 System requirements Before using EIST... EIST support • Operating system with a BIOS file that supports EIST. Turn on the EIST feature. A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Windows® Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) A.1.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: 1.
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When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. 7. ASUS P5SD2-VM A- After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low. Click Apply, then click OK. 10. Click ... pop-up menu. 6. 5. After the computer restarts, right click on a blank space on the Monitor power section to open the Power Options Properties window. 8. Close the Display Properties window. The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the operating system. On the Power schemes section, click , then select any option except...
When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. 7. ASUS P5SD2-VM A- After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low. Click Apply, then click OK. 10. Click ... pop-up menu. 6. 5. After the computer restarts, right click on a blank space on the Monitor power section to open the Power Options Properties window. 8. Close the Display Properties window. The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the operating system. On the Power schemes section, click , then select any option except...
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...the Hyper-Threading Technology To use the Hyper-Threading compiler to compile the code. A.2 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended. • ... the item Hyper‑Threading Technology is set to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. A- Appendix: CPU...
...the Hyper-Threading Technology To use the Hyper-Threading compiler to compile the code. A.2 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended. • ... the item Hyper‑Threading Technology is set to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. A- Appendix: CPU...