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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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..., ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Refer to the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page for later use . Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-19 Make...
..., ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Refer to the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page for later use . Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-19 Make...
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... 6 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 - - - - PCI2 shared shared shared shared - - - - shared - - shared - -- -- Onboard SATA port - ... shared - - - -- -- shared - shared - - -- -- Onboard USB controller 1 - - - - Onboard HD audio - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments.
... 6 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 - - - - PCI2 shared shared shared shared - - - - shared - - shared - -- -- Onboard SATA port - ... shared - - - -- -- shared - shared - - -- -- Onboard USB controller 1 - - - - Onboard HD audio - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments.
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ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-21 The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 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. If you install a PCI graphics ...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...
ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-21 The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 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. If you install a PCI graphics ...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...
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...motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. See page 2-2 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS... ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your system. This utility is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS P5SD2-VM ...
...motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. See page 2-2 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS... ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your system. This utility is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS P5SD2-VM ...
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...ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2003 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers... for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can ...
...ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2003 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers... for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can ...
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Drivers installation wizard. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS P5SD2-VM 3- SiS Graphic Driver Installs the SiS Graphic Driver. Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS Install - ASUS InstAll - SiS191/SiS190 Ethernet Driver Installs the SiS191/SiS190 Ethernet driver and application. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek Audio Driver.
Drivers installation wizard. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS P5SD2-VM 3- SiS Graphic Driver Installs the SiS Graphic Driver. Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS Install - ASUS InstAll - SiS191/SiS190 Ethernet Driver Installs the SiS191/SiS190 Ethernet driver and application. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek Audio Driver.
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... Service Provider (ISP) Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you keep your computer from viruses that the motherboard supports. Drivers Installation Wizard ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility...
... Service Provider (ISP) Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you keep your computer from viruses that the motherboard supports. Drivers Installation Wizard ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility...
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... and sound. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. Make SiS RAID Controller Driver disk Allows you to create an SiS RAID Controller driver disk ASUS P5SD2-VM 3- Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. You can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. DirectX...
... and sound. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. Make SiS RAID Controller Driver disk Allows you to create an SiS RAID Controller driver disk ASUS P5SD2-VM 3- Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. You can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. DirectX...