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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 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 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Digital Home for P5V-VM SE DH special features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-8 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-8 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.6.1 Installling the CPU 1-10 1.6.2 Installling the CPU...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 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 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Digital Home for P5V-VM SE DH special features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-8 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-8 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.6.1 Installling the CPU 1-10 1.6.2 Installling the CPU...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 1-
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 1-
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.... 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cables 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield ASUS DH Remote (only for P5V-VM SE DH) ASUS DH Remote Receiver (only for P5V-VM SE DH) ASUS WiFi-AP Solo omni-directional antenna (only for P5V-VM SE DH) ASUS MP3-In Module (only...
.... 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cables 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield ASUS DH Remote (only for P5V-VM SE DH) ASUS DH Remote Receiver (only for P5V-VM SE DH) ASUS WiFi-AP Solo omni-directional antenna (only for P5V-VM SE DH) ASUS MP3-In Module (only...
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... bus bandwidth for details. ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 1- Intel® 65nm dual-core processors utilize the latest package technologies for two SATA connectors, and JMicron JMB363 SATA controller also supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, ...breakthrough performance, enhanced media experience, and low power consumption. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go The motherboard built with dedicated L2 caches to ‑point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data ...
... bus bandwidth for details. ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 1- Intel® 65nm dual-core processors utilize the latest package technologies for two SATA connectors, and JMicron JMB363 SATA controller also supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, ...breakthrough performance, enhanced media experience, and low power consumption. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go The motherboard built with dedicated L2 caches to ‑point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data ...
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... easily without entering the OS. ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 1- Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. 1.3.3 ASUS Digital Home for P5V-VM SE DH special features ASUS WiFi-AP Solo (Only for P5V-VM SE DH) The ASUS WiFi-AP Solo allows a new level of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to...
... easily without entering the OS. ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 1- Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. 1.3.3 ASUS Digital Home for P5V-VM SE DH special features ASUS WiFi-AP Solo (Only for P5V-VM SE DH) The ASUS WiFi-AP Solo allows a new level of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to...
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... power cord is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 1- This is a reminder that you install or remove any component...grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply....
... power cord is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 1- This is a reminder that you install or remove any component...grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply....
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ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 1- 1.5.3 P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH Motherboard layout • The WIFI connecotr and MP3IN connector are only for P5V-VM SE DH. • USB1 and USB2 ports are only for P5VD2-VM.
ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 1- 1.5.3 P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH Motherboard layout • The WIFI connecotr and MP3IN connector are only for P5V-VM SE DH. • USB1 and USB2 ports are only for P5VD2-VM.
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... specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to install. If you buy a boxed Intel® ... of the installed CPU, making sure that a Thermal Interface Material is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 1-13 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel...
... specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to install. If you buy a boxed Intel® ... of the installed CPU, making sure that a Thermal Interface Material is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 1-13 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel...
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B A B B A ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 1-15 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink B and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_ FAN. 2.
B A B B A ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 1-15 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink B and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_ FAN. 2.
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1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation ...-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may detect less than 4 GB system memory when you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. DIMM1 DIMM2 ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 1-17 Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket.
1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation ...-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may detect less than 4 GB system memory when you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. DIMM1 DIMM2 ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 1-17 Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket.
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... the screw you intend to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-21 Install the software drivers for information on the next page. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep...following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
... the screw you intend to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-21 Install the software drivers for information on the next page. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep...following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
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..."4. PCI Express x 1 and External SATA jumper setting" for details. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-23 The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. The figure shows ...a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards,...
..."4. PCI Express x 1 and External SATA jumper setting" for details. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-23 The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. The figure shows ...a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards,...
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... cable to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 1-33 The plugs from the power supply are for a serial (COM) port. 7. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • Do not forget to this motherboard. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) This connector is...
... cable to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 1-33 The plugs from the power supply are for a serial (COM) port. 7. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • Do not forget to this motherboard. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) This connector is...
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... PC is turned off. • Do not plug the MP3-In cable into the Audio-in connector. MP3-In connector (4-pin MP3IN [red]) (Only for P5V-VM SE DH) This connector is bundled with the motherboard package. 13.
... PC is turned off. • Do not plug the MP3-In cable into the Audio-in connector. MP3-In connector (4-pin MP3IN [red]) (Only for P5V-VM SE DH) This connector is bundled with the motherboard package. 13.
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...a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. c. Click Start, then select Run. e. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . b. c. Click File from the Windows®...floppy disk to the bootable floppy disk. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. b. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to create a bootable floppy disk. ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 2- Do either one of boot disks for Windows® 2000: a. Windows® XP environment a. Click Start from the menu, then select Format. b....
...a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. c. Click Start, then select Run. e. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . b. c. Click File from the Windows®...floppy disk to the bootable floppy disk. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. b. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to create a bootable floppy disk. ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 2- Do either one of boot disks for Windows® 2000: a. Windows® XP environment a. Click Start from the menu, then select Format. b....
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... even when you reboot the system. Bad BIOS checksum. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Turn on motherboards with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. 3. Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "P5VD2VM.ROM". DO...corrupted BIOS file. 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to P5VD2VM.ROM/P5VVMSEDH.ROM. You can cause system boot failure! 4. Starting BIOS recovery... ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 2-
... even when you reboot the system. Bad BIOS checksum. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Turn on motherboards with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. 3. Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "P5VD2VM.ROM". DO...corrupted BIOS file. 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to P5VD2VM.ROM/P5VVMSEDH.ROM. You can cause system boot failure! 4. Starting BIOS recovery... ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 2-
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...with the opportunity to reconfigure your system using this motherboard and . If the system becomes unstable after POST, restart the system by pressing , or by turning the system off and then back on the system chassis. ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 2-11 Even if you are not prompted to ensure... menu-driven program, it as possible. See section "2.8 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to use the Setup program, you can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your ...
...with the opportunity to reconfigure your system using this motherboard and . If the system becomes unstable after POST, restart the system by pressing , or by turning the system off and then back on the system chassis. ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 2-11 Even if you are not prompted to ensure... menu-driven program, it as possible. See section "2.8 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to use the Setup program, you can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your ...
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... Temperature, M/B Temperature The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. These items are not user-configurable. CPU Fan Speed warning [600 RPM] Sets the CPU fan speed warning feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [600RPM] [1200RPM] [1600RPM] ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 2-31 2.5.4 Hardware Monitor The items in rotations per minute (RPM...
... Temperature, M/B Temperature The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. These items are not user-configurable. CPU Fan Speed warning [600 RPM] Sets the CPU fan speed warning feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [600RPM] [1200RPM] [1600RPM] ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 2-31 2.5.4 Hardware Monitor The items in rotations per minute (RPM...
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This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. 3 Software support ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 3-
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. 3 Software support ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 3-