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...-64bit, 2003-64bit Fully compatible with IEEE802.11b/g standard products Supports ASUS EZ WiFi mode: Running wireless network in sleep mode (only on ASUS Digital Home motherboards except for P5LD2-VM DH and N4L-VM DH) ASUS WiFi-AP Solo Wizard ASUS WiFi-AP Solo * The Vista driver is ready when the Windows...® Vista Operating System (OS) is launched. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest ...
...-64bit, 2003-64bit Fully compatible with IEEE802.11b/g standard products Supports ASUS EZ WiFi mode: Running wireless network in sleep mode (only on ASUS Digital Home motherboards except for P5LD2-VM DH and N4L-VM DH) ASUS WiFi-AP Solo Wizard ASUS WiFi-AP Solo * The Vista driver is ready when the Windows...® Vista Operating System (OS) is launched. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest ...
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... more, ASUS WiFi-AP Solo is sure to -use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter designed for home or office use. The WiFi-AP Solo is in a single network. Thank you ahead in no hardware installation is an easy-to keep you for P5LD2-VM DH and N4L-VM DH motherboards. Just... install the drivers and utilities from anywhere within the range. WiFi-AP Solo can use Skype from the motherboard support CD and start computing wirelessly in the world of the traditional ...
... more, ASUS WiFi-AP Solo is sure to -use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter designed for home or office use. The WiFi-AP Solo is in a single network. Thank you ahead in no hardware installation is an easy-to keep you for P5LD2-VM DH and N4L-VM DH motherboards. Just... install the drivers and utilities from anywhere within the range. WiFi-AP Solo can use Skype from the motherboard support CD and start computing wirelessly in the world of the traditional ...
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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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... up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point‑to meet demands for a thinner, lighter design without compromising performance. ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 1- 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...
... up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point‑to meet demands for a thinner, lighter design without compromising performance. ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 1- 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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... 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 the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due...
... 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 the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due...
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...switched off mode. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the ...with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 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 detached from the power supply.
...switched off mode. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the ...with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 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 detached 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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...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 Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan...® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to the chassis before you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium®...
...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 Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan...® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to the chassis before you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium®...
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B A B B A ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 1-15 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 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. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard.
B A B B A ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 1-15 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 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. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard.
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1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you installed two 2 GB DDR2 memory modules. DIMM1 DIMM2 ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 1-17 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on...
1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you installed two 2 GB DDR2 memory modules. DIMM1 DIMM2 ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 1-17 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on...
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...and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you intend to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-21... with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card...
...and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you intend to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-21... with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card...
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... and eSATA cannot be used simultaneously. • See page 1-26 "4. 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, SCSI cards and other cards...
... and eSATA cannot be used simultaneously. • See page 1-26 "4. 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, SCSI cards and other cards...
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... connector, then install the module to this motherboard. COM2 ® PIN 1 COM port connector The Serial (COM) port module is for an ATX power supply. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • Use a PSU with more power‑consuming devices. ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 1-33 ATX12V EATXPWR GND +12V DC...
... connector, then install the module to this motherboard. COM2 ® PIN 1 COM port connector The Serial (COM) port module is for an ATX power supply. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • Use a PSU with more power‑consuming devices. ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 1-33 ATX12V EATXPWR GND +12V DC...
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... allows you to connect your MP3 player to the MP3IN connector, and enjoy music from computer speakers even when the PC is bundled with the motherboard package. MP3IN ® MP3 connector • The MP3-In module is turned off. • Do not plug the MP3-In cable into the Audio-in... Ground Left Audio Channel 1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the cable to the speakers of the computer. MP3-In connector (4-pin MP3IN [red]) (Only for P5V-VM SE DH) This connector is for details.
... allows you to connect your MP3 player to the MP3IN connector, and enjoy music from computer speakers even when the PC is bundled with the motherboard package. MP3IN ® MP3 connector • The MP3-In module is turned off. • Do not plug the MP3-In cable into the Audio-in... Ground Left Audio Channel 1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the cable to the speakers of the computer. MP3-In connector (4-pin MP3IN [red]) (Only for P5V-VM SE DH) This connector is for details.
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.... Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. e. ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 2- Windows® XP environment a. c. Click File from the menu, then select Format. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the optical drive. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the bootable floppy...
.... Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. e. ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 2- Windows® XP environment a. c. Click File from the menu, then select Format. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the optical drive. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the bootable floppy...
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... following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 2- Reading file "P5VD2VM.ROM". Start flashing... Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated...
... following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 2- Reading file "P5VD2VM.ROM". Start flashing... Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated...
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...easy to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to run this utility. ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 2-11 otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to ensure optimum performance. Do this motherboard and . This section explains how to configure your selections from the available options ... future. You can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of the firmware hub. If you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your BIOS." Use the BIOS Setup program when you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the...
...easy to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to run this utility. ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 2-11 otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to ensure optimum performance. Do this motherboard and . This section explains how to configure your selections from the available options ... future. You can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of the firmware hub. If you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your BIOS." Use the BIOS Setup program when you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the...