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Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM 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 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...
Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM 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 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...
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.... • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in your retailer. vii Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adapter or...electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper ...
.... • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in your retailer. vii Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adapter or...electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper ...
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...of the support CD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. This chapter also lists the ...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 the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through ...
...of the support CD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. This chapter also lists the ...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 the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through ...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-1
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-1
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... devices on it another standout in the 775-land package. The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH motherboard 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133...
... devices on it another standout in the 775-land package. The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH motherboard 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133...
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This motherboard also supports Intel® next generation Core™2 Duo CPU. PCI Express features point-to meet demands for more powerful processing. Dual RAID solution The onboard VIA VT8237A chipset allows RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD configuration for details. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH... design without compromising performance. This high speed interface is software compatible with copper interconnect. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard built with dedicated L2 caches to -point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets....
This motherboard also supports Intel® next generation Core™2 Duo CPU. PCI Express features point-to meet demands for more powerful processing. Dual RAID solution The onboard VIA VT8237A chipset allows RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD configuration for details. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH... design without compromising performance. This high speed interface is software compatible with copper interconnect. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard built with dedicated L2 caches to -point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets....
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...Chapter 1: Product introduction S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the S/PDIF interface at midboard. The S/PDIF technology turns your network or broadband connection with the onboard LAN port. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can ...connect your computer to home theater decoders to produce crystal-clear digital audio. 10/100 Mbps LAN Supports The motherboard supports the Realtek® RTL8201CL 10/100...
...Chapter 1: Product introduction S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the S/PDIF interface at midboard. The S/PDIF technology turns your network or broadband connection with the onboard LAN port. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can ...connect your computer to home theater decoders to produce crystal-clear digital audio. 10/100 Mbps LAN Supports The motherboard supports the Realtek® RTL8201CL 10/100...
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... DH special features ASUS WiFi-AP Solo (Only for P5V-VM DH) The ASUS WiFi-AP Solo allows a new level of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in either AP or wirelesss client mode. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-5 The ASUS WiFi-AP Solo ...can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly...
... DH special features ASUS WiFi-AP Solo (Only for P5V-VM DH) The ASUS WiFi-AP Solo allows a new level of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in either AP or wirelesss client mode. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-5 The ASUS WiFi-AP Solo ...can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly...
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... the ATX power supply is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or the p o w e r c o r d i s d e t a c h e d f r o m t h e p o w e r s u p p l y . The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings....motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove 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-MX...
... the ATX power supply is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or the p o w e r c o r d i s d e t a c h e d f r o m t h e p o w e r s u p p l y . The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings....motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove 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-MX...
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... rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure the...
... rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure the...
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DDR2 DIMM1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM2 (64 bit,240-pin module) EATXPWR PRI_IDE FLOPPY 24.5cm (9.6in) 1.5.3 P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH Motherboard layout 21.8cm (8.6in) Super I/O PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR LGA775 CPU_FAN ESATA PARALLEL PORT 4Mb BIOS SEC_IDE VGA USB12 ATX12V USBPW34 USBPW12 LAN_USB34 Top:... PANEL CHASSIS • The USB9 port, WIFI connecotr, and MP3IN connector are only for P5V-VM DH. • USB1 and USB2 ports are only for P5VD2-MX. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-9
DDR2 DIMM1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM2 (64 bit,240-pin module) EATXPWR PRI_IDE FLOPPY 24.5cm (9.6in) 1.5.3 P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH Motherboard layout 21.8cm (8.6in) Super I/O PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR LGA775 CPU_FAN ESATA PARALLEL PORT 4Mb BIOS SEC_IDE VGA USB12 ATX12V USBPW34 USBPW12 LAN_USB34 Top:... PANEL CHASSIS • The USB9 port, WIFI connecotr, and MP3IN connector are only for P5V-VM DH. • USB1 and USB2 ports are only for P5VD2-MX. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-9
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... product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installling the CPU...socket and the socket pins are not bent. Contact your left. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you see any damage ...
... product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installling the CPU...socket and the socket pins are not bent. Contact your left. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you see any damage ...
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B The CPU fits in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. • For more information on this motherboard: 1. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. Reboot the computer. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Notes on the socket and damaging the ... then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in the 775-land package that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended. • Make sure to compile ...
B The CPU fits in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. • For more information on this motherboard: 1. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. Reboot the computer. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Notes on the socket and damaging the ... then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in the 775-land package that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended. • Make sure to compile ...
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ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-13 If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to install. To install ...174; 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 use only Intel®-certified multi-directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® Pentium® ...
ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-13 If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to install. To install ...174; 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 use only Intel®-certified multi-directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® Pentium® ...
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When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ® CPU fan connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction A A A B B B A 3. 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in place.
When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ® CPU fan connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction A A A B B B A 3. 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in place.
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B A B B A ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-15 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. 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.
B A B B A ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-15 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. 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.
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The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. 4.
The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. 4.
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ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-17 DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on the next ...pin footprint compared 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. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you installed two 2 GB DDR2 memory modules. ...8226; This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM1 DIMM2 ® 240-pin DDR2 DIMM...
ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-17 DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on the next ...pin footprint compared 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. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you installed two 2 GB DDR2 memory modules. ...8226; This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM1 DIMM2 ® 240-pin DDR2 DIMM...