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... Suspend Mode 2-26 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-26 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-26 2.5.4 APM Configuration 2-27 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor 2-29 2.6 Boot menu 2-30 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-30 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-31 2.6.3 Security 2-32 2.7 Exit menu 2-35 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-6 3.2.5 Manuals menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.2.7 Other information 3-8 3.3 RAID configurations 3-10...
... Suspend Mode 2-26 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-26 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-26 2.5.4 APM Configuration 2-27 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor 2-29 2.6 Boot menu 2-30 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-30 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-31 2.6.3 Security 2-32 2.7 Exit menu 2-35 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-6 3.2.5 Manuals menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.2.7 Other information 3-8 3.3 RAID configurations 3-10...
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Intel® 65nm dual-core processors utilize the latest package technologies for details. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1- Intel®'s 65nm process is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on USB 2.0. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the S/PDIF interface at midboard. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth...
Intel® 65nm dual-core processors utilize the latest package technologies for details. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1- Intel®'s 65nm process is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on USB 2.0. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the S/PDIF interface at midboard. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth...
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... that you removed earlier. 6. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for later use . ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-21 Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it...
... that you removed earlier. 6. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for later use . ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-21 Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it...
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ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-23 The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 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 that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows ...
ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-23 The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 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 that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows ...
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... pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to enable or disable the keyboard and the USB device wake-up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in sleep mode. Keyboard / USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USBPW) This jumper allows you can wake up feature. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar) or using a USB device. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-25 PS2_USBPW ® 12 23 P5VD2-VM SE +5V (Default) P5VD2-VM SE USB device wake...
... pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to enable or disable the keyboard and the USB device wake-up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in sleep mode. Keyboard / USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USBPW) This jumper allows you can wake up feature. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar) or using a USB device. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-25 PS2_USBPW ® 12 23 P5VD2-VM SE +5V (Default) P5VD2-VM SE USB device wake...
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... update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). This utility is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to the corresponding sections for the Utilities screen menu. 3. Place the support CD in the future. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. ASUS EZ Flash utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk during POST.) 4. The ASUS Update utility is available in Windows...
... update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). This utility is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to the corresponding sections for the Utilities screen menu. 3. Place the support CD in the future. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. ASUS EZ Flash utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk during POST.) 4. The ASUS Update utility is available in Windows...
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... has a sub-menu. To change the value of options. configurable, you can change the value of the menu screen is user- For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on any menu screen means that menu. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Select Screen Select Item +-
... has a sub-menu. To change the value of options. configurable, you can change the value of the menu screen is user- For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on any menu screen means that menu. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Select Screen Select Item +-
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... are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. These items show N/A if no IDE device is a separate sub-menu for each IDE/SATA device. There is installed in the system. Type [Auto] This item appears only when you are not user-configurable. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Primary IDE Master Device : Not Detected Type LBA/Large Mode Block(Multi-sector Transfer) M PIO Mode DMA Mode SMART Monitoring...
... are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. These items show N/A if no IDE device is a separate sub-menu for each IDE/SATA device. There is installed in the system. Type [Auto] This item appears only when you are not user-configurable. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Primary IDE Master Device : Not Detected Type LBA/Large Mode Block(Multi-sector Transfer) M PIO Mode DMA Mode SMART Monitoring...
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...ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 2-17 Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS...
...ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 2-17 Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS...
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Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Select Screen Select Item +- Select an item then press to malfunction. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-12.4 USB Devices Enabled: 1 Mouse USB 1.1 Ports Configuration USB 2.0 Ports Enable Legacy USB Support Port 64/60 Emulation USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-off Options Enabled Disabled [USB 8 Ports] [Enable] [Auto] [Disabled] [HiSpeed] [Enabled] The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected ...
Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Select Screen Select Item +- Select an item then press to malfunction. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-12.4 USB Devices Enabled: 1 Mouse USB 1.1 Ports Configuration USB 2.0 Ports Enable Legacy USB Support Port 64/60 Emulation USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-off Options Enabled Disabled [USB 8 Ports] [Enable] [Auto] [Disabled] [HiSpeed] [Enabled] The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected ...
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...to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 2-19 If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 1.1 controllers. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-off feature. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or FullSpeed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Port...
...to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 2-19 If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 1.1 controllers. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-off feature. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or FullSpeed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Port...
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... order to boot legacy OSes unable to change the USB-related features. Ratio CMOS Setting [14] Use the and keys to display the configuration options. Setting this menu allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select an item then press to select the CMOS ratio values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Allows you to support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. In TM mode, the CPU power consumption...
... order to boot legacy OSes unable to change the USB-related features. Ratio CMOS Setting [14] Use the and keys to display the configuration options. Setting this menu allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select an item then press to select the CMOS ratio values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Allows you to support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. In TM mode, the CPU power consumption...
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... SATA Controller [IDE] SATA Option ROM [Disabled] LAN Controller [Enabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] High Definition Audio [Enabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] IDE RAID Options SATA Controller [IDE] Allows you to enable or disable the V-Link 8X mode. AGP & P2P Bridge Configuration V-Link & PCI Bus Configuration V-Link mode selection [Auto] V-Link 8X Supported [Enabled] V-Link Data 2X Support [Disabled] Select V-Link Mode V-Link mode selection [Auto] Allows selection of the Serial ATA controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5VD2-VM SE...
... SATA Controller [IDE] SATA Option ROM [Disabled] LAN Controller [Enabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] High Definition Audio [Enabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] IDE RAID Options SATA Controller [IDE] Allows you to enable or disable the V-Link 8X mode. AGP & P2P Bridge Configuration V-Link & PCI Bus Configuration V-Link mode selection [Auto] V-Link 8X Supported [Enabled] V-Link Data 2X Support [Disabled] Select V-Link Mode V-Link mode selection [Auto] Allows selection of the Serial ATA controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5VD2-VM SE...
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... for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) only] [S3 only] [Auto] 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disable] Allows you to be used for system suspend. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Exit Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you...
... for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) only] [S3 only] [Auto] 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disable] Allows you to be used for system suspend. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Exit Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 2-27 Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power On By Ring [Disabled] Enables or disables the RI to generate a wake event. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on after an AC power loss. When set to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By KBC [Disabled] Allows you to use the keyboard to Power On, the system goes on the +5VSB lead. Select Screen Select Item...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 2-27 Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power On By Ring [Disabled] Enables or disables the RI to generate a wake event. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on after an AC power loss. When set to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By KBC [Disabled] Allows you to use the keyboard to Power On, the system goes on the +5VSB lead. Select Screen Select Item...
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... options: [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [HDD: xxxxxx] [CD-ROM: xxxxxx] Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot...
... options: [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [HDD: xxxxxx] [CD-ROM: xxxxxx] Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot...
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... password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . The Supervisor Password item on how to erase the RTC RAM. 2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup From the password box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Confirm the password when prompted. Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password to change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. To set or change the system security settings. See section "1.9 Jumpers...
... password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . The Supervisor Password item on how to erase the RTC RAM. 2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup From the password box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Confirm the password when prompted. Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password to change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. To set or change the system security settings. See section "1.9 Jumpers...
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... optical drive. Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus...
... optical drive. Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus...
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... SATA Controller [RAID] SATA Option ROM [Enabled] LAN Controller [Enabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] High Definition Audio [Enabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] IDE RAID Options 3. What you see on each drive. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 3-11 Boot-up your changes and exit the BIOS setup/ Entering VIA Tech RAID BIOS Utility 1. The following menu options will appear. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Setting the RAID items in the motherboard support CD for detailed information on the setup screen shown below is shown here. To install the SATA hard disks...
... SATA Controller [RAID] SATA Option ROM [Enabled] LAN Controller [Enabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] High Definition Audio [Enabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] IDE RAID Options 3. What you see on each drive. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 3-11 Boot-up your changes and exit the BIOS setup/ Entering VIA Tech RAID BIOS Utility 1. The following menu options will appear. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Setting the RAID items in the motherboard support CD for detailed information on the setup screen shown below is shown here. To install the SATA hard disks...
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... enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Start Windows® . 2. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install, make sure you select VIA RAID controller series ***(OS). 4. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Place the motherboard support CD into the optical drive. 5. Write-protect the floppy disk to complete the process. Set the optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE...
... enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Start Windows® . 2. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install, make sure you select VIA RAID controller series ***(OS). 4. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Place the motherboard support CD into the optical drive. 5. Write-protect the floppy disk to complete the process. Set the optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE...