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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5VD2-VM SE 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 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 P5VD2-VM SE Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installling the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5VD2-VM SE 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 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 P5VD2-VM SE Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installling the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink...
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...any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are unplugged before using an adapter or extension cord. Please check local... a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. Safety information Electrical safety •...
...any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are unplugged before using an adapter or extension cord. Please check local... a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. Safety information Electrical safety •...
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...documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Refer to perform when ...installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to ...
...documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Refer to perform when ...installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to ...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-
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... technology and 1066 / 800 MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5VD2-VM SE motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5VD2-VM SE motherboard 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...
... technology and 1066 / 800 MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5VD2-VM SE motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5VD2-VM SE motherboard 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...
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...system with digital connectivity to meet demands for a thinner, lighter design without compromising performance. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and... technology with existing PCI specifications. PCI Express features point‑to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1- PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. Dual-core processors...
...system with digital connectivity to meet demands for a thinner, lighter design without compromising performance. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and... technology with existing PCI specifications. PCI Express features point‑to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1- PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. Dual-core processors...
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... 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. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the...power cord is switched off mode. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® P5VD2-VM SE P5VD2-VM SE Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1- This is a reminder that the ATX power supply is detached from the wall socket before touching any...
... 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. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the...power cord is switched off mode. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® P5VD2-VM SE P5VD2-VM SE Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1- This is a reminder that the ATX power supply is detached from the wall socket before touching any...
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... holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the rear part of the chassis ® P5VD2-VM SE 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Place this side towards...
... holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the rear part of the chassis ® P5VD2-VM SE 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Place this side towards...
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ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1- 24.5cm (9.6in) 1.5.3 P5VD2-VM SE Motherboard layout 17.8cm (7.0in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 ATX12V LGA775 EATXPWR DDR2 DIMM1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM2 (64 bit,240-pin ...:Line In Center:Line Out LAN Chip Below:Mic In VIA P4M900 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power ® PCIEX16 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 PCI1 SPEAKER CHASSIS P5VD2-VM SE SPDIF_OUT PCI2 ALC662 FLOPPY AAFP CD VIA VT8237S SATA1 SATA2 SB_PWR PS2_USBPW CLRTC USB56 USB78 F_PANEL Refer to 1.10 Connectors for more information about rear...
ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1- 24.5cm (9.6in) 1.5.3 P5VD2-VM SE Motherboard layout 17.8cm (7.0in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 ATX12V LGA775 EATXPWR DDR2 DIMM1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM2 (64 bit,240-pin ...:Line In Center:Line Out LAN Chip Below:Mic In VIA P4M900 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power ® PCIEX16 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 PCI1 SPEAKER CHASSIS P5VD2-VM SE SPDIF_OUT PCI2 ALC662 FLOPPY AAFP CD VIA VT8237S SATA1 SATA2 SB_PWR PS2_USBPW CLRTC USB56 USB78 F_PANEL Refer to 1.10 Connectors for more information about rear...
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...the socket and the socket pins are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for ...misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the motherboard. ® P5VD2-VM SE P5VD2-VM SE CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load...
...the socket and the socket pins are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for ...misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the motherboard. ® P5VD2-VM SE P5VD2-VM SE CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load...
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Notes on this motherboard: 1. If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 3. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU in the 775-land package that the item Hyper... only. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. • For more information on the socket and damaging the CPU! Close...
Notes on this motherboard: 1. If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 3. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU in the 775-land package that the item Hyper... only. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. • For more information on the socket and damaging the CPU! Close...
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To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-11 If you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink ... heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® Pentium® 4 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly • When...
To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-11 If you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink ... heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® Pentium® 4 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly • When...
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2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. ® P5VD2-VM SE CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5VD2-VM SE CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction When the fan and heatsink assembly is in B place. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! A A A B B B A 3.
2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. ® P5VD2-VM SE CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5VD2-VM SE CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction When the fan and heatsink assembly is in B place. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! A A A B B B A 3.
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Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 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. 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 SE 1-13
Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 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. 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 SE 1-13
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Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. 4.
Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. 4.
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...Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you installed two 2 GB DDR2 memory modules. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-15 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to chipset resource ... the DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® P5VD2-VM SE P5VD2-VM SE 240-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 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency....
...Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you installed two 2 GB DDR2 memory modules. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-15 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to chipset resource ... the DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® P5VD2-VM SE P5VD2-VM SE 240-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 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency....
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... fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3 2. Simultaneously press the retaining 11 clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM 2 To remove a DIMM: 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid...
... fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3 2. Simultaneously press the retaining 11 clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM 2 To remove a DIMM: 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid...
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... the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Install the software drivers for the card. ... future, you may need to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to install expansion cards. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-21 Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until ...
... the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Install the software drivers for the card. ... future, you may need to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to install expansion cards. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-21 Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until ...