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... 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 and fan 1-13 1.7 System memory 1-15 1.7.1 Overview 1-15 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-15 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-20 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM 1-20...
... 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 and fan 1-13 1.7 System memory 1-15 1.7.1 Overview 1-15 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-15 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-20 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM 1-20...
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...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 3.3.1 RAID definitions 3-10 3.3.2 Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks 3-11 3.3.3 VIA® RAID configuration 3-11 3.4 Creating a ...
...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 3.3.1 RAID definitions 3-10 3.3.2 Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks 3-11 3.3.3 VIA® RAID configuration 3-11 3.4 Creating a ...
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...This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with FCC regulations. vi ... expressly approved by one or more of the monitor to the graphics card is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a residential installation. The use of shielded cables for help. These limits are designed to radio communications. However, there is required to Part 15 of...
...This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with FCC regulations. vi ... expressly approved by one or more of the monitor to the graphics card is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a residential installation. The use of shielded cables for help. These limits are designed to radio communications. However, there is required to Part 15 of...
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Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it , ...
Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it , ...
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...may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3:... information you have been added by your dealer. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for ...
...may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3:... information you have been added by your dealer. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for ...
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Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the LGA775 package. ... 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...
Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the LGA775 package. ... 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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... precautions before you install motherboard components or change any component, place it on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 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- Failure to...
... precautions before you install motherboard components or change any component, place it on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 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- Failure to...
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Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part ...place it . Do not overtighten the screws! Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® P5VD2-VM SE 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to unplug the power cord before...
Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part ...place it . Do not overtighten the screws! Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® P5VD2-VM SE 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to unplug the power cord before...
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...damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5VD2-VM SE P5VD2-VM SE CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is... facing towards you and the load lever is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket pins resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/...
...damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5VD2-VM SE P5VD2-VM SE CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is... facing towards you and the load lever is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket pins resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/...
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... . The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Retention tab A Load lever PnP Cap B This side of the cam box should fit into Alignment key the CPU notch. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5VD2-VM SE A 1- Lift the load plate with your thumb and...
... . The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Retention tab A Load lever PnP Cap B This side of the cam box should fit into Alignment key the CPU notch. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5VD2-VM SE A 1- Lift the load plate with your thumb and...
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...load plate (A), then push A the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. • For more information on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium®... the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 2: BIOS setup). 6. B The CPU fits in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 1.7.x (kernel) and later versions...
...load plate (A), then push A the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. • For more information on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium®... the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 2: BIOS setup). 6. B The CPU fits in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 1.7.x (kernel) and later versions...
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...boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you install the heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to the CPU...® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to install. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-11 If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is oriented as ...
...boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you install the heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to the CPU...® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to install. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-11 If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is oriented as ...
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For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you installed two 2 GB DDR2 memory modules. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-15 DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on the next page for details. • Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM...
For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you installed two 2 GB DDR2 memory modules. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-15 DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on the next page for details. • Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM...
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... DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not...
... DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not...
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... the slot that they support. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-21 Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the slot. 5. 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. Failure...
... the slot that they support. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-21 Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the slot. 5. 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. Failure...
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ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-23 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 a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports... 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 network card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot.
ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-23 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 a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports... 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 network card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot.
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... boot failure! ® CLRTC P5VD2-VM SE 12 23 Normal P5VD2-VM SE Clear RTC RAM (Default) Clear RTC You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Re-install the battery. 5. Shut down...
... boot failure! ® CLRTC P5VD2-VM SE 12 23 Normal P5VD2-VM SE Clear RTC RAM (Default) Clear RTC You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Re-install the battery. 5. Shut down...
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... (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are using Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP/Vista operation system. • Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4, the Windows® XP Service Pack1 or later version before using Serial ATA... ® SATA1 P5VD2-VM SE P5VD2-VM SE SATA connectors GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND Important notes on RAID configurations. GND SPDIFOUT +5V SPDIF_OUT ® P5VD2-VM SE P5VD2-VM SE Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction If you installed Serial ATA hard ...
... (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are using Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP/Vista operation system. • Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4, the Windows® XP Service Pack1 or later version before using Serial ATA... ® SATA1 P5VD2-VM SE P5VD2-VM SE SATA connectors GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND Important notes on RAID configurations. GND SPDIFOUT +5V SPDIF_OUT ® P5VD2-VM SE P5VD2-VM SE Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction If you installed Serial ATA hard ...
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... are for USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. Connect the optional USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-33 Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.
... are for USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. Connect the optional USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-33 Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.
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...bootable floppy disk.) 3. See page 3-4 for details on these utilities. ASUS EZ Flash utility (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. 2.1 Managing and updating ...BIOS version information. Quit all Windows® applications before you to the corresponding sections for the Utilities screen menu. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. This utility is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you update the BIOS using this utility....
...bootable floppy disk.) 3. See page 3-4 for details on these utilities. ASUS EZ Flash utility (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. 2.1 Managing and updating ...BIOS version information. Quit all Windows® applications before you to the corresponding sections for the Utilities screen menu. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. This utility is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you update the BIOS using this utility....