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... 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...
... 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...
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P5VD2-VM SE specifications summary Rear panel BIOS features Manageability Internal connectors Form Factor Support CD contents 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x VGA port 1 x COM ... out connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector Chassis intrusion connector System panel connector uATX from factor: 9.6 in x 7.0 in (24.5 cm x 17.8 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe 2 ASUS Live Update utility Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0 Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
P5VD2-VM SE specifications summary Rear panel BIOS features Manageability Internal connectors Form Factor Support CD contents 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x VGA port 1 x COM ... out connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector Chassis intrusion connector System panel connector uATX from factor: 9.6 in x 7.0 in (24.5 cm x 17.8 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe 2 ASUS Live Update utility Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0 Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
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... to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Failure to do so may need to use . 4. Turn on the next page. 3. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-21 Make sure to the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated...
... to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Failure to do so may need to use . 4. Turn on the next page. 3. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-21 Make sure to the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated...
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... USB controller 2 - Onboard USB controller 3 - - Onboard USB controller 4 - - - Onboard audio - shared - shared - Onboard VGA shared - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - IRQ assignments for...
... USB controller 2 - Onboard USB controller 3 - - Onboard USB controller 4 - - - Onboard audio - shared - shared - Onboard VGA shared - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - IRQ assignments for...
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...from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The ASUS Update utility allows you need to restore the BIOS in case you to a bootable floppy disk in the future. Copy the original ...motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 4. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing...
...from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The ASUS Update utility allows you need to restore the BIOS in case you to a bootable floppy disk in the future. Copy the original ...motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 4. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing...
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... in this chapter for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to install If Autorun is enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. •... updates to maximize the features of the support CD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to run the CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Double-...
... in this chapter for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to install If Autorun is enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. •... updates to maximize the features of the support CD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to run the CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Double-...
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VIA Rhine Family Fast Ethernet Adapter Driver Installs the VIA Rhine Family Fast Ethernet Adapter Driver. VIA 4 in 1 Chipset Driver Installs the VIA 4 in 1 chipset Driver. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 3- 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC662 audio controller and application. VIA Chrome9 HC IGP Display Driver Installs the VIA Chrome9 HC IGP Display Driver.
VIA Rhine Family Fast Ethernet Adapter Driver Installs the VIA Rhine Family Fast Ethernet Adapter Driver. VIA 4 in 1 Chipset Driver Installs the VIA 4 in 1 chipset Driver. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 3- 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC662 audio controller and application. VIA Chrome9 HC IGP Display Driver Installs the VIA Chrome9 HC IGP Display Driver.
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... The Make Disk menu allows you to create a VIA VT8237S RAID driver disk for updates. ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide The ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide contains a general and clear instruction on how to install your new ASUS motherboard, FAQs, and how to maintain your computer. DirectX® ...improves the multimedia features of you computer so you to make a RAID driver disk. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for a 32...
... The Make Disk menu allows you to create a VIA VT8237S RAID driver disk for updates. ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide The ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide contains a general and clear instruction on how to install your new ASUS motherboard, FAQs, and how to maintain your computer. DirectX® ...improves the multimedia features of you computer so you to make a RAID driver disk. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for a 32...
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...The new drive must be of Disks and refers to hard disk drives that are not yet configured as a RAID set , copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. 3.3.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data...a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to section "3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk" for this setup. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that appear as...
...The new drive must be of Disks and refers to hard disk drives that are not yet configured as a RAID set , copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. 3.3.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data...a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to section "3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk" for this setup. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that appear as...
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.... 2. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. 3.4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in Windows® XP: 1. Go to the Make Disk menu, then click VIA 32/64bit RAID Driver to avoid computer virus infection. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 3-15 Insert a floppy disk/USB device into the optical drive. 3. Write...
.... 2. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. 3.4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in Windows® XP: 1. Go to the Make Disk menu, then click VIA 32/64bit RAID Driver to avoid computer virus infection. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 3-15 Insert a floppy disk/USB device into the optical drive. 3. Write...