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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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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 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.
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Install the software drivers for the card. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Before ... removed earlier. 6. Turn on the slot. 5. Failure to do so may need to install expansion cards. Keep the screw for information on the next page. 3. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-21 See Chapter 2 for later use . Refer to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion...
Install the software drivers for the card. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Before ... removed earlier. 6. Turn on the slot. 5. Failure to do so may need to install expansion cards. Keep the screw for information on the next page. 3. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-21 See Chapter 2 for later use . Refer to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion...
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... the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction shared - - Onboard audio - shared - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; shared - - - - - Onboard USB controller 2 - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments...
... the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction shared - - Onboard audio - shared - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; shared - - - - - Onboard USB controller 2 - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments...
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...This utility is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer... and • View the BIOS version information. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. 2.1 Managing and updating your system.
...This utility is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer... and • View the BIOS version information. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. 2.1 Managing and updating your system.
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Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) 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 your computer. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports ... install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to change at any time without notice. The CD automatically displays the...
Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) 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 your computer. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports ... install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to change at any time without notice. The CD automatically displays the...
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3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. VIA Rhine Family Fast Ethernet Adapter Driver Installs the VIA Rhine Family Fast Ethernet Adapter Driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC662 audio controller and application. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 3- VIA Chrome9 HC IGP Display Driver Installs the VIA Chrome9 HC IGP Display Driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. VIA 4 in 1 Chipset Driver Installs the VIA 4 in 1 chipset Driver.
3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. VIA Rhine Family Fast Ethernet Adapter Driver Installs the VIA Rhine Family Fast Ethernet Adapter Driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC662 audio controller and application. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 3- VIA Chrome9 HC IGP Display Driver Installs the VIA Chrome9 HC IGP Display Driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. VIA 4 in 1 Chipset Driver Installs the VIA 4 in 1 chipset Driver.
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...(www.microsoft.com) for a 32/64-bit system. 3- Chapter 3: Software support VIA 32/64 bit RAID Driver Allows you to create a VIA VT8237S RAID driver disk for updates. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you to maintain your computer. The..., or playing games in Portable Document Format (PDF). 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 make a RAID driver disk. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® ...
...(www.microsoft.com) for a 32/64-bit system. 3- Chapter 3: Software support VIA 32/64 bit RAID Driver Allows you to create a VIA VT8237S RAID driver disk for updates. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you to maintain your computer. The..., or playing games in Portable Document Format (PDF). 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 make a RAID driver disk. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® ...
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Two hard disks perform the same work as a RAID set , copy first the RAID driver from a hard disk drive included in the other RAID performance benefits. JBOD (Spanning) stands for this setup. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an ... 3.3.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Refer to section "3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk" for this setup. Use of the same size or larger than the existing drive. 3.3 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the VIA® VT8237S...
Two hard disks perform the same work as a RAID set , copy first the RAID driver from a hard disk drive included in the other RAID performance benefits. JBOD (Spanning) stands for this setup. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an ... 3.3.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Refer to section "3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk" for this setup. Use of the same size or larger than the existing drive. 3.3 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the VIA® VT8237S...
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... to complete the installation. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 5. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 3-15 Insert the support CD into the floppy drive then press . 9. Place the motherboard support CD into the floppy disk drive. 3. To install the RAID driver in a RAID set. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to enter the BIOS setup...
... to complete the installation. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 5. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 3-15 Insert the support CD into the floppy drive then press . 9. Place the motherboard support CD into the floppy disk drive. 3. To install the RAID driver in a RAID set. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to enter the BIOS setup...