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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 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 1.3.3 ASUS Digital Home for P5V-VM SE DH special features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-8 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-8 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.6.1 Installling the CPU 1-10...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 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 1.3.3 ASUS Digital Home for P5V-VM SE DH special features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-8 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-8 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.6.1 Installling the CPU 1-10...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 1-
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 1-
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... of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH motherboard Cables 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 cable Accessories I/O shield...
... of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH motherboard Cables 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 cable Accessories I/O shield...
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...breakthrough performance, enhanced media experience, and low power consumption. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go The motherboard built with JMicron JMB363 SATA controller supports the next-generation hard drives based on the 65-nanometer (nm) process technology... performance. This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processors in LGA775 package. Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents on external devices. Dual-core processors contain two physical CPU cores with existing PCI specifications. ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 1- This...
...breakthrough performance, enhanced media experience, and low power consumption. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go The motherboard built with JMicron JMB363 SATA controller supports the next-generation hard drives based on the 65-nanometer (nm) process technology... performance. This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processors in LGA775 package. Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents on external devices. Dual-core processors contain two physical CPU cores with existing PCI specifications. ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 1- This...
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feature of versitility for P5V-VM SE DH) The ASUS WiFi-AP Solo allows a new level of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. When the system hangs ... play LAN games, connecting to the Internet, access and share printers, and use Skype as a true replacement for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 1- C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. Users will save the extra WiFi-AP cost. Update your PC, enabling...
feature of versitility for P5V-VM SE DH) The ASUS WiFi-AP Solo allows a new level of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. When the system hangs ... play LAN games, connecting to the Internet, access and share printers, and use Skype as a true replacement for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 1- C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. Users will save the extra WiFi-AP cost. Update your PC, enabling...
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1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 1- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. •...avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component, ensure that came with the component. ...
1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 1- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. •...avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component, ensure that came with the component. ...
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ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 1- 1.5.3 P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH Motherboard layout • The WIFI connecotr and MP3IN connector are only for P5V-VM SE DH. • USB1 and USB2 ports are only for P5VD2-VM.
ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 1- 1.5.3 P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH Motherboard layout • The WIFI connecotr and MP3IN connector are only for P5V-VM SE DH. • USB1 and USB2 ports are only for P5VD2-VM.
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...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 you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE ...Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to install. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that ...
...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 you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE ...Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to install. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that ...
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B A B B A ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 1-15 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. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
B A B B A ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 1-15 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. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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... when you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you installed two 2 GB DDR2 memory modules. DIMM1 DIMM2 ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 1-17 Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. DDR2...
... when you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you installed two 2 GB DDR2 memory modules. DIMM1 DIMM2 ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 1-17 Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. DDR2...
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... on this connector, then install the module to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 1-33 COM2 ® PIN 1 COM port connector The Serial (COM) port module is for an ATX power supply. The plugs from the power supply are for a serial (COM) port. Use...the connectors completely fit. • Do not forget to this motherboard. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • Use a PSU with more power‑consuming devices. ATX12V EATXPWR GND +12V DC ® ATX power connectors GND +12V DC +3 Volts -12 Volts Ground ...
... on this connector, then install the module to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 1-33 COM2 ® PIN 1 COM port connector The Serial (COM) port module is for an ATX power supply. The plugs from the power supply are for a serial (COM) port. Use...the connectors completely fit. • Do not forget to this motherboard. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • Use a PSU with more power‑consuming devices. ATX12V EATXPWR GND +12V DC ® ATX power connectors GND +12V DC +3 Volts -12 Volts Ground ...
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... is turned off. • Do not plug the MP3-In cable into the Audio-in connector. MP3-In connector (4-pin MP3IN [red]) (Only for P5V-VM SE DH) This connector is for details. For more information, refer to the MP3-In™ quick installation guide for the MP3-In module that allows... you to connect your MP3 player to the MP3IN connector, and enjoy music from computer speakers even when the PC is bundled with the motherboard package. 13.
... is turned off. • Do not plug the MP3-In cable into the Audio-in connector. MP3-In connector (4-pin MP3IN [red]) (Only for P5V-VM SE DH) This connector is for details. For more information, refer to the MP3-In™ quick installation guide for the MP3-In module that allows... you to connect your MP3 player to the MP3IN connector, and enjoy music from computer speakers even when the PC is bundled with the motherboard package. 13.
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...format A:/S then press . A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. b. Click Start, then select Run. e. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the bootable floppy disk. c. d. Select Create an MS-DOS ... Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. Click Start from the format options field, then click Start. ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 2- Click File from the menu, then select Format. b. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to continue. 2. Do either one of...
...format A:/S then press . A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. b. Click Start, then select Run. e. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the bootable floppy disk. c. d. Select Create an MS-DOS ... Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. Click Start from the format options field, then click Start. ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 2- Click File from the menu, then select Format. b. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to continue. 2. Do either one of...
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...allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 2- You can cause system boot failure! 4. Turn on motherboards with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. 3. Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy... "P5VD2VM.ROM". Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to...
...allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 2- You can cause system boot failure! 4. Turn on motherboards with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. 3. Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy... "P5VD2VM.ROM". Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to...
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... you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to "Run Setup". Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to use as easy to reconfigure your BIOS." Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 2-11 When you... the system by pressing , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. The firmware hub on . 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the...
... you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to "Run Setup". Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to use as easy to reconfigure your BIOS." Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 2-11 When you... the system by pressing , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. The firmware hub on . 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the...
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... [600 RPM] Sets the CPU fan speed warning feature. Select an item then press to the motherboard, the field shows 0. Configuration options: [xxx] [Ignored] CPU Temperature, M/B Temperature The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays ... Q-Fan controller. It also allows you to change CPU Q-Fan feature-related parameters. Configuration options: [Disabled] [600RPM] [1200RPM] [1600RPM] ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 2-31 These items are not userconfigurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Vcore Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The ...
... [600 RPM] Sets the CPU fan speed warning feature. Select an item then press to the motherboard, the field shows 0. Configuration options: [xxx] [Ignored] CPU Temperature, M/B Temperature The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays ... Q-Fan controller. It also allows you to change CPU Q-Fan feature-related parameters. Configuration options: [Disabled] [600RPM] [1200RPM] [1600RPM] ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 2-31 These items are not userconfigurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Vcore Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The ...
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This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. 3 Software support ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 3-
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Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of Disks and refers to a second drive. ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 3- This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to read and write data in the other RAID performance ...stores the same data redundantly on multiple disks that are not yet configured as a single disk on the operating system. 3.3 RAID configurations The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations. If one drive to hard disk drives that appear as a RAID set. Spanning does not deliver any advantage ...
Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of Disks and refers to a second drive. ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 3- This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to read and write data in the other RAID performance ...stores the same data redundantly on multiple disks that are not yet configured as a single disk on the operating system. 3.3 RAID configurations The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations. If one drive to hard disk drives that appear as a RAID set. Spanning does not deliver any advantage ...