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... Priority 2-30 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-31 2.6.3 Security 2-32 2.7 Exit menu 2-34 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 3-5 3.2.5 Manuals menu 3-5 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-6 3.3 RAID configurations 3-7 3.3.1 Installing hard disks 3-8 3.4 Creating a RAID...
... Priority 2-30 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-31 2.6.3 Security 2-32 2.7 Exit menu 2-34 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 3-5 3.2.5 Manuals menu 3-5 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-6 3.3 RAID configurations 3-7 3.3.1 Installing hard disks 3-8 3.4 Creating a RAID...
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xi P5VDC-MX specifications summary BIOS 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrussion, PXE, RPL USB ... connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector Front panel audio connector System panel connector Form Factor mATX Form Factor, 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Support CD contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xi P5VDC-MX specifications summary BIOS 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrussion, PXE, RPL USB ... connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector Front panel audio connector System panel connector Form Factor mATX Form Factor, 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Support CD contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... with the screw you intend to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Secure the card to use . 4. Failure to do so may cause...
... with the screw you intend to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Secure the card to use . 4. Failure to do so may cause...
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... shared shared - - - - shared B shared - shared Fixed - - Fixed - - - - Fixed - - - shared - - shared - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignment. 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 • 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10...slot does not need IRQ assignments. shared - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-21 D - -
... shared shared - - - - shared B shared - shared Fixed - - Fixed - - - - Fixed - - - shared - - shared - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignment. 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 • 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10...slot does not need IRQ assignments. shared - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-21 D - -
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...® 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 run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support 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 ...
...® 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 run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support 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 ...
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Install the necessary drivers to install the Realtek ALC653 Audio Driver. Realtek Audio Driver Executes the wizard to activate the devices. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. VIA 10/100Mb LAN Driver Install the VIA Ethernet Driver. ASUS P5VDC-MX 3-3 VIA/S3G Display Driver Install the VIA/S3G UniChrome Family Display Driver. VIA VT8251 Chipset Driver Install the VIA VT8251 Chipset Driver. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices.
Install the necessary drivers to install the Realtek ALC653 Audio Driver. Realtek Audio Driver Executes the wizard to activate the devices. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. VIA 10/100Mb LAN Driver Install the VIA Ethernet Driver. ASUS P5VDC-MX 3-3 VIA/S3G Display Driver Install the VIA/S3G UniChrome Family Display Driver. VIA VT8251 Chipset Driver Install the VIA VT8251 Chipset Driver. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices.
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... requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). View the online help for details. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected... Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. This utility only support 2000/XP/XP 64bit/2003 server 64bit. ADOBE Reader V7.0 Installs...
... requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). View the online help for details. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected... Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. This utility only support 2000/XP/XP 64bit/2003 server 64bit. ADOBE Reader V7.0 Installs...
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Intel LGA775 CPU Install User's Manual Allows you to make a RAID driver disk. Click an item to create a VIA VT8251 32/64bit RAID driver disk. 3.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of the user manual. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the U t i l i t i e s m e n u before opening a user manual... menu The Make Disk menu allows you to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS P5VDC-MX 3-5 Make VIA SATA Driver Disk Allows you to open the Intel® LGA775 CPU installation guide.
Intel LGA775 CPU Install User's Manual Allows you to make a RAID driver disk. Click an item to create a VIA VT8251 32/64bit RAID driver disk. 3.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of the user manual. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the U t i l i t i e s m e n u before opening a user manual... menu The Make Disk menu allows you to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS P5VDC-MX 3-5 Make VIA SATA Driver Disk Allows you to open the Intel® LGA775 CPU installation guide.
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...SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Refer to the RAID controllers user manual in a RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from a hard disk drive included in the motherboard support CD for detailed information on RAID configurations. Connect a SATA power cable to ...on the setup screen shown below is shown here. 3-8 Chapter 3: Software support See section "3.2.4 Manuals menu". Refer to section "3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk" for reference only. Boot-up your screen may not exactly match what is for details. 3.3.1 Installing hard disks The motherboard supports RAID function ...
...SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Refer to the RAID controllers user manual in a RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from a hard disk drive included in the motherboard support CD for detailed information on RAID configurations. Connect a SATA power cable to ...on the setup screen shown below is shown here. 3-8 Chapter 3: Software support See section "3.2.4 Manuals menu". Refer to section "3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk" for reference only. Boot-up your screen may not exactly match what is for details. 3.3.1 Installing hard disks The motherboard supports RAID function ...
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... install the RAID driver: 1. 3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with RAID driver into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Follow succeeding screen information to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. During the... T 8 2 5 1 3 2 / 6 4 b i t R A I D D r i v e r D i s k to create a VIA RAID driver disk Or Browse the contents of the support CD to locate the driver disk utility and go to \ D r i v e r s \ C h i p s e t \ E I A 4 i n 1 \ D i s k for the VIA RAID driver disk utility Refer to section "3.2.2 Drivers menu" for details. 3 Insert floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection. Write...
... install the RAID driver: 1. 3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with RAID driver into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Follow succeeding screen information to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. During the... T 8 2 5 1 3 2 / 6 4 b i t R A I D D r i v e r D i s k to create a VIA RAID driver disk Or Browse the contents of the support CD to locate the driver disk utility and go to \ D r i v e r s \ C h i p s e t \ E I A 4 i n 1 \ D i s k for the VIA RAID driver disk utility Refer to section "3.2.2 Drivers menu" for details. 3 Insert floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection. Write...