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SS - Double face ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-17 Simple face DS - supporte une paire de modules insérés dans les slots bleus. DDR400 Taille Fabricant Modèle Marque Face(s) Composants ...
SS - Double face ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-17 Simple face DS - supporte une paire de modules insérés dans les slots bleus. DDR400 Taille Fabricant Modèle Marque Face(s) Composants ...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-1
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-1
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...socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the long line of up to 3.8 GHz. See page 1-8 for buying an ASUS® P5VDC-MX motherboard! The motherboard supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with Intel® 05B/05A and 04B/04A processors. 1.1 Welcome! The ... check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5VDC-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cables 1 x Floppy disk drive cable ...
...socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the long line of up to 3.8 GHz. See page 1-8 for buying an ASUS® P5VDC-MX motherboard! The motherboard supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with Intel® 05B/05A and 04B/04A processors. 1.1 Welcome! The ... check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5VDC-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cables 1 x Floppy disk drive cable ...
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... more flexible cables with high bandwidth speeds up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. The advanced processing technology contains two physical CPU cores with USB 1.1. ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-3 Dual-Core CPU Enjoy the extraordinary CPU power from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 2.0. See page 1-24, 1-26, 1-31 for thinner, more powerful processing...
... more flexible cables with high bandwidth speeds up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. The advanced processing technology contains two physical CPU cores with USB 1.1. ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-3 Dual-Core CPU Enjoy the extraordinary CPU power from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 2.0. See page 1-24, 1-26, 1-31 for thinner, more powerful processing...
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... cause severe damage to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. P5VDC-MX ® P5VDC-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-5 The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that came...
... cause severe damage to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. P5VDC-MX ® P5VDC-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-5 The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that came...
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... the cam box should fit A l i g n m e n t k e y into the CPU notch. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 135º angle. 4. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5VDC-MX A 1-9 The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it to the left (B) until it...
... the cam box should fit A l i g n m e n t k e y into the CPU notch. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 135º angle. 4. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5VDC-MX A 1-9 The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it to the left (B) until it...
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... a CPU separately, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-11 Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to install. 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Pentium® 4/Pentium...
... a CPU separately, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-11 Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to install. 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Pentium® 4/Pentium...
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B A B B A ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-13 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. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard.
B A B B A ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-13 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. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard.
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ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-15 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two 240-pin Double Data Rate (DDR2) and two 184-pin DDR Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: Color Blue Yellow Sockets DDR_1 and DDR_2 DDR2_1 and DDR2_2 P5VDC-MX DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR_1 DDR_2 ® P5VDC-MX DDR...
ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-15 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two 240-pin Double Data Rate (DDR2) and two 184-pin DDR Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: Color Blue Yellow Sockets DDR_1 and DDR_2 DDR2_1 and DDR2_2 P5VDC-MX DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR_1 DDR_2 ® P5VDC-MX DDR...
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Single-sided D S - B - S S - Double-sided ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-17 supports one module inserted in any b l u e slot. supports one pair of modules inserted into both of the b l u e slots. DDR400 Qualified Vendors List Size 512MB ...
Single-sided D S - B - S S - Double-sided ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-17 supports one module inserted in any b l u e slot. supports one pair of modules inserted into both of the b l u e slots. DDR400 Qualified Vendors List Size 512MB ...
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... clips. To install a DIMM: 1. Align a DIMM on the socket. 3. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-19 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR...
... clips. To install a DIMM: 1. Align a DIMM on the socket. 3. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-19 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR...
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... Fixed - - D - - Fixed shared shared - - - - shared - shared - Fixed - - - shared - - - * The PCIe x1 slot does not need IRQ assignments. IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-21 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. When using PCI cards on shared slots...
... Fixed - - D - - Fixed shared shared - - - - shared - shared - Fixed - - - shared - - - * The PCIe x1 slot does not need IRQ assignments. IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-21 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. When using PCI cards on shared slots...
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P5VDC-MX ® P5VDC-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) CLEAR You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. 1.9 Jumpers 1. ... unplug the power cord. 2.Remove the onboard battery. 3.Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-23 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. 4.Re...
P5VDC-MX ® P5VDC-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) CLEAR You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. 1.9 Jumpers 1. ... unplug the power cord. 2.Remove the onboard battery. 3.Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-23 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. 4.Re...
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... link 100 Linked Data activity SPEED LED Status OFF GREEN BLINKING Description No link 10 Linked Data activity ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 4 . ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-25 In 4-channel and 6-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Rear Speaker Out. 5 . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) . This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2 . L i n e I n p o r t ( l i g h t b l u e ) . This port connects a tape...
... link 100 Linked Data activity SPEED LED Status OFF GREEN BLINKING Description No link 10 Linked Data activity ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 4 . ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-25 In 4-channel and 6-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Rear Speaker Out. 5 . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) . This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2 . L i n e I n p o r t ( l i g h t b l u e ) . This port connects a tape...
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... IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) The onboard IDE connectors are three connectors on the IDE ribbon cable to configure your device. P5VDC-MX PRI_IDE SEC_IDE ® PIN 1 P5VDC-MX IDE connectors ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-27 Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to...
... IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) The onboard IDE connectors are three connectors on the IDE ribbon cable to configure your device. P5VDC-MX PRI_IDE SEC_IDE ® PIN 1 P5VDC-MX IDE connectors ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-27 Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to...
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.... 5. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to allow digital sound output. ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-29 CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5VDC-MX CHA_FAN GND +12V ® Rotation P5VDC-MX Fan connectors 6. P5VDC-MX SPDIF_OUT ® GND SPDIFOUT +5V P5VDC-MX Digital audio connector The S/PDIF out module is for the S/PDIF audio module...
.... 5. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to allow digital sound output. ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-29 CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5VDC-MX CHA_FAN GND +12V ® Rotation P5VDC-MX Fan connectors 6. P5VDC-MX SPDIF_OUT ® GND SPDIFOUT +5V P5VDC-MX Digital audio connector The S/PDIF out module is for the S/PDIF audio module...
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... any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-31 P5VDC-MX USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC ® USB56 1 P5VDC-MX USB 2.0 connectors USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND Never connect a 1 3 9... motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. P5VDC-MX +5V J2B1 J2CX MIDI_OUT J2CY J2B2 MIDI_IN ® P5VDC-MX Game connector GAME +5V J1B1 J1CX GND GND J1CY J1B2 +5V 9. The GAME/MIDI port connects...
... any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-31 P5VDC-MX USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC ® USB56 1 P5VDC-MX USB 2.0 connectors USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND Never connect a 1 3 9... motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. P5VDC-MX +5V J2B1 J2CX MIDI_OUT J2CY J2B2 MIDI_IN ® P5VDC-MX Game connector GAME +5V J1B1 J1CX GND GND J1CY J1B2 +5V 9. The GAME/MIDI port connects...
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12. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker P5VDC-MX PANEL IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Connect the HDD Activity ...• Power/Soft-off the system power. PWR Ground Reset Ground ® IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. P5VDC-MX System panel connector The sytem panel connector is for system reboot without turning off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for...to the HDD. • System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for easy connection. ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-33
12. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker P5VDC-MX PANEL IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Connect the HDD Activity ...• Power/Soft-off the system power. PWR Ground Reset Ground ® IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. P5VDC-MX System panel connector The sytem panel connector is for system reboot without turning off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for...to the HDD. • System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for easy connection. ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-33
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-1 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-1 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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...done. R O M. 2. Insert the floppy disk that you rename the BIOS file to P5VDCMX.ROM. Floppy found !" Reading file "P5VDCMX.ROM". ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-3 Install a graphics card into the expansion slot to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found in the drive. When the ... BIOS update message. To use EZ Flash feature on motherboards with onboard VGA, you to update the BIOS without having to continue. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... 4. Completed. A "P5VDCMX.ROM not found ! Save the BIOS file to P 5 V D C...
...done. R O M. 2. Insert the floppy disk that you rename the BIOS file to P5VDCMX.ROM. Floppy found !" Reading file "P5VDCMX.ROM". ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-3 Install a graphics card into the expansion slot to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found in the drive. When the ... BIOS update message. To use EZ Flash feature on motherboards with onboard VGA, you to update the BIOS without having to continue. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... 4. Completed. A "P5VDCMX.ROM not found ! Save the BIOS file to P 5 V D C...