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Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5VDC-MX 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 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installling the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink...
Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5VDC-MX 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 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installling the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink...
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...your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in municipal waste. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on ..., disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that the power cables for disposal of the electrical outlet you are using the product, make sure all cables...
...your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in municipal waste. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on ..., disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that the power cables for disposal of the electrical outlet you are using the product, make sure all cables...
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...contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. These documents ...This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the support CD that ...
...contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. These documents ...This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the support CD that ...
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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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... 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 Accessories I/O shield A p p l i c a t i o n C D s ASUS motherboard support CD D o c u m e n t a t i o n User guide If any of the above items is fully...
... 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 Accessories I/O shield A p p l i c a t i o n C D s ASUS motherboard support CD D o c u m e n t a t i o n User guide If any of the above items is fully...
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... with USB 1.1. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with high bandwidth speeds up to page 3-7~3-12 for details. ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-3 See page 1-28 for details. Refer to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. Serial ATA II technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA II technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the VIA VT8251 chipset. The...
... with USB 1.1. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with high bandwidth speeds up to page 3-7~3-12 for details. ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-3 See page 1-28 for details. Refer to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. Serial ATA II technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA II technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the VIA VT8251 chipset. The...
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... below shows the location of the following precautions before you install or remove any motherboard component. This is a reminder that the system is switched off mode. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that you should shut.... • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. P5VDC-MX ® P5VDC-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Failure to do so may ...
... below shows the location of the following precautions before you install or remove any motherboard component. This is a reminder that the system is switched off mode. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that you should shut.... • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. P5VDC-MX ® P5VDC-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Failure to do so may ...
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... orientation. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® P5VDC-MX 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the...
... orientation. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® P5VDC-MX 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the...
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.../removal, or misplacement/ loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. • Due to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. P5VDC-MX ® P5VDC-MX CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load ... Processor Extreme Edition. 1.6.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the Intel® Pentium® 4/Intel® Pentium® D processor in ...
.../removal, or misplacement/ loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. • Due to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. P5VDC-MX ® P5VDC-MX CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load ... Processor Extreme Edition. 1.6.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the Intel® Pentium® 4/Intel® Pentium® D processor in ...
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...load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to Enabled. Notes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. • For more information on this... motherboard: 1. To use the Hyper-Threading compiler to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the 775-land package with Hyper-Threading Technology. • ...
...load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to Enabled. Notes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. • For more information on this... motherboard: 1. To use the Hyper-Threading compiler to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the 775-land package with Hyper-Threading Technology. • ...
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ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-11 Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to install. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU,...Pentium® D LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to the chassis before you use only Intel®-certified multi-directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® Pentium® 4...
ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-11 Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to install. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU,...Pentium® D LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to the chassis before you use only Intel®-certified multi-directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® Pentium® 4...
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A A A B B B A P5VDC-MX 3. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ® P5VDC-MX CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 2. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place.
A A A B B B A P5VDC-MX 3. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ® P5VDC-MX CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 2. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place.
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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. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. B A B B A ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-13 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. B A B B A ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-13 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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4. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation.
4. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation.
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... 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 DIMM sockets • To prevent damage to the motherboard, d o n o t u s e D D R a n d DDR2 memory simultaneously. • Due to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-15 DDR2 DIMMS are notched differently to chipset resource allocation, the system...
... 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 DIMM sockets • To prevent damage to the motherboard, d o n o t u s e D D R a n d DDR2 memory simultaneously. • Due to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-15 DDR2 DIMMS are notched differently to chipset resource allocation, the system...
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...-A8EP4 V SS KLBC28F-A8KP4 VV SS KLBB68F-36EP4 VV SS KLBC28F-A8EB4 VV SS TS64MLQ64V5J V DS TS128MLQ64V5J VV Legend: A - 1.7.3 DDR Qualified Vendors List Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR DIMM modules for this motherboard.
...-A8EP4 V SS KLBC28F-A8KP4 VV SS KLBB68F-36EP4 VV SS KLBC28F-A8EB4 VV SS TS64MLQ64V5J V DS TS128MLQ64V5J VV Legend: A - 1.7.3 DDR Qualified Vendors List Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR DIMM modules for this motherboard.
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... 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.5 Removing a DDR DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it flips out...
... 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.5 Removing a DDR DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it flips out...
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... Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. The DIMM might get 1 damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2 3 DDR2 DIMM Unlocked retaining ... socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-19 Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 1.7.7 Removing a DDR2 DIMM Follow these...
... Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. The DIMM might get 1 damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2 3 DDR2 DIMM Unlocked retaining ... socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-19 Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 1.7.7 Removing a DDR2 DIMM Follow these...
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... and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to the card. Assign an ...the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that...
... and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to the card. Assign an ...the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that...