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...expansion card, read the documentation that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card...power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to do ...
...expansion card, read the documentation that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card...power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to do ...
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...* PCI-E x1 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCIe x1 slot* AGP 8X slot Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard... for ISA or PCI devices. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignment. shared - - - D - - shared - - - - C - ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-21 Fixed - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making...
...* PCI-E x1 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCIe x1 slot* AGP 8X slot Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard... for ISA or PCI devices. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignment. shared - - - D - - shared - - - - C - ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-21 Fixed - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making...
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... 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 hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. E X E to change at any time... drive. Refer to avail all motherboard features. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server operating systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install...
... 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 hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. E X E to change at any time... drive. Refer to avail all motherboard features. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server operating systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install...
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...driver. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ADOBE Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS... you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. View the online help for details. See page 2-8 for detailed information. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you ...
...driver. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ADOBE Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS... you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. View the online help for details. See page 2-8 for detailed information. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you ...
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... menu". During POST, press 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 details. 3.3.1 Installing hard disks The motherboard supports RAID function on each drive. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on Serial ATA hard...
... menu". During POST, press 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 details. 3.3.1 Installing hard disks The motherboard supports RAID function on each drive. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on Serial ATA hard...
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... install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Place the motherboard support CD into the floppy disk drive. 3. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to complete process. 5. To create a RAID driver disk: 1. When the D r i v e r s menu appears, click M a k e V I A V 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...
... install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Place the motherboard support CD into the floppy disk drive. 3. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to complete process. 5. To create a RAID driver disk: 1. When the D r i v e r s menu appears, click M a k e V I A V 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...