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... Configuration 2-30 2.6.3 Security 2-31 2.7 Exit menu 2-33 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support DVD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support DVD 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 Manual menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-6 Appendix CPU features A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-2 A.1.1 System requirements A-2 A.1.2 Using the EIST A-2 A.2 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology...
... Configuration 2-30 2.6.3 Security 2-31 2.7 Exit menu 2-33 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support DVD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support DVD 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 Manual menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-6 Appendix CPU features A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-2 A.1.1 System requirements A-2 A.1.2 Using the EIST A-2 A.2 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology...
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...P5SD2-VM specifications summary Internal connectors Support CD contents Other Accessories Form factor 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 x CPU / 1 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX...connector for two devices Drivers ASUS PC Probe 2 ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x FDD cable 1 x I/O Shield User manual Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6'...
...P5SD2-VM specifications summary Internal connectors Support CD contents Other Accessories Form factor 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 x CPU / 1 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX...connector for two devices Drivers ASUS PC Probe 2 ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x FDD cable 1 x I/O Shield User manual Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6'...
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...physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. See Chapter 2 for details. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you removed earlier. 6. Secure the card to install expansion cards. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-19 Failure to ... unstable and the card inoperable. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Make sure to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Align...
...physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. See Chapter 2 for details. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you removed earlier. 6. Secure the card to install expansion cards. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-19 Failure to ... unstable and the card inoperable. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Make sure to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Align...
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...6 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 12 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channe * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F GH PCI1 shared shared shared shared - - - - shared - -- -- Onboard USB controller 2 - - - - - shared - Onboard ...SATA port - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system...
...6 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 12 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channe * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F GH PCI1 shared shared shared shared - - - - shared - -- -- Onboard USB controller 2 - - - - - shared - Onboard ...SATA port - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system...
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...network card installed on a PCI slot. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 Slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. If you install a PCI ...graphics card, we recommend that you remove the onboard graphics card driver. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-21
...network card installed on a PCI slot. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 Slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. If you install a PCI ...graphics card, we recommend that you remove the onboard graphics card driver. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-21
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...the Utilities screen menu. 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. ASUS P5SD2-VM 2- This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update ...Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file ...
...the Utilities screen menu. 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. ASUS P5SD2-VM 2- This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update ...Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file ...
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...the contents of the support CD to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the ...4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the DVD. 3-...
...the contents of the support CD to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the ...4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the DVD. 3-...
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Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS Install - ASUS P5SD2-VM 3- SiS Graphic Driver Installs the SiS Graphic Driver. SiS191/SiS190 Ethernet Driver Installs the SiS191/SiS190 Ethernet driver and application. Drivers installation wizard. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek Audio Driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll - 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices.
Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS Install - ASUS P5SD2-VM 3- SiS Graphic Driver Installs the SiS Graphic Driver. SiS191/SiS190 Ethernet Driver Installs the SiS191/SiS190 Ethernet driver and application. Drivers installation wizard. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek Audio Driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll - 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices.
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... utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs the corel snapfire plus SE. Drivers Installation Wizard ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts ...you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer from viruses that destroys data. Drivers Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs ASUS InstAll - Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer in healthy operating condition. DVD ...
... utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs the corel snapfire plus SE. Drivers Installation Wizard ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts ...you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer from viruses that destroys data. Drivers Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs ASUS InstAll - Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer in healthy operating condition. DVD ...
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... allows you to make a RAID driver disk. You can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. Make SiS RAID Controller Driver disk Allows you to create an SiS RAID Controller driver disk ASUS P5SD2-VM 3- Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the... Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances...
... allows you to make a RAID driver disk. You can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. Make SiS RAID Controller Driver disk Allows you to create an SiS RAID Controller driver disk ASUS P5SD2-VM 3- Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the... Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances...