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...unless such repair, modification of alteration is defaced or missing. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK Computer INC. ("ASUS"). All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual may or may be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, ... or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ii ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE...
...unless such repair, modification of alteration is defaced or missing. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK Computer INC. ("ASUS"). All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual may or may be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, ... or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ii ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE...
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... 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 A-4 Using the Hyper-Threading...
... 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 A-4 Using the Hyper-Threading...
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...If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you detect any area where it , carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for disposal of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that all cables are correctly connected and the power...Seek professional assistance before using , contact your retailer. vii If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical and electronic equipment, Mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in your dealer immediately. •...
...If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you detect any area where it , carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for disposal of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that all cables are correctly connected and the power...Seek professional assistance before using , contact your retailer. vii If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical and electronic equipment, Mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in your dealer immediately. •...
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...manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. viii These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard...as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to ...
...manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. viii These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard...as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to ...
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... that you must press the enclosed key. Command Example: ++ Means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in this manual. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename] afudos /iP5SD2VM...
... that you must press the enclosed key. Command Example: ++ Means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in this manual. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename] afudos /iP5SD2VM...
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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... 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' in...
...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... 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' in...
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... with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5SD2-VM motherboard! Intel LGA775 CPU This motherboard supports the latest Pentium 4 CPU from Intel in the world. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies,... items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5SD2-VM 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of the above items is one of ASUS quality motherboards! With ...
... with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5SD2-VM motherboard! Intel LGA775 CPU This motherboard supports the latest Pentium 4 CPU from Intel in the world. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies,... items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5SD2-VM 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of the above items is one of ASUS quality motherboards! With ...
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...to run at DDR2-533 by default setting. Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 4 GB on each slot, but only DDR2-533 and DDR2-667 2 GB... to chipset limitation, DDR2-667 with CL=3 will automatically downgrade to operate with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. If this configuration. 32-bit Windows® XP Windows® 2003 Server 64-bit Windows® XP x ... and will be 4MB reduction in total memory when enabling ASUS Thermostat function under Single Channel mode. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction
...to run at DDR2-533 by default setting. Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 4 GB on each slot, but only DDR2-533 and DDR2-667 2 GB... to chipset limitation, DDR2-667 with CL=3 will automatically downgrade to operate with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. If this configuration. 32-bit Windows® XP Windows® 2003 Server 64-bit Windows® XP x ... and will be 4MB reduction in total memory when enabling ASUS Thermostat function under Single Channel mode. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... Enable/disable Execute Disable Function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Allows you to set the CPU ratio adjustment. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5SD2-VM 2-21 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Enables or disables the Hardware Prefetcher feature.
... Enable/disable Execute Disable Function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Allows you to set the CPU ratio adjustment. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5SD2-VM 2-21 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Enables or disables the Hardware Prefetcher feature.
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Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to open the folder of the user manual. You can also find this user guide. 3- Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of this information on the inside front cover of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF).
Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to open the folder of the user manual. You can also find this user guide. 3- Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of this information on the inside front cover of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF).