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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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... slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to use . 4. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-19 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards... settings for details. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Otherwise...
... slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to use . 4. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-19 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards... settings for details. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Otherwise...
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...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 - - - - Onboard USB controller 1 - - - - shared - -- -- ... shared - -- shared - - Onboard HD audio - - shared - - -- shared - - -- -- When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Onboard LAN - - - Onboard USB 2.0 controller - - - - - - Onboard USB ...
...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 - - - - Onboard USB controller 1 - - - - shared - -- -- ... shared - -- shared - - Onboard HD audio - - shared - - -- shared - - -- -- When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Onboard LAN - - - Onboard USB 2.0 controller - - - - - - Onboard USB ...
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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 following figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI slot The PCI slot ... 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. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-21
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 following figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI slot The PCI slot ... 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. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-21
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... allows you update the BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your system. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. See page 2-2 for the Utilities screen... and • View the BIOS version information. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P5SD2-VM 2- Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility is available...
... allows you update the BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your system. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. See page 2-2 for the Utilities screen... and • View the BIOS version information. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P5SD2-VM 2- Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility is available...
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...motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard ...features. The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2003 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers... for reference only. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if ... • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows...
...motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard ...features. The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2003 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers... for reference only. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if ... • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows...
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Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS Install - Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek Audio Driver. SiS Graphic Driver Installs the SiS Graphic Driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Drivers installation wizard. SiS191/SiS190 Ethernet Driver Installs the SiS191/SiS190 Ethernet driver and application. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS InstAll - ASUS P5SD2-VM 3-
Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS Install - Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek Audio Driver. SiS Graphic Driver Installs the SiS Graphic Driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Drivers installation wizard. SiS191/SiS190 Ethernet Driver Installs the SiS191/SiS190 Ethernet driver and application. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS InstAll - ASUS P5SD2-VM 3-
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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 the motherboard supports. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard... SE Installs the corel snapfire plus SE. DVD Copy5 Trial Installs the DVD copy5 trial. 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS InstAll - This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP) Adobe Acrobat ...
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 the motherboard supports. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard... SE Installs the corel snapfire plus SE. DVD Copy5 Trial Installs the DVD copy5 trial. 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS InstAll - This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP) Adobe Acrobat ...
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...features of you computer so you can also install the following utilities from the ASUS Superb Software Library DVD. 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk. You can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games... in your computer. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Make SiS RAID Controller Driver disk Allows you to create an SiS RAID Controller driver disk ASUS P5SD2-VM 3- The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound....
...features of you computer so you can also install the following utilities from the ASUS Superb Software Library DVD. 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk. You can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games... in your computer. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Make SiS RAID Controller Driver disk Allows you to create an SiS RAID Controller driver disk ASUS P5SD2-VM 3- The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound....