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Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-4 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-13 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-...2-22 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-24 2.4.5 PCI PnP 2-25 2.5 Power menu 2-26 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-26 2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 2-26 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-26 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support 2-26 iv
Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-4 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-13 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-...2-22 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-24 2.4.5 PCI PnP 2-25 2.5 Power menu 2-26 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-26 2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 2-26 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-26 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support 2-26 iv
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... 2-29 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-29 2.6.2 Boot Settings 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...
... 2-29 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-29 2.6.2 Boot Settings 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...
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... Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. About this motherboard supports. 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.... Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. It also lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features The appendix ...
... Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. About this motherboard supports. 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.... Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. It also lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features The appendix ...
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P5SD2-VM specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots VGA Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS Features Rear panel LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D Processors Support Intel® next generation 45nm CPU... x SATA 3Gb/s with RAID 0, 1 function PHY 10/100 LAN Realtek® ALC 662 6-channel High Definition Audio CODEC Support Jack-detect and SPIDF-OUT interface 8 x USB2.0 ports ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS Q-Fan ASUS MyLogo 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x VGA port 1 x COM...
P5SD2-VM specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots VGA Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS Features Rear panel LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D Processors Support Intel® next generation 45nm CPU... x SATA 3Gb/s with RAID 0, 1 function PHY 10/100 LAN Realtek® ALC 662 6-channel High Definition Audio CODEC Support Jack-detect and SPIDF-OUT interface 8 x USB2.0 ports ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS Q-Fan ASUS MyLogo 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x VGA port 1 x COM...
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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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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-
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Before you for the following 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 ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the LGA775...
Before you for the following 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 ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the LGA775...
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...allocation. Intel®'s 65nm process delivers breakthrough performance, enhanced media experience, and low power consumption. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1- S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digtal Interface) function through the S/PDIF interface at mid-board....for memory and data intensive applications. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on a single motherboard. Intel® 65nm Dual-Core CPU support This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® D/Pentium® 4/Celeron® dualcore...
...allocation. Intel®'s 65nm process delivers breakthrough performance, enhanced media experience, and low power consumption. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1- S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digtal Interface) function through the S/PDIF interface at mid-board....for memory and data intensive applications. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on a single motherboard. Intel® 65nm Dual-Core CPU support This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® D/Pentium® 4/Celeron® dualcore...
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...;28 for details. ASUS EZ Flash With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in packets. This protection eliminates the need to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. See page 2-4 for details. SIS Advanced HyperStreaming™ Architecture The motherboard supports the SIS HyperStreaming™...
...;28 for details. ASUS EZ Flash With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in packets. This protection eliminates the need to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. See page 2-4 for details. SIS Advanced HyperStreaming™ Architecture The motherboard supports the SIS HyperStreaming™...
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... paste with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your skin, ensure to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in an even thin layer...
... paste with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your skin, ensure to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in an even thin layer...
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There will be 4MB reduction in total memory when enabling ASUS Thermostat function under Single Channel mode. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction If this happens, contact your memory vendor to check the ODT value. • Due to ... the memory timing manually. If you want to 4 GB on the operating systems listed below. Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to operate with CL=3 will be downgraded to run at DDR2-533 by default setting.
There will be 4MB reduction in total memory when enabling ASUS Thermostat function under Single Channel mode. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction If this happens, contact your memory vendor to check the ODT value. • Due to ... the memory timing manually. If you want to 4 GB on the operating systems listed below. Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to operate with CL=3 will be downgraded to run at DDR2-533 by default setting.
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ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-17 DDR2 533 Size Vendor Model CL Brand SS/DS Component 512MB Elpida EBE51UD8ABFA-5C-E N/A Elpida SS 512MB ... 0644 AET03F370AFVV26176G 0542 E5108AG-5C-E MS18T51216-3.70711 MS18T51280-3.7 MS18T51280-3.7P0704D MS18T51280-3.7EA07100 MS18T51280-3.7EA0651D MS18T51280-3.7 MS18T51280-3.7P0645D VTD264M8PC6G01A164129621 VTD264M8PC6G01A164129621 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. DIMM support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-17 DDR2 533 Size Vendor Model CL Brand SS/DS Component 512MB Elpida EBE51UD8ABFA-5C-E N/A Elpida SS 512MB ... 0644 AET03F370AFVV26176G 0542 E5108AG-5C-E MS18T51216-3.70711 MS18T51280-3.7 MS18T51280-3.7P0704D MS18T51280-3.7EA07100 MS18T51280-3.7EA0651D MS18T51280-3.7 MS18T51280-3.7P0645D VTD264M8PC6G01A164129621 VTD264M8PC6G01A164129621 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. DIMM support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
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... clip A DDR2 DIMM is properly seated. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket...
... clip A DDR2 DIMM is properly seated. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket...
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... shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. When using PCI cards on the next page for the expansion card. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-19 Keep the screw for information ...on the next page. 3. Turn on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for details. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion ...
... shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. When using PCI cards on the next page for the expansion card. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-19 Keep the screw for information ...on the next page. 3. Turn on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for details. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion ...
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... groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction shared - - -- When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. IRQ assignments for PCI devices. Onboard USB controller 2 - - - - - shared - -- -- Onboard USB 2.0 controller - - - ...* 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 - - - -
... groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction shared - - -- When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. IRQ assignments for PCI devices. Onboard USB controller 2 - - - - - shared - -- -- Onboard USB 2.0 controller - - - ...* 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 - - - -
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...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. 1.8.4 PCI slot The PCI slot... cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 Slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-21 The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot.
...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. 1.8.4 PCI slot The PCI slot... cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 Slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-21 The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot.
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...cable to any of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module is purchased separately. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction 4. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then... install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P5SD2-VM USB78 1 P5SD2-VM USB 2.0 Connectors USB+5V ...
...cable to any of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module is purchased separately. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction 4. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then... install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P5SD2-VM USB78 1 P5SD2-VM USB 2.0 Connectors USB+5V ...
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... caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A ~ 7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. P5SD2-VM CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5SD2-VM Fan Connectors Only the CPU-FAN connector supports the ASUS Advanced Q-Fan feature ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-29 Connect the...
... caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A ~ 7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. P5SD2-VM CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5SD2-VM Fan Connectors Only the CPU-FAN connector supports the ASUS Advanced Q-Fan feature ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-29 Connect the...
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...motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector is removed or replaced. 8. The signal is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to HD Audio. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P5SD2-VM...NC NC NC P5SD2-VM AAFP MIC2_L MIC2_R Line out_R NC Line out_L MIC2_L MIC2_R HP_R Jack_Sense HP_L P5SD2-VM Front Panel Audio Connector • We recommend that supports either HD ...
...motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector is removed or replaced. 8. The signal is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to HD Audio. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P5SD2-VM...NC NC NC P5SD2-VM AAFP MIC2_L MIC2_R Line out_R NC Line out_L MIC2_L MIC2_R HP_R Jack_Sense HP_L P5SD2-VM Front Panel Audio Connector • We recommend that supports either HD ...
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...support the motherboard power requirements. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug; The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ASUS P5SD2-VM... 1-31 otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of a PSU with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 400 ...
...support the motherboard power requirements. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug; The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ASUS P5SD2-VM... 1-31 otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of a PSU with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 400 ...