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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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...expansion cards. When using PCI cards on the next page for information on the next page. 3. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-19 Make sure to the table on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Before installing the ...make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion ...
...expansion cards. When using PCI cards on the next page for information on the next page. 3. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-19 Make sure to the table on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Before installing the ...make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion ...
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... - - - - shared - - -- Onboard IDE port shared - - - -- -- When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1... 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 HD audio - - Onboard LAN - ...
... - - - - shared - - -- Onboard IDE port shared - - - -- -- When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1... 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 HD audio - - Onboard LAN - ...
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... Express x16 graphics card. The following figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-21 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...
... Express x16 graphics card. The following figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-21 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...
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... in Windows® environment. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you to your system. ASUS P5SD2-VM 2- This utility is copied...
... in Windows® environment. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you to your system. ASUS P5SD2-VM 2- This utility is copied...
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...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....ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 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 your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your ...
...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....ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 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 your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your ...
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Drivers installation wizard. ASUS P5SD2-VM 3- Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS Install - Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek Audio Driver. ASUS InstAll - SiS Graphic Driver Installs the SiS Graphic Driver. 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. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
Drivers installation wizard. ASUS P5SD2-VM 3- Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS Install - Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek Audio Driver. ASUS InstAll - SiS Graphic Driver Installs the SiS Graphic Driver. 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. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
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... in Portable Document Format (PDF). Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs the corel snapfire plus SE. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer from viruses that the motherboard supports. Drivers Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs ASUS InstAll - DVD Copy5 Trial Installs the DVD copy5 trial. 3- Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities...
... in Portable Document Format (PDF). Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs the corel snapfire plus SE. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer from viruses that the motherboard supports. Drivers Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs ASUS InstAll - DVD Copy5 Trial Installs the DVD copy5 trial. 3- Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities...
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... Software Library DVD. 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk. 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. You can enjoy watching TV and...
... Software Library DVD. 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk. 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. You can enjoy watching TV and...