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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5SD2-VM specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Special features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5SD2-VM specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Special features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and...
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... offers utilization flexibility of the Southbridge PCI Express interface. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for memory and data intensive applications..... Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents to set up a dual graphics card platform on a single motherboard. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1- Intel®'s 65nm process delivers breakthrough performance, enhanced media experience, and low power consumption.
... offers utilization flexibility of the Southbridge PCI Express interface. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for memory and data intensive applications..... Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents to set up a dual graphics card platform on a single motherboard. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1- Intel®'s 65nm process delivers breakthrough performance, enhanced media experience, and low power consumption.
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... point‑to your PC! ASUS EZ Flash With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 2-4 for efficient and superior performance. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add...motherboard supports the SIS HyperStreaming™ technology that speeds up the PCI bus. This protection eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your system with existing PCI specifications. 1.3.2 ASUS Special features ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS...
... point‑to your PC! ASUS EZ Flash With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 2-4 for efficient and superior performance. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add...motherboard supports the SIS HyperStreaming™ technology that speeds up the PCI bus. This protection eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your system with existing PCI specifications. 1.3.2 ASUS Special features ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS...
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...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. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 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 specifications. 1.8.4 PCI slot ...
...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. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 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 specifications. 1.8.4 PCI slot ...
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... 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56 78) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for USB 2.0 ports. The USB module is purchased separately. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P5SD2-VM SATA2 P5SD2-VM... back of the system chassis. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are for Serial ATA hard disk drives. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
... 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56 78) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for USB 2.0 ports. The USB module is purchased separately. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P5SD2-VM SATA2 P5SD2-VM... back of the system chassis. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are for Serial ATA hard disk drives. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
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ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-31 The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC GND P5SD2-VM P5SD2-VM ATX Power Connector +12V DC +3 Volts GND +12 Volts +12 Volts +... when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has... the 4-pin ATX12V power plug; 10. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to support the motherboard power requirements.
ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-31 The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC GND P5SD2-VM P5SD2-VM ATX Power Connector +12V DC +3 Volts GND +12 Volts +12 Volts +... when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has... the 4-pin ATX12V power plug; 10. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to support the motherboard power requirements.