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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...
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...
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...any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not sure about the voltage of electronic products. Please check local regulations for the devices are ...unplugged before the signal cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your retailer. Contact a qualified service technician or your ...
...any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not sure about the voltage of electronic products. Please check local regulations for the devices are ...unplugged before the signal cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your retailer. Contact a qualified service technician or your ...
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.... These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are...
.... These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are...
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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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... Intel ® Core™2 processor is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5SD2-VM motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Intel LGA775 CPU This motherboard supports the latest Pentium 4 CPU from Intel in the long line of... introduction 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 the...
... Intel ® Core™2 processor is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5SD2-VM motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Intel LGA775 CPU This motherboard supports the latest Pentium 4 CPU from Intel in the long line of... introduction 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 the...
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Universal PCI-E Slot The Universal PCI Express technology offers utilization flexibility of the Southbridge PCI Express interface. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1- Intel® 65nm Dual-Core CPU support This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® D/Pentium® 4/Celeron® dualcore processors built on the 65-nanometer (nm) process technology with dedicated L2 caches to set ...
Universal PCI-E Slot The Universal PCI Express technology offers utilization flexibility of the Southbridge PCI Express interface. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1- Intel® 65nm Dual-Core CPU support This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® D/Pentium® 4/Celeron® dualcore processors built on the 65-nanometer (nm) process technology with dedicated L2 caches to set ...
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...style to your PC! This high speed interface is software compatible with customizable boot logos. SIS Advanced HyperStreaming™ Architecture The motherboard supports the SIS HyperStreaming™ technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point‑to‑point... data are corrupted. 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 Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to buy a replacement ROM chip. See ...
...style to your PC! This high speed interface is software compatible with customizable boot logos. SIS Advanced HyperStreaming™ Architecture The motherboard supports the SIS HyperStreaming™ technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point‑to‑point... data are corrupted. 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 Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to buy a replacement ROM chip. See ...
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...off or the power cord is switched off mode. SB_PWR P5SD2-VM P5SD2-VM Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5SD2-VM 1- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the ...pad or in any component, place it on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the ATX power supply is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use ...
...off or the power cord is switched off mode. SB_PWR P5SD2-VM P5SD2-VM Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5SD2-VM 1- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the ...pad or in any component, place it on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the ATX power supply is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use ...
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...into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of your chassis to ...ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5SD2-VM 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction
...into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of your chassis to ...ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5SD2-VM 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction
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ASUS P5SD2-VM 1- CPU_FAN 1.5.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 ATX12V 18.38cm(7.24in) LGA775 DDR2 DIMM1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM2 (64 bit,240-pin module) ...) VGA1 USB34 EATXPWR LAN1_USB12 AUDIO Atheros F2 4Mb BIOS Super I/O CHA_FAN PS2_USB_PWR SIS 672 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power USB78 PCIEX16 RTM876-660 PCIEX1_1 P5SD2-VM PCI1 SIS 968 SPEAKER ALC662 CD AAFP CHASSIS SPDIF_OUT PCI2 FLOPPY SB_PWR USB56 SATA2 CLRTC SATA1 PRI_IDE F_PANEL Refer to section 1.10 Connectors for more...
ASUS P5SD2-VM 1- CPU_FAN 1.5.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 ATX12V 18.38cm(7.24in) LGA775 DDR2 DIMM1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM2 (64 bit,240-pin module) ...) VGA1 USB34 EATXPWR LAN1_USB12 AUDIO Atheros F2 4Mb BIOS Super I/O CHA_FAN PS2_USB_PWR SIS 672 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power USB78 PCIEX16 RTM876-660 PCIEX1_1 P5SD2-VM PCI1 SIS 968 SPEAKER ALC662 CD AAFP CHASSIS SPDIF_OUT PCI2 FLOPPY SB_PWR USB56 SATA2 CLRTC SATA1 PRI_IDE F_PANEL Refer to section 1.10 Connectors for more...
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...contacts are not bent. Contact your left. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty... does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Duo/Pentium...
...contacts are not bent. Contact your left. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty... does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Duo/Pentium...
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.... Apply several drops of thermal paste to wash it snaps into your eyes or touches your finger directly. 7. If it is toxic and inedible. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with preapplied thermal paste. If so, skip this step. 6. Some heatsinks come with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology...
.... Apply several drops of thermal paste to wash it snaps into your eyes or touches your finger directly. 7. If it is toxic and inedible. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with preapplied thermal paste. If so, skip this step. 6. Some heatsinks come with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology...
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...connector. A B A B A B A 1 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • ... ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-11 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Make sure that you have installed the motherboard ...
...connector. A B A B A B A 1 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • ... ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-11 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Make sure that you have installed the motherboard ...
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... the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5SD2-VM P5SD2-VM CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and...
... the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5SD2-VM P5SD2-VM CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and...
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For optimum compatibility, it is recommended. 112 Pins ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-13 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has ...obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • When installing total memory of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: P5SD2-VM P5SD2-VM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may only recognize less than 3GB. The figure illustrates ... Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. DIMM1 DIMM2 128 Pins 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM.
For optimum compatibility, it is recommended. 112 Pins ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-13 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has ...obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • When installing total memory of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: P5SD2-VM P5SD2-VM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may only recognize less than 3GB. The figure illustrates ... Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. DIMM1 DIMM2 128 Pins 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM.
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... to operate with CL=3 will be downgraded to 4 GB on the operating systems listed below. Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up 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 ...
... to operate with CL=3 will be downgraded to 4 GB on the operating systems listed below. Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up 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 ...
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... socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1.
... socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1.
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...using PCI cards on the next page for the card. 2. 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. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. The following sub...Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you intend to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-19 Make sure to the card. Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion ...
...using PCI cards on the next page for the card. 2. 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. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. The following sub...Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you intend to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS P5SD2-VM 1-19 Make sure to the card. Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion ...