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...TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product warranty or service will not be registered trademarks or copyrights of this manual may or may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated ...if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. ii...
...TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product warranty or service will not be registered trademarks or copyrights of this manual may or may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated ...if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. ii...
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... Monitor 2-31 2.6 Boot menu 2-33 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-33 2.6.2 Removable Drives 2-33 2.6.3 Hard Disk Drives 2-34 2.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration 2-34 2.6.5 Security 2-36 2.7 Tools menu 2-38 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-38 2.8 Exit menu 2-39 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make...
... Monitor 2-31 2.6 Boot menu 2-33 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-33 2.6.2 Removable Drives 2-33 2.6.3 Hard Disk Drives 2-34 2.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration 2-34 2.6.5 Security 2-36 2.7 Tools menu 2-38 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-38 2.8 Exit menu 2-39 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make...
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... from the system, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, ...service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you encounter...
... from the system, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, ...service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you encounter...
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...when installing system components. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: ... that comes with the motherboard package. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. It includes description of the support CD that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Where ...
...when installing system components. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: ... that comes with the motherboard package. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. It includes description of the support CD that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Where ...
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... press the enclosed key. Example: Means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press the Enter or Return key. If...
... press the enclosed key. Example: Means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press the Enter or Return key. If...
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... was already formatted on this item if you have the correct configuration information supplied by the drive manufacturer. Configuration options: [None] [Auto] [Manual] Access Mode [Auto] The default [Auto] allows automatic detection of IDE devices. Configuration options: [CHS] [LBA] [Large] [Auto] ... Mode). Incorrect settings may detect incorrect parameters. Primary IDE Master/Slave [Auto] Secondary IDE Master/Slave [Auto] Select [Auto] to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters. If no IDE device is successful, the BIOS automatically fills in the system. Select [CHS]...
... was already formatted on this item if you have the correct configuration information supplied by the drive manufacturer. Configuration options: [None] [Auto] [Manual] Access Mode [Auto] The default [Auto] allows automatic detection of IDE devices. Configuration options: [CHS] [LBA] [Large] [Auto] ... Mode). Incorrect settings may detect incorrect parameters. Primary IDE Master/Slave [Auto] Secondary IDE Master/Slave [Auto] Select [Auto] to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters. If no IDE device is successful, the BIOS automatically fills in the system. Select [CHS]...
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The range of the CPU clock frequency changes according to [Manual]. DRAM Timing Selectable [By SPD] Configuration options: [Manual] [By SPD] The following items are user-configurable when the "DRAM Timing Selectable" item is set to the CPU installed. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Min=...
The range of the CPU clock frequency changes according to [Manual]. DRAM Timing Selectable [By SPD] Configuration options: [Manual] [By SPD] The following items are user-configurable when the "DRAM Timing Selectable" item is set to the CPU installed. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Min=...
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... the devices in the system. Refer to the section "IRQ Resources" for boot. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] When the item Resources Controlled By is grayed out and not user-configurable. ASUS P5VD2-X 2-23 Set to [Manual] if you to select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI...
... the devices in the system. Refer to the section "IRQ Resources" for boot. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] When the item Resources Controlled By is grayed out and not user-configurable. ASUS P5VD2-X 2-23 Set to [Manual] if you to select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI...
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... options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Maximum Payload Size [4096] Sets maximum TLP payload size for use of PCI/PnP devices. The unit is byte. When set to Manual. IRQ Resources This sub-menu is activated only when the Resources Controlled By item is set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for...
... options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Maximum Payload Size [4096] Sets maximum TLP payload size for use of PCI/PnP devices. The unit is byte. When set to Manual. IRQ Resources This sub-menu is activated only when the Resources Controlled By item is set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for...
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Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. Make VIA VT8237 RAID Driver Disk Allows you to create a VIA VT8237 RAID driver disk.0 Make JMicron JMB36X 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver ... a RAID driver disk. 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to create a JMicron JMB36X RAID/AHCI driver disk for a 32-/64-bit system. 3.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of the user manual. ASUS P5VD2-X 3- Click an item to open the folder of supplementary user...
Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. Make VIA VT8237 RAID Driver Disk Allows you to create a VIA VT8237 RAID driver disk.0 Make JMicron JMB36X 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver ... a RAID driver disk. 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to create a JMicron JMB36X RAID/AHCI driver disk for a 32-/64-bit system. 3.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of the user manual. ASUS P5VD2-X 3- Click an item to open the folder of supplementary user...
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...for reference only. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on your computer. 2. During POST, press to the RAID controllers user manual in a RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you see on each drive. If ...you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in the motherboard support CD for details. 3.3.1 Installing hard disks The motherboard supports RAID function on RAID configurations. See section "3.2.5 Manuals menu". The following menu options will appear. The RAID BIOS information on the setup screen...
...for reference only. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on your computer. 2. During POST, press to the RAID controllers user manual in a RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you see on each drive. If ...you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in the motherboard support CD for details. 3.3.1 Installing hard disks The motherboard supports RAID function on RAID configurations. See section "3.2.5 Manuals menu". The following menu options will appear. The RAID BIOS information on the setup screen...
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... Serial_Ch1 Master XXXXXXXXXXX ARRAY 0 SATA 999.99 XXXXXXX RAID 0 for capacity 2. Auto create array will destroy all data on disks, Continue? (Y/N) ASUS P5VD2-X 3- The following confirmation message appears. If you may choose to step 5. 3. From the create array menu, select Array Mode, then ...auto-configure, proceed to the next step, otherwise, skip to auto-configure the RAID array by selecting Auto Setup for Performance or manually configure the RAID array for Performance and press . VT8251 Series SATA RAID BIOS Ver 1.xx Auto Setup For Data Security Array Mode...
... Serial_Ch1 Master XXXXXXXXXXX ARRAY 0 SATA 999.99 XXXXXXX RAID 0 for capacity 2. Auto create array will destroy all data on disks, Continue? (Y/N) ASUS P5VD2-X 3- The following confirmation message appears. If you may choose to step 5. 3. From the create array menu, select Array Mode, then ...auto-configure, proceed to the next step, otherwise, skip to auto-configure the RAID array by selecting Auto Setup for Performance or manually configure the RAID array for Performance and press . VT8251 Series SATA RAID BIOS Ver 1.xx Auto Setup For Data Security Array Mode...
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.... Duplicating... RAID 1 for Data Security and press . The data on the selected disks will destroy all data on source disk to exit the duplication process. ASUS P5VD2-X 3-11 Select Select Disk Drives, then press . An asterisk appears before a selected drive. 7. Select Start Create Process and press to Escape 9. Press to confirm.... From this point, you want to mirror after creation? (Y/N) 8. If you can auto-configure the RAID array by selecting Auto Setup for Data Security or manually configure the RAID array for RAID system.
.... Duplicating... RAID 1 for Data Security and press . The data on the selected disks will destroy all data on source disk to exit the duplication process. ASUS P5VD2-X 3-11 Select Select Disk Drives, then press . An asterisk appears before a selected drive. 7. Select Start Create Process and press to Escape 9. Press to confirm.... From this point, you want to mirror after creation? (Y/N) 8. If you can auto-configure the RAID array by selecting Auto Setup for Data Security or manually configure the RAID array for RAID system.
P5SD2-X English Manual E2026
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... may not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ...OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. E2026 First Edition September 2005 Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. or...
... may not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ...OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. E2026 First Edition September 2005 Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. or...
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... 2-33 2.7 Exit menu 2-35 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 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 Manuals menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-6 v
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...qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your retailer. ...for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are connected. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical ...
...qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your retailer. ...for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are connected. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical ...
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...manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS... website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: ...
...manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS... website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: ...
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... linked with a plus sign (+) Example: Means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in this manual. Typography Bold text Italics Command Indicates a menu or an item to select Used to help you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following...
... linked with a plus sign (+) Example: Means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in this manual. Typography Bold text Italics Command Indicates a menu or an item to select Used to help you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following...
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... connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector System panel connector ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 8-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.8 in (30.5 cm x 22.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Screen Saver Adobe Acrobat Reader Microsoft DirectX ASUS Update RAID user manual Anti-virus utility (OEM version) *Specifications are subject...
... connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector System panel connector ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 8-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.8 in (30.5 cm x 22.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Screen Saver Adobe Acrobat Reader Microsoft DirectX ASUS Update RAID user manual Anti-virus utility (OEM version) *Specifications are subject...
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... allows the BIOS to set the oveclocking options. The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking item is set to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] ASUS P5SD2-X 2-19 A very high Vcore voltage can severely damage the CPU! DDR Reference Voltage [Auto] Sets the DDR reference voltage. The...
... allows the BIOS to set the oveclocking options. The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking item is set to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] ASUS P5SD2-X 2-19 A very high Vcore voltage can severely damage the CPU! DDR Reference Voltage [Auto] Sets the DDR reference voltage. The...