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... information vii About this guide viii P5VD2-X 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 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 P5VD2-X Motherboard layout 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installling the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-12 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and...
... information vii About this guide viii P5VD2-X 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 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 P5VD2-X Motherboard layout 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installling the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-12 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and...
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... of electronic products. Please check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables .... • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in your power supply is broken, do not try to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected.
... of electronic products. Please check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables .... • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in your power supply is broken, do not try to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected.
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...lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. It includes description of the support CD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided...Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing ...
...lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. It includes description of the support CD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided...Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing ...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS P5VD2-X 1-
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS P5VD2-X 1-
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...Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 1-9 for buying an ASUS® P5VD2-X motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper‑Threading Technology and is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the Intel® processor in your package ...Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with 1066/800/533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the...
...Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 1-9 for buying an ASUS® P5VD2-X motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper‑Threading Technology and is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the Intel® processor in your package ...Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with 1066/800/533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the...
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... bus bandwidth for two SATA connectors, and JMicron JMB363 SATA controller also supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to .... This high speed interface is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 1-27 and 1-30 for details. ASUS P5VD2-X 1- Intel® Core™2 Processor support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the world. The external SATA port located at the...
... bus bandwidth for two SATA connectors, and JMicron JMB363 SATA controller also supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to .... This high speed interface is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 1-27 and 1-30 for details. ASUS P5VD2-X 1- Intel® Core™2 Processor support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the world. The external SATA port located at the...
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...cool, and efficient operation. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to provide fast data bandwith. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out technology through the coaxial S/PDIF ...Out port on the rear panel. This CODEC is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is fully-compliant with ...
...cool, and efficient operation. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to provide fast data bandwith. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out technology through the coaxial S/PDIF ...Out port on the rear panel. This CODEC is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is fully-compliant with ...
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... open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS P5VD2-X 1- C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the motherboard that allows you to personalize and add style to overclocking. ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS My Logo is the new feature present in case...
... open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS P5VD2-X 1- C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the motherboard that allows you to personalize and add style to overclocking. ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS My Logo is the new feature present in case...
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Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you to shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode and Red indicates that the system is detached from ...(Red) ON 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Blue indicates that lights up in two colors to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. The ASUS Power LED helps remind you install or remove any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to show the system power status. 1.4 Before ...
Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you to shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode and Red indicates that the system is detached from ...(Red) ON 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Blue indicates that lights up in two colors to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. The ASUS Power LED helps remind you install or remove any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to show the system power status. 1.4 Before ...
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... the configuration of your chassis to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5VD2-X ® ASUS P5VD2-X 1- Make sure to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the...
... the configuration of your chassis to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5VD2-X ® ASUS P5VD2-X 1- Make sure to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the...
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FLOPPY PRI_IDE 30.5cm (12in) 1.5.3 P5VD2-X Motherboard layout 21.8cm (8.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR COM1 LGA775 CPU_FAN Super I/O DDR2 DIMM1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM2 (64 bit,240-...
FLOPPY PRI_IDE 30.5cm (12in) 1.5.3 P5VD2-X Motherboard layout 21.8cm (8.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR COM1 LGA775 CPU_FAN Super I/O DDR2 DIMM1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM2 (64 bit,240-...
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... shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P5VD2-X 1- P5VD2-X ® P5VD2-X CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing ...CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The...
... shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P5VD2-X 1- P5VD2-X ® P5VD2-X CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing ...CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The...
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... Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 1.7.x (kernel) and later versions only. ASUS P5VD2-X 1-11 Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU in only one correct orientation. Reboot the computer. B The CPU fits...Technology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. • For more information on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP ...
... Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 1.7.x (kernel) and later versions only. ASUS P5VD2-X 1-11 Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU in only one correct orientation. Reboot the computer. B The CPU fits...Technology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. • For more information on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP ...
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...sure that a Thermal Interface Material is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. 1.6.2 Installling the CPU...174; 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly • When you buy a CPU separately, make...
...sure that a Thermal Interface Material is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. 1.6.2 Installling the CPU...174; 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly • When you buy a CPU separately, make...
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When the fan and heatsink assembly is in B place. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. P5VD2-X ® CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5VD2-X CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS P5VD2-X 1-13 2. A A A B B B A 3.
When the fan and heatsink assembly is in B place. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. P5VD2-X ® CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5VD2-X CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS P5VD2-X 1-13 2. A A A B B B A 3.
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1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink B and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_ FAN. 2. B A B B A 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard.
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink B and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_ FAN. 2. B A B B A 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard.
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4. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove ASUS P5VD2-X 1-15
4. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove ASUS P5VD2-X 1-15
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1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. The figure illustrates the location of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. Refer to the DDR2 ...-pin DDR DIMM. DIMM1 DIMM2 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you installed two 2 GB DDR2 memory modules. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: P5VD2-X ® P5VD2-X 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may detect...
1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. The figure illustrates the location of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. Refer to the DDR2 ...-pin DDR DIMM. DIMM1 DIMM2 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you installed two 2 GB DDR2 memory modules. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: P5VD2-X ® P5VD2-X 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may detect...
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...may cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. 11 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. ASUS P5VD2-X 1-19 Remove the DIMM from the socket. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it fits in place and the DIMM is properly...force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap 1 back in only one direction. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to unplug the power supply before adding or removing ...
...may cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. 11 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. ASUS P5VD2-X 1-19 Remove the DIMM from the socket. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it fits in place and the DIMM is properly...force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap 1 back in only one direction. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to unplug the power supply before adding or removing ...