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... 2-28 2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 2-28 2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 2-28 2.5.3 APM Configuration 2-28 2.5.4 Hardware 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...
... 2-28 2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 2-28 2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 2-28 2.5.3 APM Configuration 2-28 2.5.4 Hardware 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...
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... to the BIOS default settings in the motherboard that allows you to personalize and add style to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to overclocking. When the system hangs due to your system with customizable boot logos. ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS My Logo is the new feature present ...in case the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS P5VD2-X 1-
... to the BIOS default settings in the motherboard that allows you to personalize and add style to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to overclocking. When the system hangs due to your system with customizable boot logos. ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS My Logo is the new feature present ...in case the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS P5VD2-X 1-
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... 2-3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. P5VD2-X ® P5VD2-X Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) CLEAR You do not need...Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. ASUS P5VD2-X 1-23 You can automatically reset parameter settings to re-enter data. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. Turn...
... 2-3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. P5VD2-X ® P5VD2-X Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) CLEAR You do not need...Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. ASUS P5VD2-X 1-23 You can automatically reset parameter settings to re-enter data. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. Turn...
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...are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. P5VD2-X ® ATX12V GND +12V DC GND +12V DC P5VD2-X ATX power connectors EATXPWR +3 Volts -12 Volts Ground PSON# Ground Ground Ground -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts Ground +3 ... audio connectors (4-pin CD [Black]) This connector allows you to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with a minimum power rating of... audio input from the power supply are for an ATX power supply. Use of 300 W on this motherboard.
...are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. P5VD2-X ® ATX12V GND +12V DC GND +12V DC P5VD2-X ATX power connectors EATXPWR +3 Volts -12 Volts Ground PSON# Ground Ground Ground -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts Ground +3 ... audio connectors (4-pin CD [Black]) This connector allows you to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with a minimum power rating of... audio input from the power supply are for an ATX power supply. Use of 300 W on this motherboard.
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... 2. d. e. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . b. d. ASUS P5VD2-X 2- Do either one of boot disks for Windows® 2000: a. Windows® XP users: Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the menu, then select ...Format. Press , then follow screen instructions to the optical drive. c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. DOS environment a. b. Copy the original or the latest motherboard...
... 2. d. e. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . b. d. ASUS P5VD2-X 2- Do either one of boot disks for Windows® 2000: a. Windows® XP users: Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the menu, then select ...Format. Press , then follow screen instructions to the optical drive. c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. DOS environment a. b. Copy the original or the latest motherboard...
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.... (1) Insert the floppy disk/USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Save the BIOS file to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. You can support devices such as USB flash disk, hard disk, ... reboots the system when done. • This function can launch the EZ Flash 2 by pressing + during POST to display the following. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it . Go to...
.... (1) Insert the floppy disk/USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Save the BIOS file to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. You can support devices such as USB flash disk, hard disk, ... reboots the system when done. • This function can launch the EZ Flash 2 by pressing + during POST to display the following. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it . Go to...
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...2006 Flash Type - 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using this utility. 1. At the prompt, type awdflash then press . Boot the system in the floppy disk to the folder of floppy disk, CD ROM or USB flash disk you created earlier. 4. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for...Please input File Name! 6. All Rights Reserved For PT890-8237-P5VD2-X-00 DATE:08/13/2006 Flash Type - Under the DOS mode, use (X stands for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Follow these instructions to Program:P5VD2X.bin Message: Do You Want To Save Bios...
...2006 Flash Type - 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using this utility. 1. At the prompt, type awdflash then press . Boot the system in the floppy disk to the folder of floppy disk, CD ROM or USB flash disk you created earlier. 4. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for...Please input File Name! 6. All Rights Reserved For PT890-8237-P5VD2-X-00 DATE:08/13/2006 Flash Type - Under the DOS mode, use (X stands for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Follow these instructions to Program:P5VD2X.bin Message: Do You Want To Save Bios...
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...and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. You can cause system boot failure! 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Prepare the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk, or the USB flash disk that...the utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16/12 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Insert the floppy/USB flash disk that allows you to ...
...and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. You can cause system boot failure! 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Prepare the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk, or the USB flash disk that...the utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16/12 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Insert the floppy/USB flash disk that allows you to ...
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...3.5 in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup F1:Help Select Item ESC: Exit Select Menu -/+: Change Value ... basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To select an item on the ...
...3.5 in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup F1:Help Select Item ESC: Exit Select Menu -/+: Change Value ... basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To select an item on the ...
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... bar have their corresponding functions. Refer to display a list of options. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected.... ASUS P5VD2-X 2-13 To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that is a legend bar. You ...
... bar have their corresponding functions. Refer to display a list of options. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected.... ASUS P5VD2-X 2-13 To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that is a legend bar. You ...
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Disabled 720K , 3.5 in Primary IDE Master [ST321122A] Primary IDE Slave 1.44M, 3.5 in . Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date 15 : 30 : 36 Mon, Mar 03 2006 Legacy Diskette A: Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in [.A S U S..C.D.S.52[0/]A] Secondary IDE Master [None] Secondary ...
Disabled 720K , 3.5 in Primary IDE Master [ST321122A] Primary IDE Slave 1.44M, 3.5 in . Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date 15 : 30 : 36 Mon, Mar 03 2006 Legacy Diskette A: Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in [.A S U S..C.D.S.52[0/]A] Secondary IDE Master [None] Secondary ...
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... xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you an overview of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None] [None] [None] [Disabled] 512MB 512MB Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the day, month, year and century. 2.3 Main ... A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of the basic system information. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave SATA 1 SATA...
... xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you an overview of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None] [None] [None] [Disabled] 512MB 512MB Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the day, month, year and century. 2.3 Main ... A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of the basic system information. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave SATA 1 SATA...
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Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration USB Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to Thermal [4 Min] Configuration options: [4 Min] [8 Min] [...
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration USB Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to Thermal [4 Min] Configuration options: [4 Min] [8 Min] [...
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... [Auto] When set to [Auto], the BIOS automatically configures all the devices in the system. Refer to the section "IRQ Resources" for boot. Spread Spectrum [+/-0.2%] Configuration options: [Disabled] [+/-0.1%] [+/-0.2%]...[+/-1.0%] Top Performance [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Allows... want to assign the IRQ DMA and memory base address fields. ASUS P5VD2-X 2-23 Set to [Manual] if you to select which graphics controller to [No], the BIOS configures all the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. When set to [Yes]...
... [Auto] When set to [Auto], the BIOS automatically configures all the devices in the system. Refer to the section "IRQ Resources" for boot. Spread Spectrum [+/-0.2%] Configuration options: [Disabled] [+/-0.1%] [+/-0.2%]...[+/-1.0%] Top Performance [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Allows... want to assign the IRQ DMA and memory base address fields. ASUS P5VD2-X 2-23 Set to [Manual] if you to select which graphics controller to [No], the BIOS configures all the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. When set to [Yes]...
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...mode to enable or disable the OnChip SATA. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Enables or disables the onboard LAN boot ROM. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5VD2-X 2-25 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Controller Mode [IDE] Configuration options...SATA/PCI-E*1 Option [Ex-SATA] HDA Controller [Auto] Front Panel Support Type [AC97] Onboard Lan Device [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378/IRQ7] Parallel Port Mode [Bi-Directional] ECP Mode...
...mode to enable or disable the OnChip SATA. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Enables or disables the onboard LAN boot ROM. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5VD2-X 2-25 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Controller Mode [IDE] Configuration options...SATA/PCI-E*1 Option [Ex-SATA] HDA Controller [Auto] Front Panel Support Type [AC97] Onboard Lan Device [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378/IRQ7] Parallel Port Mode [Bi-Directional] ECP Mode...
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...(POS)] [S3(STR)] [S1&S3] 2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to display the configuration options. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ACPI Suspend Type ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [S1&S3] Enabled Select Menu Item Specific Help Select the ACPI state used...
...(POS)] [S3(STR)] [S1&S3] 2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to display the configuration options. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ACPI Suspend Type ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [S1&S3] Enabled Select Menu Item Specific Help Select the ACPI state used...
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... Item Specific Help Select Your Boot Device Priority 1st ~ 4th Boot Device [Removable] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Floppy Disks Allows you to change the system boot options. ASUS P5VD2-X 2-33 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to...
... Item Specific Help Select Your Boot Device Priority 1st ~ 4th Boot Device [Removable] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Floppy Disks Allows you to change the system boot options. ASUS P5VD2-X 2-33 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to...
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...Warning [Enabled] Enables or disables the chassis open status. Setting to the system. 2. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] Enables or disables the chassis open status. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup...Master: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 2. Bootable Add-in cards attached to the system. 2.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Boot Settings Configuration Select Menu Case Open Warning Quick Boot Boot Up Floppy Seek Bootup Num-Lock Typematic Rate Setting x Typematic Rate (...
...Warning [Enabled] Enables or disables the chassis open status. Setting to the system. 2. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] Enables or disables the chassis open status. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup...Master: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 2. Bootable Add-in cards attached to the system. 2.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Boot Settings Configuration Select Menu Case Open Warning Quick Boot Boot Up Floppy Seek Bootup Num-Lock Typematic Rate Setting x Typematic Rate (...
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...any key to enter the BIOS Setup program preventing unauthorized access. A note about passwords The Supervisor password is changed to boot the system preventing unauthorized use. If you forget your password? The RAM data containing the password information is required to Clear...If you can clear it by typing the exact characters again, then press . 2.6.5 Security Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Supervisor Password User Password Password Check Security Clear Clear [Setup] Select Menu Item Specific Help Supervisor Password User Password These fields ...
...any key to enter the BIOS Setup program preventing unauthorized access. A note about passwords The Supervisor password is changed to boot the system preventing unauthorized use. If you forget your password? The RAM data containing the password information is required to Clear...If you can clear it by typing the exact characters again, then press . 2.6.5 Security Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Supervisor Password User Password Password Check Security Clear Clear [Setup] Select Menu Item Specific Help Supervisor Password User Password These fields ...
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... 2.1.3 for special functions. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Select Menu Item Specific Help Press Enter to Run ASUS EZ Flash 2 F1:Help Select Item ESC: Exit Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter...
... 2.1.3 for special functions. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Select Menu Item Specific Help Press Enter to Run ASUS EZ Flash 2 F1:Help Select Item ESC: Exit Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter...
