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Contents 2.4 Advanced menu 2-20 2.4.1 CPU Configuration 2-20 2.4.2 Chipset 2-21 2.4.3 PCIPnP 2-23 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-25 2.4.5 USB Configuration 2-27 2.5 Power menu 2-28 2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type ...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...
Contents 2.4 Advanced menu 2-20 2.4.1 CPU Configuration 2-20 2.4.2 Chipset 2-21 2.4.3 PCIPnP 2-23 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-25 2.4.5 USB Configuration 2-27 2.5 Power menu 2-28 2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type ...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...
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...Retasking functions Coaxial S/PDIF out port Realtek® RTL8110SC Gigabit LAN Controller Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 MyLogo™ ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 133MHz up to 350MHz at 1MHz increment (continued ...on the next page) P5VD2-X specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Expansion slots Storage...
...Retasking functions Coaxial S/PDIF out port Realtek® RTL8110SC Gigabit LAN Controller Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 MyLogo™ ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 133MHz up to 350MHz at 1MHz increment (continued ...on the next page) P5VD2-X specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Expansion slots Storage...
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..., delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard built with existing PCI specifications. Dual RAID solution The onboard VIA VT8237A chipset allows RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD configuration for details. ASUS P5VD2-X 1- Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents on USB 2.0. See pages 1-27 and...
..., delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard built with existing PCI specifications. Dual RAID solution The onboard VIA VT8237A chipset allows RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD configuration for details. ASUS P5VD2-X 1- Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents on USB 2.0. See pages 1-27 and...
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DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on the next page for details. • Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • Always install ... physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you installed two 2 GB DDR2 memory modules. • This...
DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on the next page for details. • Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • Always install ... physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you installed two 2 GB DDR2 memory modules. • This...
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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 set . F1:Help Select Item ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu -/+: ...
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 set . F1:Help Select Item ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu -/+: ...
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... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.2 Chipset Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Chipset Select Menu DRAM Clock/Drive Control Frequency/Voltage control Top Performance Disabled] Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Item...Support DDR Frequency from 333Mhz to 533Mhz. DRAM Frequency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [400 MHz] [533 MHz] ASUS P5VD2-X 2-21 Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU L1 & L2 Cache [Enabled] ...
... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.2 Chipset Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Chipset Select Menu DRAM Clock/Drive Control Frequency/Voltage control Top Performance Disabled] Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Item...Support DDR Frequency from 333Mhz to 533Mhz. DRAM Frequency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [400 MHz] [533 MHz] ASUS P5VD2-X 2-21 Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU L1 & L2 Cache [Enabled] ...
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... if the system detects installed devices. VIA 4 in 1 Chipset Driver Installs the VIA 4 in 1 Chipset Driver. Realtek® RTL8110SC LAN Driver Installs the Realtek® RTL8110SC LAN driver. ASUS InstAll - Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS P5VD2-X 3- Installation Wizard for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the...
... if the system detects installed devices. VIA 4 in 1 Chipset Driver Installs the VIA 4 in 1 Chipset Driver. Realtek® RTL8110SC LAN Driver Installs the Realtek® RTL8110SC LAN driver. ASUS InstAll - Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS P5VD2-X 3- Installation Wizard for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the...
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... the floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in 1 Chipset Driver for details. 3. To create a RAID driver disk: 1. Refer to section "3.2.2 Drivers menu" for the VIA RAID driver disk utility. Place the...
... the floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in 1 Chipset Driver for details. 3. To create a RAID driver disk: 1. Refer to section "3.2.2 Drivers menu" for the VIA RAID driver disk utility. Place the...
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....2 Internal connectors 1-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 ... Controller 2-17 2.3.7 System Information 2-17 2.4 Advanced menu 2-18 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-18 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-20 2.4.3 Chipset 2-21 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-22 2.4.5 PCI PnP 2-24 iv
....2 Internal connectors 1-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 ... Controller 2-17 2.3.7 System Information 2-17 2.4 Advanced menu 2-18 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-18 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-20 2.4.3 Chipset 2-21 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-22 2.4.5 PCI PnP 2-24 iv
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P5SD2-X specifications summary CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® 4/Pentium® D/Intel® Celeron / Celeron D processors Compatible with Intel® PCG 05B/05A and 04B/04A processors Supports Intel® EM64T/EIST Technology Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology Chipset Northbridge: SIS 656 ...Gigabit LAN controller USB Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports Special features AI Overclocking CPU LockFree ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS EZ Flash ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) BIOS features 4 MB Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0,...
P5SD2-X specifications summary CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® 4/Pentium® D/Intel® Celeron / Celeron D processors Compatible with Intel® PCG 05B/05A and 04B/04A processors Supports Intel® EM64T/EIST Technology Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology Chipset Northbridge: SIS 656 ...Gigabit LAN controller USB Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports Special features AI Overclocking CPU LockFree ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS EZ Flash ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) BIOS features 4 MB Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0,...
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...it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard supports a maximum of the sockets: P5SD2-X DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ® P5SD2-X 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory Configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB ...sockets using the memory configurations in this motherboard. • Use only qualified DIMMs modules on this section. • Installing DDR DIMMs other than the recommended configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. ASUS P5SD2-X 1-15 The following figure illustrates ...
...it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard supports a maximum of the sockets: P5SD2-X DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ® P5SD2-X 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory Configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB ...sockets using the memory configurations in this motherboard. • Use only qualified DIMMs modules on this section. • Installing DDR DIMMs other than the recommended configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. ASUS P5SD2-X 1-15 The following figure illustrates ...
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...2.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is highlighted when selected. Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to select a field. To change the value of options. For example...item then press to display a list of the field opposite the item. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5SD2-X 2-13 Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic ...
...2.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is highlighted when selected. Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to select a field. To change the value of options. For example...item then press to display a list of the field opposite the item. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5SD2-X 2-13 Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic ...
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... menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for stability when overclocking. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP USB Configuration 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking [Auto] AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options...
... menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for stability when overclocking. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP USB Configuration 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking [Auto] AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options...
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... When set to [Automatic], you do not want to use the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep™ Technology (EIST). Configuration options: ...SpeedStep Technology [Automatic] Allows you to display the sub-menu. NorthBridge SIS656 Configuration SouthBridge SIS965/SIS965L Configuration ASUS P5SD2-X 2-21 Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Disables or enables the adjacent cache line prefetch feature.
... When set to [Automatic], you do not want to use the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep™ Technology (EIST). Configuration options: ...SpeedStep Technology [Automatic] Allows you to display the sub-menu. NorthBridge SIS656 Configuration SouthBridge SIS965/SIS965L Configuration ASUS P5SD2-X 2-21 Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Disables or enables the adjacent cache line prefetch feature.
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OnBoard AC97 Audio DEVICE [Enabled] OnBoard AC97 Audio DEVICE [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard AC'97 device. Primary Graphics Adapter CPU FSB Set To Chipset Timing DRAM CAS# Latency 128 Bit Access Mode Setting [PCI] [FSB:800Mhz] [By SPD] [Disabled] Primary Graphics Adapter [PCI ] Allows selection of the graphics controller ...
OnBoard AC97 Audio DEVICE [Enabled] OnBoard AC97 Audio DEVICE [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard AC'97 device. Primary Graphics Adapter CPU FSB Set To Chipset Timing DRAM CAS# Latency 128 Bit Access Mode Setting [PCI] [FSB:800Mhz] [By SPD] [Disabled] Primary Graphics Adapter [PCI ] Allows selection of the graphics controller ...
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...[DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] EPP Version [1.9] Allows selection of the Parallel Port EPP version. Configuration options: [1.9] [1.7] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS P5SD2-X 2-23 This item appears only when the P a r a l l e l P o r t M o d e is set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Configuration options:... ROM [Disabled] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset Onboard LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel...
...[DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] EPP Version [1.9] Allows selection of the Parallel Port EPP version. Configuration options: [1.9] [1.7] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS P5SD2-X 2-23 This item appears only when the P a r a l l e l P o r t M o d e is set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Configuration options:... ROM [Disabled] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset Onboard LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel...