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... 1-4 1.4 Choosing an appropriate wireless network 1-5 1.4.1 Access Point Mode (AP Mode 1-6 1.4.2 Infrastructure mode 1-7 1.4.3 Ad-hoc mode 1-7 Chapter 2: Installation 2.1 Installation 2-2 2.1.1 System requirements 2-2 2.1.2 Installing the antenna 2-2 2.1.3 Signal range 2-3 2.2 Driver and utilities installation 2-4 Chapter 3: Setting up 3.1 About the setup utilities 3-2 3.2 Setting up with WiFi-AP Solo Wizard 3-3 3.2.1 Setting up the AP Mode 3-4 3.2.2 Setting up infrastructure...
... 1-4 1.4 Choosing an appropriate wireless network 1-5 1.4.1 Access Point Mode (AP Mode 1-6 1.4.2 Infrastructure mode 1-7 1.4.3 Ad-hoc mode 1-7 Chapter 2: Installation 2.1 Installation 2-2 2.1.1 System requirements 2-2 2.1.2 Installing the antenna 2-2 2.1.3 Signal range 2-3 2.2 Driver and utilities installation 2-4 Chapter 3: Setting up 3.1 About the setup utilities 3-2 3.2 Setting up with WiFi-AP Solo Wizard 3-3 3.2.1 Setting up the AP Mode 3-4 3.2.2 Setting up infrastructure...
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...CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to set up This chapter provides information on installing the wireless LAN adapter drivers and software applications using the support CD. • Chapter 3: Setting up the WiFi-AP Solo in your home or office network...perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the general features of the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution. The chapter also presents the LED indications, and recommended WiFi-AP Solo network settings. • Chapter 2: ...
...CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to set up This chapter provides information on installing the wireless LAN adapter drivers and software applications using the support CD. • Chapter 3: Setting up the WiFi-AP Solo in your home or office network...perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the general features of the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution. The chapter also presents the LED indications, and recommended WiFi-AP Solo network settings. • Chapter 2: ...
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... wireless network in different environments up to change without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest driver. * LOS=Light of connected devices (AP mode) Antenna LED Support OS Compatibility ASUS special features Software support IEEE 802.11b/g 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, ...130ft (40m) Outdoor: 1000ft (310m) LOS* The range varies in sleep mode (only on ASUS Digital Home motherboards except for P5LD2-VM DH and N4L-VM DH) ASUS WiFi-AP Solo Wizard ASUS WiFi-AP Solo * The Vista driver is ready when the Windows® Vista Operating System (OS) is launched.
... wireless network in different environments up to change without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest driver. * LOS=Light of connected devices (AP mode) Antenna LED Support OS Compatibility ASUS special features Software support IEEE 802.11b/g 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, ...130ft (40m) Outdoor: 1000ft (310m) LOS* The range varies in sleep mode (only on ASUS Digital Home motherboards except for P5LD2-VM DH and N4L-VM DH) ASUS WiFi-AP Solo Wizard ASUS WiFi-AP Solo * The Vista driver is ready when the Windows® Vista Operating System (OS) is launched.
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... Home motherboards, except for home or office use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter designed for P5LD2-VM DH and N4L-VM DH motherboards. The ASUS EZ WiFi mode will be able to play LAN games, connect to your wireless communication, WiFi-AP Solo employs both wireless LAN standards in... the sleep mode. The WiFi-AP Solo is needed. With these functions even when the PC is an easy-to your ASUS motherboard, no time. 1-2 Just install the drivers and utilities from anywhere within the range. The WiFi-AP Solo is in a single network. Thank you flexibility to -use ....
... Home motherboards, except for home or office use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter designed for P5LD2-VM DH and N4L-VM DH motherboards. The ASUS EZ WiFi mode will be able to play LAN games, connect to your wireless communication, WiFi-AP Solo employs both wireless LAN standards in... the sleep mode. The WiFi-AP Solo is needed. With these functions even when the PC is an easy-to your ASUS motherboard, no time. 1-2 Just install the drivers and utilities from anywhere within the range. The WiFi-AP Solo is in a single network. Thank you flexibility to -use ....
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... this mode, the WiFi-AP Solo becomes the wireless access point that provides local area network and Internet access for home/SOHO networks with the driver properly installed. The AP Mode feature is an onboard Ethernet LAN adapter with several computers, a shared printer, and a shared Internet connection. ˝ Internet ADSL or...
... this mode, the WiFi-AP Solo becomes the wireless access point that provides local area network and Internet access for home/SOHO networks with the driver properly installed. The AP Mode feature is an onboard Ethernet LAN adapter with several computers, a shared printer, and a shared Internet connection. ˝ Internet ADSL or...
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Installation 2-1 This part also provides information on installing the WiFi-AP Solo drivers and utilities to your computer. Chapter 2 This chapter provides step by step instructions on installing the antenna.
Installation 2-1 This part also provides information on installing the WiFi-AP Solo drivers and utilities to your computer. Chapter 2 This chapter provides step by step instructions on installing the antenna.
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... panel. 2. Locate the wireless LAN antenna port on the model. 2.1 Installation 2.1.1 System requirements Before installing the WiFi-AP Solo drivers and utilities, make sure that your system meets the following requirements. • ASUS motherboard with WiFi-AP Solo onboard solution • Intel® Pentium™ 4 • Minimum 128MB system memory • Operating...
... panel. 2. Locate the wireless LAN antenna port on the model. 2.1 Installation 2.1.1 System requirements Before installing the WiFi-AP Solo drivers and utilities, make sure that your system meets the following requirements. • ASUS motherboard with WiFi-AP Solo onboard solution • Intel® Pentium™ 4 • Minimum 128MB system memory • Operating...
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... Cancel then proceed with the following instructions. Click the wireless driver and follow screen instructions to the optical drive. 2. Place the motherboard support CD to install the WiFi-AP Solo driver. 3. Visit the ASUS website for driver/utilities updates. • If you use soft AP function..., you may need to begin installation. Select the driver / utility menu in the support CD and click to change without...
... Cancel then proceed with the following instructions. Click the wireless driver and follow screen instructions to the optical drive. 2. Place the motherboard support CD to install the WiFi-AP Solo driver. 3. Visit the ASUS website for driver/utilities updates. • If you use soft AP function..., you may need to begin installation. Select the driver / utility menu in the support CD and click to change without...
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...-AP Solo provides two configuration approaches: the setup wizard and the setup utility. 3.1 About the setup utilities After you have installed the WiFi-AP Solo drivers and utilities to your system, you have selected the most frequently used functions while the latter allows configuring all the functions, including the advanced settings...
...-AP Solo provides two configuration approaches: the setup wizard and the setup utility. 3.1 About the setup utilities After you have installed the WiFi-AP Solo drivers and utilities to your system, you have selected the most frequently used functions while the latter allows configuring all the functions, including the advanced settings...
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... Set Identification (BSSID) • Network Type: indicate current network configuration type • Power Save Mode: current setting power save power. Status page • Manufacturer: ASUS • NDIS Driver Version • Short Radio Header • Data Encryption: Current encryption mode. • Authentication: authentication state • Channel Set: selected channel plan currently. When the...
... Set Identification (BSSID) • Network Type: indicate current network configuration type • Power Save Mode: current setting power save power. Status page • Manufacturer: ASUS • NDIS Driver Version • Short Radio Header • Data Encryption: Current encryption mode. • Authentication: authentication state • Channel Set: selected channel plan currently. When the...
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... 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 Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manuals menu 3-5 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-6 3.3 RAID configurations 3-7 3.3.1 Installing hard disks 3-8 3.3.2 JMicron® RAID Configuration...
... 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 Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manuals menu 3-5 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-6 3.3 RAID configurations 3-7 3.3.1 Installing hard disks 3-8 3.3.2 JMicron® RAID Configuration...
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...VM/P5V-VM SE DH specifications summary Overclocking Features Rear panel BIOS features Manageability Internal connectors Form Factor Support CD contents ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 133MHz up to 300MHz at 1MHz increment Fixed PCI-E/SATA frequencies. 1 x Parallel port 1 x External SATA 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (P5VD2-VM) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (P5V-VM SE DH... mATX from factor: 9.6 in x 8.6 in (24.5 cm x 21.8 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe 2 ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) (continued on the next page) xi
...VM/P5V-VM SE DH specifications summary Overclocking Features Rear panel BIOS features Manageability Internal connectors Form Factor Support CD contents ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 133MHz up to 300MHz at 1MHz increment Fixed PCI-E/SATA frequencies. 1 x Parallel port 1 x External SATA 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (P5VD2-VM) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (P5V-VM SE DH... mATX from factor: 9.6 in x 8.6 in (24.5 cm x 21.8 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe 2 ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) (continued on the next page) xi
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...the software settings. 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use . 4. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-21 Failure to the tables on the slot. 5. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to do so may need to the card...is already installed in a chassis). 3. Secure the card to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for later use . Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion ...
...the software settings. 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use . 4. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-21 Failure to the tables on the slot. 5. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to do so may need to the card...is already installed in a chassis). 3. Secure the card to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for later use . Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion ...
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... card inoperable. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. Fixed Fixed - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared - - Fixed Fixed shared - - 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function...
... card inoperable. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. Fixed Fixed - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared - - Fixed Fixed shared - - 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function...
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...: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you to restore the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you to... following utilities allow you update the BIOS using a floppy disk/USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD.) 3. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. The Drivers menu appears. 2. 2.1 Managing and updating your system.
...: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you to restore the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you to... following utilities allow you update the BIOS using a floppy disk/USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD.) 3. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. The Drivers menu appears. 2. 2.1 Managing and updating your system.
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...(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to run the CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in this chapter for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support... CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or ...
...(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to run the CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in this chapter for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support... CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or ...
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... the system detects installed devices. ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 3- SoundMAX® ADI1986A Audio Driver Executes the wizard to activate the devices. Realtek® RTL8110SC LAN Driver Installs the Realtek® RTL8110SC LAN driver for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard. ASUS DH Remote (For P5V-VM SE DH only) Installs the ASUS DH Remote driver and application. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. VIA Chrome9 HC IGP Display...
... the system detects installed devices. ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 3- SoundMAX® ADI1986A Audio Driver Executes the wizard to activate the devices. Realtek® RTL8110SC LAN Driver Installs the Realtek® RTL8110SC LAN driver for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard. ASUS DH Remote (For P5V-VM SE DH only) Installs the ASUS DH Remote driver and application. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. VIA Chrome9 HC IGP Display...
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...® Acrobat® Reader V7.0 that the motherboard supports. View the online help for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Installation Wizard for detailed information. 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system...
...® Acrobat® Reader V7.0 that the motherboard supports. View the online help for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Installation Wizard for detailed information. 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system...
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...from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to create a JMicron JMB36X RAID driver disk for a 32/64-bit system. 3.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of the user manual. Most user manual files are in... Portable Document Format (PDF). 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 Allows you to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 3- Click an item to make a RAID...
...from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to create a JMicron JMB36X RAID driver disk for a 32/64-bit system. 3.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of the user manual. Most user manual files are in... Portable Document Format (PDF). 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 Allows you to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH 3- Click an item to make a RAID...
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...cables. 3. The following menu options will appear. Refer to enter VIA RAID configuration utility. During POST, press to section "3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk" for details. 3.3.1 Installing hard disks The motherboard supports RAID function on Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives...when creating a disk array. Connect a SATA power cable 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 your computer. 2. The RAID BIOS information on the setup screen shown ...
...cables. 3. The following menu options will appear. Refer to enter VIA RAID configuration utility. During POST, press to section "3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk" for details. 3.3.1 Installing hard disks The motherboard supports RAID function on Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives...when creating a disk array. Connect a SATA power cable 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 your computer. 2. The RAID BIOS information on the setup screen shown ...