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Contents 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 3-3 3.2.4 Make disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manuals menu 3-5 3.2.6 ASUS contact information 3-6
Contents 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 3-3 3.2.4 Make disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manuals menu 3-5 3.2.6 ASUS contact information 3-6
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P5V-VM Ultra Specifications Summary BIOS features ASUS special features Manageability Support CD Form factor 4Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo CPU Lock Free CPU Multiplier ASUS MyLogo ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 WOR by PME, WOL by PME, WOR by Ring Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update VCT (Virtual Cable Tester) MicroATX 9.6" x 7.2"VCT (24.5cm x 19.2cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ix
P5V-VM Ultra Specifications Summary BIOS features ASUS special features Manageability Support CD Form factor 4Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo CPU Lock Free CPU Multiplier ASUS MyLogo ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 WOR by PME, WOL by PME, WOR by Ring Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update VCT (Virtual Cable Tester) MicroATX 9.6" x 7.2"VCT (24.5cm x 19.2cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ix
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... support. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Turn on the next page. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. 1.8 Expansion...
... support. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Turn on the next page. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. 1.8 Expansion...
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When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 N/A 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10 ... IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 OnBoard VGA INT A shared -- INT C -- -- -- INT D -- -- -- ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-19 shared -- otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. shared INT B --
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 N/A 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10 ... IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 OnBoard VGA INT A shared -- INT C -- -- -- INT D -- -- -- ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-19 shared -- otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. shared INT B --
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Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the contents of the support... features of your OS documentation for detailed information. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the CD. 3-34 Chapter 3: Software Support
Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the contents of the support... features of your OS documentation for detailed information. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the CD. 3-34 Chapter 3: Software Support
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... driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Realtek Audio Driver Install Realtek Audio driver. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 3-35 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Microsoft AZALIA Audio Hotfix Install Microsoft AZALIA Audio Hotfix. VIA 4 in 1 Drivers Install VIA 4 in 1 drivers. VIA RAID Driver Install VIA RAID driver. The screen display and drivers...
... driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Realtek Audio Driver Install Realtek Audio driver. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 3-35 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Microsoft AZALIA Audio Hotfix Install Microsoft AZALIA Audio Hotfix. VIA 4 in 1 Drivers Install VIA 4 in 1 drivers. VIA RAID Driver Install VIA RAID driver. The screen display and drivers...
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...a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sounds. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Driver The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is for opening, viewing, and printing documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment...174; improves the multimedia features of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer. 3-36 Chapter 3: Software Support ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of your computer so...
...a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sounds. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Driver The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is for opening, viewing, and printing documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment...174; improves the multimedia features of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer. 3-36 Chapter 3: Software Support ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of your computer so...
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3.2.4 Make disk menu The Utilities menu shows you to create a VT8237A 32/64bit RAID driver disk. 3.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of the user manual. Install the Adobe ® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). VIA RAID Driver Allows you to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to make a RAID driver disk. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 3-37
3.2.4 Make disk menu The Utilities menu shows you to create a VT8237A 32/64bit RAID driver disk. 3.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of the user manual. Install the Adobe ® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). VIA RAID Driver Allows you to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to make a RAID driver disk. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 3-37